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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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Buyer's guide to breastpads
By Maria Muennich on 11/09/2008 09:28:43
Even if you don't plan to breastfeed your newborn, you'll probably need to use breastpads for a while and maybe even before the birth
lot from person to person in terms of comfort, fit and meeting your absorbency needs. Getting the right breastpad for you can make a material difference to your experience of breastfeeding and so help you breastfeed for longer.Disposables or reusables
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Breastfeeding in public: top tips
By Maria Muennich on 22/07/2008 03:04:10
Being able to feed when out and about is important to successful breastfeeding, so how can you make it easier on yourself?
Once you've made the decision to breastfeed your baby, whether or not you feel able to breastfeed in public can make an enormous difference to your quality of life. Let's face it, it can be daunting enough as it is to get out and about with a new
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33 weeks pregnant - seven weeks left
By Maria Muennich on 27/08/2008 00:57:55
49 days to go until your due date and you're probably feeling a little cramped in there
and bottle feeding to get you started. Many mums who would prefer to breastfeed find themselves giving up in the first few days or weeks, usually because the experience turns out to be not as easy as they had envisioned. While the evidence that it's better
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Sleep training real experiences: Part one
By Maria Muennich on 18/10/2007 13:27:24
It can be exhausting if your baby starts to rely on the breast to fall or stay asleep, here's how one mum tries to break the habit
Sleep training experiences: part one Sleep training theories can often sound deceptively easy, but how to real mums get on with adapting them to their own needs? In our first installment Maria tries to break the feeding to sleep habit
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Alcohol while breastfeeding
By Maria Muennich on 27/04/2007 09:05:46
Must you be t-total or is an occasional glass of wine or beer ok? Just how abstemious do you need to be?
breastfeeding your baby if you feel still any effects of alcohol even after this time. Remember that even small amounts of alcohol can cloud your judgement and weaken your resolve not to breastfeed should your baby wake up unexpectedly. If you find this happens
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Breastfeeding: Five top tips
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2010 08:19:30
We reveal the five most useful things to know when you're breastfeeding
that you do, or don't do, can affect the quality, quantity, digestibility and taste of your milk. To breastfeed successfully it helps to be very tuned in to how your diet and behaviour can affect your milk supply and your baby's digestion. Most mums
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Tips for saving money with a new baby
By Maria Muennich on 24/09/2009 00:02:10
A new baby can be a huge expense, but it needn't necessarily be so...
involved, but others may be dying to be asked.Breastfeed your baby - There's always plenty of comment made about the health benefits to your baby of breastfeeding, but it's also a lot cheaper than formula feeding and one of the easiest ways to save money
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Breastfeeding twins: Where to start
By Maria Muennich on 18/03/2008 14:17:55
Breastfeeding twins can be a daunting prospect, but while it takes more commitment and time than feeding one baby, it can be done. Here's how to get off on the right track
breastfeeding helpline on: Tel. 0870 444 8708Tips for successful twin feeding 1. Inform and prepare yourselfIf you want to breastfeed twins successfully it helps to inform yourself well in advance about what breastfeeding entails, what the challenges may be
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Writing your birth plan
By Maria Muennich on 01/05/2005 07:47:14
When to write it and what to include
for the actual birth and moments immediately afterwards? For example touching the baby’s head as it emerges, having the baby placed on your tummy straight after birth, having your partner cut the umbilical chord.Feeding - Do you plan to breastfeed and if so
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