If a breastfeeding mother is summonsed to take part in jury service, she can ask for this to be deferred. See our article Breastfeeding and Jury Service However, sometimes a breastfeeding mother is summonsed as a witness in a court case, either because she has previously provided evidence in a … [Read more...] about When a Breastfeeding Mother is called as a Court Witness
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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
Breastmilk has everything a growing baby needs in exactly the right amounts and is easy to digest. Research shows that a baby who is not breastfed is more likely to suffer from health problems, both as a child and throughout adulthood. Can anyone breastfeed? Breastfeeding is the normal, … [Read more...] about Amazing Milk
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 … [Read more...] about Nursing Supplementers
Comfortable breastfeeding – quick 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 – quick 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 options? Choose … [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
Beginning Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is normal and natural but it may take you and your baby time to learn. Milk production speeds up (your body makes more milk faster) if you nurse or pump more frequently. The emptier the breast, the faster your body works to replace the milk that was taken out. Milk is being produced at … [Read more...] about Beginning Breastfeeding
Adjusting to Motherhood
Some mothers find their experience of having a baby is very different from the vision of motherhood we see so much of the time. Having challenges, even feeling overwhelmed, is a normal experience. An emotional time Get to know and enjoy your baby What about household responsibilities and older … [Read more...] about Adjusting to Motherhood
Special handbound edition of Musings on Mothering available NOW!
For your chance to win this exclusive, beautiful book place your bids now. With the great help of Barb Sheppard, a long-term supporter of LLLGB, Teika Bellamy, a Leader based in Nottingham, has put together an Ebay auction of a unique handbound hardback copy of Musings on Mothering. This book … [Read more...] about Special handbound edition of Musings on Mothering available NOW!