We asked mothers for their experiences of breastfeeding more than one baby at a time Morna - Nursing my toddlers through each new pregnancy felt completely natural to me. I had decided from early on that each child would let me know when they were ready to end our breastfeeding relationship. … [Read more...] about Mothers on …tandem nursing
Pope Francis repeats his encouragement for breastfeeding
At an annual ceremony commemorating the baptism of Jesus, Pope Francis re-iterated his support for breastfeeding women and told them to ‘breastfeed without fear’ in the Sistine Chapel. The Pontiff told women they should feel free to breastfeed in the church and reportedly said “The ceremony is a … [Read more...] about Pope Francis repeats his encouragement for breastfeeding
Mothers on ….breastfeeding and C-section
We asked mothers how their C-section affected their start to breastfeeding Catriana I remember skipping over the section on breastfeeding after a C-section in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding thinking it wouldn't apply to me but I'm glad I knew where to look when it did. My son was fairly sleepy … [Read more...] about Mothers on ….breastfeeding and C-section
Dear Mama
Dear Mama, I’m coming soon, to be with you, and there are some things I wish you knew, about feeding me, and how we can be together. I come hard-wired to feed, and usually, you won’t need to do very much but follow my cues, you’ll need to learn those, watch and see my rose-budded lips … [Read more...] about Dear Mama
Finding the right support
My second child has recently turned one and I find myself once again breastfeeding a wriggling, giggling, distractible toddler. I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding for the best part of four years, which is incredible when I think how hard it was to establish breastfeeding with my … [Read more...] about Finding the right support
My breastfeeding journey
I never for a moment doubted that I would breastfeed, it had never even crossed my mind that I might not be able to breastfeed; unless you count the times I imagined what would happen if I died or became hospitalised and wasn’t allowed access to my baby. During pregnancy, I couldn’t really think … [Read more...] about My breastfeeding journey
Breastfeeding and Dental Health
From the early days with your newborn, breastfeeding often becomes a very important and comfortable part of your relationship with your child. As well as continuing to provide important nutrients and protection against ill health, it’s a wonderful way to continue to connect with and comfort your … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Dental Health
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action: Support for breastfeeding mothers on World AIDS Day
In a statement released for World AIDS Day on December 1, WABA has drawn attention to the need to promote, protect and support breastfeeding for HIV-exposed babies. Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary … [Read more...] about World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action: Support for breastfeeding mothers on World AIDS Day
Breastfeeding Matters Nov/Dec 2016 #216
Here is the Nov/Dec 2016 edition of Breastfeeding Matters. We hope you enjoy it! If you are reading this and are not a member of LLLGB, but would like to receive our magazine regularly, here is our membership page. … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Matters Nov/Dec 2016 #216
UN Experts call for more support and protection for breastfeeding
Today, 22 November 2016, United Nations experts have released a powerful statement which makes it clear that breastfeeding is a human rights issue for babies and mothers and should be protected and promoted for the benefit of both. The Statement says that children have the right to the highest … [Read more...] about UN Experts call for more support and protection for breastfeeding