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Too much breastmilk?
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/04/2009 00:51:16
Whilst producing enough milk can be a headache, it's not fun if you're carrying around too much either. Here are some tips.
Whilst producing enough milk can be a headache, it's not fun if you're carrying around too much either. Your boobs feel heavy and itchy as the skin is stretched, and you might find you're leaking much more easily, which is uncomfortable when you
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Foods you shouldn't give your baby at 7-9 months
By Clare Firth on 06/10/2012 13:13:12
Which cheese is OK for your baby? Is it OK to give her eggs or cow's milk? We have the answers
Your baby is starting to explore and enjoy new foods, but watch out for the following, which are not recommended for babies at this stage, no matter how good an eater your little one is.Cow’s milkFull-fat cow’s milk is safe to use in cooking
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Weaning signs: is your baby ready?
By Clare Firth on 01/10/2012 11:10:59
From waking at night to stealing food from your plate, we explain the signs that your baby is ready to move on from milk
the fiction when it comes to working out if your baby is ready to wean.Fact: Your baby is at least four months old, but no older than six monthsBefore four months, your baby’s digestive system is too immature to cope with solids. Beyond six months, milk alone
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What is the let-down reflex?
By ThinkBaby on 07/05/2005 15:23:33
How milk release is stimulated
When your baby stimulates your nipple by sucking she triggers the automatic reflex that makes milk available in your breasts, the let-down reflex. The stimulation sends a message to the pituitary gland to release oxytocin. This hormone not only
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Drinks for your baby at 10-12 months
By Clare Firth on 29/11/2010 05:08:43
Your baby still needs around a pint of milk a day. We explain how to keep this in her diet and how much water she should be drinking
MilkBetween the ages of 10 to 12 months, your baby will probably gradually drop her daytime milk feeds, replacing them with snacks. Typically, she’ll be down to an 8oz bottle both morning and evening, with maybe one more in between. Breastfed babies
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Guide for working mums and mums-to-be
By Kimberley Smith on 08/09/2010 17:43:54
Want to know more about working during pregnancy, maternity leave, maternity entitlement, childcare, returning to work, expressing milk and being a working mum? Phew! Well, start here...
need to consider practical information about your legal rights and we have some top tips for returning to work after maternity leaveFeeding from afar - expressing & storing breast milk and helpful feeding productsIf you'd like to keep feeding your baby
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Overcoming breastfeeding problems
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/04/2008 02:10:12
Too little milk, too much milk, cracked nipples... tips, support and advice on improving your breastfeeding experience.
around, I still got sore nipples for the first few weeks. So don't think you have failed, but do try to overcome the issues before admitting defeat.Mastitis With the changing flow and demand of your new milk production, it's easy to get sore boobs
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Lily Allen shares her breastfeeding woes
By Kimberley Smith on 11/01/2012 10:17:52
New mum Lily Allen talks leaks and breast milk aiming on Twitter
pads and started leaking all over myself at the #Wolsley. oh and I wiped out in the street earlier #glam,” the retired pop star wrote.Lily got into a Twitter discussion with outspoken Times columnist Caitlin Moran who asked, “What's your milk
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Women encouraged to continue breastfeeding from the office
By Kimberley Smith on 29/11/2010 15:22:49
Government asks employers to provide facilities for their breastfeeding mums to feed their babies or express milk at work
The Government has announced that employers should be expected to provide facilities for breastfeeding mums in their workforce. Measures would include providing private areas where mums could breastfeed or express milk and storage facilities
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Know-how: Preparing bottles for feeds
By Maria Muennich on 21/10/2007 01:52:07
Milk can breed nasty germs, so it's important you prepare bottles properly to minimise the risk of infection for your baby
warmers. Because your young baby's digestive system is very susceptible to bacteria and because milk bottles provide an ideal breeding ground for some rather nasty germs, it is important that you prepare your baby's bottles with a good deal of care
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