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When a Breastfeeding Mother is called as a Court Witness

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

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Special Circumstances Tagged With: breastfeeding, court witness, separation

Signs of effective feeding in the early days

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

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information Tagged With: breastfeeding, cluster feeding, feeding cues, newborn

Announcing LLLGB breastfeeding information now available in Welsh

Mum holding very happy baby

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

Filed Under: about LLL, News & Research Tagged With: breastfeeding, oak foundation, wales

Amazing Milk, Best For Everyone

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, Best For Everyone

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information Tagged With: amazing milk, breastfeeding, breastmilk, colostrum

Toddlers and Food

Toddler in high chair enjoying messy 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

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Toddlers Tagged With: breastfeeding, eating, enough, food, growth, Night waking, obesity, solids, toddlers

Nursing Supplementers

Baby at-breast using SNS

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

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Milk Supply Issues Tagged With: bottle system, breastfeeding, disposable bag system, expressing, homemade system, IGT, low supply, nursing supplementer, sns, supply, tube, tubing

Birth & Breastfeeding

Newborn a few hours old at the breast

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 … [Read more...] about Birth & Breastfeeding

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding Tagged With: antenatal, birth, breastfeeding, c-cection, caesareans, induction, interventions, labour, oxytocin, pregnancy

Twins

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. Breastmilk 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

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: babies, breastfeeding, coping, mothering multiples, multiples, premature, skin-to-skin, triplets, twins

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

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information Tagged With: attachment, biological nurturing, breastfeeding, comfortable, help, latch, latching on, nipple, pain, position, Positioning and Attachment, s2s, skin-to-skin, sore nipples, support

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

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