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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
sympathetic-sounding noises as I trundle off to baby's room again.It was clear what had to change. I knew I had to completely break the association of breastfeeding and sleep, and somehow get my son to go to sleep on his own so that he didn't wake up shocked
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Junk food cravings could be inherited in pregnancy
By Monica Stylli on 15/08/2007 12:06:41
New animal tests show that mothers who eat junk food in pregnancy could pass on their bad habits to their unborn babies.
unclear but scientists and nutritionists are keen to highlight the importance of eating well in pregnancy and during periods of breastfeeding. For useful information on what to eat in pregnancy don’t forget to check out our diet and nutrition section
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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
to the mix, breastfeeding can feel like just another chore. The main source of worry for many new mums is having enough milk to meet their baby’s needs.In the first three to four days after your baby is born, you will produce first milk, known as colostrum
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Babies sniff out their mum's breast milk
By Lara Brunt on 06/10/2011 13:37:25
Research suggests newborns are guided to their food supply by their noses
that these babies may be more reliant on nature’s help to breastfeed simply because their mums are less experienced.Read more...Breastfeeding top tipsStoring breastmilkIs my baby sucking enough milk?
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Is your baby getting enough breast milk?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/01/2009 01:26:14
How to use your baby's health and weight to gauge whether your milk production is on track.
visitor or doctor. Your diet Make sure you keep up your calories (you need about 500 more calories than usual each day if you are breastfeeding), the quality of your diet and drink plenty of water as these will all help maintain a good milk supply.
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When baby's off his milk
By ThinkBaby on 06/02/2009 04:01:38
Breast or formula - there are often times when your baby will go off his feed.
interesting than boring old milk.If you are using formula milk, the packaging will give you a table showing how much, on average, your baby should be drinking each day. It can be as much as 35floz (or about a litre). If you are breastfeeding, you are more
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Nearly half of all UK babies develop colic, says study
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/02/2011 11:37:55
Exclusively breastfed babies, as well as those fed by bottle, found to suffer from colic
When it comes to colic, 40% of mums are sure their baby has suffered or is suffering from the condition, says a recent study. Of the 1,003 UK mums who took part in the study, 26% said the most well known sign of colic was their baby curling his or her legs up to the stomach, and ...
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New Report on Infant Formula Milk Advertising
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/11/2009 01:37:48
A new study outlines clearer guidance for new parents, on infant formula milk advertising
The debate on breast vs bottle feeding is a hot one. Not only because every pregnant woman has to think about how she plans to feed her new baby, but because many people fear that the 'breast is best' message does not always get through. Huge numbers of women in the UK never try ...
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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
Why will I need breastpads?Most women will need to use breastpads for some time after the birth, and some may find that they need to use breastpads ahead of the birth because of breast leakage. If you're breastfeeding then you are likely to find
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Meal times on a budget
By Maria Muennich on 17/01/2007 08:39:02
How to feed your baby well, without breaking the bank
Every parent wants to give their baby the best start in life that they can afford, and while feeding your baby can be a costly affair, happily there are many ways of economising that don't compromise on quality. In fact, when it comes to feeding your baby, cheaper can even be bet...
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