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What if I can't breastfeed?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2007 01:20:18
There are several reasons why a mum may not want, or be able to breastfeed, and what happens then?
While we constantly hear the refrain that 'breast is best', breastfeeding doesn't work out for everyone. Whether it be due to a maternal medical condition, difficulties with breastfeeding or simply a mum not wanting to breastfeed from the outset
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Should I Breastfeed My Baby?
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2009 01:54:31
When you're pregnant, how to feed your baby is one of the big choices ahead of you. Breastfeeding is great, but honestly, what are the pros and cons?
As we have seen on our pregnancy forums, the issue of whether or not to breastfeed once your baby is born is a very hot topic.In some cases, pregnant women are simply turned off the idea of breastfeeding, or their partners discourage them from
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Longer maternity leave makes women more likely to breastfeed
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2011 15:40:15
Mums who have longer than 6 weeks off when they have a baby are more likely to try breastfeeding and keep it up for longer, finds new study
75% of mums with 13 weeks or longer attempted it. Though the benefits of breastfeeding are well known, many mums do not feel they are able to breastfeed remotely by expressing using a breast pump at the office and storing breast milk
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New mum breastfeeds wrong baby after hospital mix up
By Kimberley Smith on 29/02/2012 10:29:31
Two babies were briefly mixed up and given to the wrong mums after being taken away by nurses to settle
investigated by the NMC.Read more...IVF mix-up baby given backYour ultimate guide to breastfeedingLonger maternity leave makes mums more likely to breastfeed
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Q. I’m planning to breastfeed, will I produce enough milk for my baby?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:33:47
As a new mum, always remember the four R’s: rest, relaxation, re-hydration and re-nourish. Giving birth itself can make even the most energetic of us feel exhausted so when sleepless nights, housework and looking after other siblings are added to the mix, breastfeeding can feel l...
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Getting started with breastfeeding
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 06:19:20
What you need to know to get on the right track
Breastfeeding is a wonderfully intimate time with your baby and offers advantages to both of you, but it make take you a few days or even a couple of weeks before you both settle into it and find it comfortable. If you’ve decided to breastfeed
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Breastfeeding essential buys
By Kimberley Smith on 07/11/2011 16:05:30
Get ready to breastfeed with these essential products to help you get to grips with nursing
We all know breastfeeding is great all round. It helps you bond with your baby, gives her all the nutrition she needs and even helps your body get back to normal after birth.Starting off it can be a bit tricky so we've found the best products to make the whole process easier for ...
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Breastfeeding - your ultimate guide
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 07:56:29
All the info and advice you need to help you breastfeed
Breastfeeding in public: top tipsExpressing breastmilkIs baby getting enough milk?Breastfeeding during pregancyWhen to stop breastfeedingHaving trouble breastfeeding?Overcoming breastfeeding problemsWhat if I can't breastfeed?Nipple trouble: how to cope with nipple
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5 best buys for breastfeeding
By Daniella Delaney on 27/09/2011 16:40:22
Give yourself the confidence to breastfeed with these five best buys that are brilliant at making breastfeeding easier and fun
Mum on the Go Carré d’allaitementThe Carré d’allaitement from Mum on the Go is the most elegant solution to breastfeed in public. Well, it's from a very stylish French brand, so it should be. You can breastfeed your baby on demand, at its own pace
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Breastfeeding after adoption
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/05/2009 00:56:16
In some cases, it can be possible to breastfeed when you have adopted a newborn baby.
If you adopt a newborn baby and you do not have any medical history that might prevent you doing so, it can be possible to breastfeed even when you have not biologically given birth to the child.Somen women manage to breastfeed very successfully
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