Breastfeeding for autistic women & parents The Positives Communication differences Support for breastfeeding women & parents Sensory differences Key things to be mindful of when supporting an autistic person to breastfeed Breastfeeding an autistic child Sensory … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Autism
child / maternal health
Thrush and Breastfeeding
There are many causes of nipple and breast pain. Nipple thrush is one possible cause, although it is often wrongly or over-diagnosed before other possibilities have been investigated. A skilled breastfeeding supporter can help you rule out other possible causes before a thrush diagnosis is … [Read more...] about Thrush and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding & contact cases
Contact (custody) cases are often a balancing act. An English or Welsh Court will primarily have regard to the overriding objective in all England and Wales family law cases, which is: “what is in the best interests of the child”. This includes consideration of a list of factors including the baby … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding & contact cases
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 … [Read more...] about Amazing Milk
Diabetes and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the normal and natural way to feed and nurture a baby. If you have diabetes you may be concerned about whether you can breastfeed. The answer is yes. All mothers experience metabolic and hormonal changes after giving birth. A mother with diabetes who breastfeeds has an advantage … [Read more...] about Diabetes and Breastfeeding
Smoking & Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is still the best choice you can make, even if you can’t stop smoking. Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits for mothers and babies. For babies, it reduces their risk of diabetes, certain cancers, respiratory infections, diarrhoea, and many other health … [Read more...] about Smoking & Breastfeeding