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Avoiding breastfeeding infections
By Maria Muennich on 19/02/2009 01:53:36
Breastfeeding mums dread getting mastitis, but there is plenty you can do to help avoid the breast infection
from your baby's mouth, and cause infection. Take care of sore or cracked nipples -Because broken skin gives an entry-point to bacteria, it's important that you look after your nipples well. If you do have sore/cracked nipples it's important to keep
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Buyer's guide to feeding bras
By Maria Muennich on 13/05/2009 01:19:34
Your new wobbly weighty wonders require a little more thought when it comes to good wrapping, particularly when they're also providing baby's meals
that after birth your breasts will probably continue to change and you may want to buy a different size of bra later.Support - Your new, weightier breasts will need more support than you have needed before, particularly as you may well experience some pain
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Pregnancy the second time around
By Maria Muennich on 28/09/2009 00:42:20
How will this second pregnancy differ from your first, and what should you be particularly aware of?
When you find out that you are pregnant for the second time you may take the news more calmly, although hopefully no less joyously, than with your first pregnancy. After all, you now have the benefit of experience and know what amazing changes your
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 2nd Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:24:15
What you can expect and what you need to prepare for over these months
resurgence of energy it's time to make the most of it!Thinking ahead By now you're probably growing used to the idea of being a mother and you can start to think about making things ready for after the birth and of course, thinking about what kind of birth
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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?
problems sucking efficiently at the breast, meaning they don't get enough milk and supply decreases accordingly. Meanwhile, some mums may find breastfeeding too painful, particularly if they develop sore and cracked nipples or a case of mastitis. A mum may
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 1st Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:06:19
What to expect and what to plan for in the first trimester
right away, as some procedures will need to be modified for pregnancy or put on hold until after the birth.During this month you may start to notice your body shape changing, with changes to your breasts, your waistbands becoming tighter and perhaps even
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