Most babies are keen to feed in the first 90 minutes after they are born especially if they are in skin-to-skin contact with their mum. If your baby is too sleepy to take this first feed or needs medical attention, it's a good idea to ask your healthcare team to show you how to hand express and … [Read more...] about Signs of effective feeding in the early days
breastfeeding
Announcing LLLGB breastfeeding information now available in Welsh
We are excited to announce the launch of LLLGB breastfeeding web-posts and three information sheets in Welsh. Resources in the Welsh language are the culmination of the Welsh New Groups Project, which began in 2012. The project has led to the accreditation of new Leaders and the creation of LLL … [Read more...] about Announcing LLLGB breastfeeding information now available in Welsh
Amazing Milk, Best For Everyone
Breastmilk is amazing. It has everything a growing baby needs in exactly the right amounts and baby can easily digest it all. Research shows that a baby who is not breastfed is more likely to suffer from illnesses and diseases, both as a child and later in life. Can anyone … [Read more...] about Amazing Milk, Best For Everyone
Toddlers and Food
In a world where thinness is sometimes associated with eating disorders and neglect, and obesity with health risks, it’s natural to be concerned about what and how much your child is eating. Mothers often worry that their toddlers don’t eat enough. How toddlers eat Toddlers can be remarkably picky … [Read more...] about Toddlers and Food
Nursing Supplementers
If your baby needs a supplement of expressed breastmilk or formula, a nursing supplementer can give him that extra milk while he is feeding at the breast. Supplementers can help mums have an at-breast relationship with their baby. You can use a supplementer to: Stimulate breastmilk production … [Read more...] about Nursing Supplementers
Birth & Breastfeeding
Whatever your birth options, your active participation is a big help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Making informed choices about where and how you give birth is the first step. Even when medical concerns limit your choices, there may be more options available than your medical team … [Read more...] about Birth & Breastfeeding
Twins
Learning you are pregnant with twins, triplets or more changes your expectations and plans. But your decision to breastfeed doesn’t have to change. Mother’s milk is especially important for multiples, who are often small at birth and need all the health benefits it provides. Breastfeeding also helps … [Read more...] about Twins
Comfortable breastfeeding – easy read
Comfortable positioning and attachment are important for all mothers. You will have time to practice with your baby while your breasts are still soft before your milk increases. The earlier you start, the easier it is. Hold your baby in skin-to-skin contact right after birth -continue this for as … [Read more...] about Comfortable breastfeeding – easy read
Working and Breastfeeding
Many mothers work outside the home and continue to breastfeed. LLLGB is here to help with information and support if you are going back to work. I’m going back to work. Do I need to stop breastfeeding? Why is breastfeeding so important? But won’t it be a hassle? What are my … [Read more...] about Working and Breastfeeding
Caesarean Birth and Breastfeeding
During pregnancy your body is preparing to give birth and your breasts are getting ready to feed your baby. If you go into labour and give birth without intervention, your body releases hormones to help with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding completes the normal, natural cycle of pregnancy, labour and … [Read more...] about Caesarean Birth and Breastfeeding