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Alcohol & breastfeeding (quick read)

Alcohol and breastfeeding: wine glasses on a table

The effects of alcohol on your baby are directly related to the amount you drink. When you drink occasionally the amount of alcohol your baby receives has not been proven to be harmful. Things to consider Do I need to pump and dump? Can alcohol affect milk supply? Do I have to pump and dump … [Read more...] about Alcohol & breastfeeding (quick read)

Filed Under: Special Circumstances Tagged With: alcohol, express, expressed breast milk, pump and dump, safe sleep

Expressed Milk and Airlines

Mothers may be told by an airline that they cannot take expressed breastmilk (EBM) in their hand luggage on a plane. LLLGB is sometimes contacted by mothers this has happened to. Having to unexpectedly discard the milk they have expressed for their child can be very distressing. Can I take … [Read more...] about Expressed Milk and Airlines

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Special Circumstances, Working and Breastfeeding Tagged With: aeroplane, aeroplanes, airline, airlines, EBM, express, expressed breastm milk, expressing. storing milk, plane, planes

Engorged Breasts – avoiding and treating

Engorged breasts are painful. They feel heavy, hard, warm and sensitive —as if they are ready to burst!  As well as being painful, engorgement can lead to other breastfeeding problems if not treated. Being able to recognise engorgement will help you to treat it promptly, … [Read more...] about Engorged Breasts – avoiding and treating

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: blocked ducts, engorgement, express, lumps, mastitis, milk, red, reverse pressure softening, swollen

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