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Getting breastfeeding on track after a difficult start – the “3 Keeps”

When you have early breastfeeding problems, it can feel as if it’s “all gone wrong” and the dreams you had about feeding your baby are in ruins.  Fortunately, babies are very adaptable and resilient, and so are their mothers!  With time, patience and, if necessary, skilled help, it is almost always … [Read more...] about Getting breastfeeding on track after a difficult start – the “3 Keeps”

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information Tagged With: birth, difficulties, expressing, not enough milk, premature baby, problems, skin-to-skin, sore nipples, supplements (donor milk or formula), three keeps, weight gain

Positioning & Attachment

positioning and attachment: baby latches on

Getting your baby positioned and attached comfortably at the breast is an art—mothers often say it takes a little while for breastfeeding to feel entirely comfortable and natural, even if they’ve breastfed before. In the past girls grew up learning about breastfeeding by watching mothers in their … [Read more...] about Positioning & Attachment

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information Tagged With: attaching, exaggerated latch, laid-back breastfeeding, latch, Positioning and Attachment, positions, rugby hold, sore nipples

Tongue Tie

Are you experiencing pain while breastfeeding, possibly combined with slow weight gain for your baby? While the vast majority of such breastfeeding problems can be resolved by adjusting positioning and attachment, and with good breastfeeding management, occasionally tongue tie might be the cause of … [Read more...] about Tongue Tie

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: ankyloglossia, deep latch, nipples, pain, palate, sore nipples, tongue, tongue tie division, Tongue-tie

Thrush and Breastfeeding

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast-like organisms called Candida albicans or ‘candida’. These organisms like warmth and moisture and are normal inhabitants of the skin, mouth, gut and vagina. Certain conditions encourage them to multiply excessively and this may cause a … [Read more...] about Thrush and Breastfeeding

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: candida, child / maternal health, infection, sore nipples, thrush

Breastfeeding Your Baby – Quick Read

Hold your baby skin-to-skin as soon as they are born. Encourage them to breastfeed as soon as possible. Latching on Get comfortable and relaxed—sit or lie with your back well supported. Keep your breast at its natural level. Bring baby to breast, not breast to baby. Keep baby’s head and … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Your Baby – Quick Read

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information Tagged With: attachment, beginning breastfeeding, blocked duct, colostrum, early days, easy read, engorgement, latch, newborn / beginning breastfeeding, return to work, sore nipples

Nipple Confusion

‘Nipple confusion’, ‘nipple preference’ or ‘flow preference’ is often used to describe a change in a baby’s sucking pattern or their willingness to breastfeed following the introduction of a bottle or dummy. A baby may have difficulty latching or staying on the breast, be fussy or reluctant to … [Read more...] about Nipple Confusion

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: bottles, Crying, dummies, latch, nipple confusion, nipple shields, nursing strike, sore nipples, supplements (donor milk or formula)

Nipple Pain

Breastfeeding is intended to be comfortable and enjoyable—so experiencing painful or sore nipples is a clear sign that something isn’t quite right. The information should help you identify the most likely cause of your discomfort and take steps to resolve it. Whilst there are a number of causes … [Read more...] about Nipple Pain

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: attachment, biting, bleeding, blood, cold, cracked nipples, dermatitis, eczema, hormones, impetigo., infection, latch, moist wound healing, nipples, pain, Positioning and Attachment, psoriasis, pump, raynaud's, sore, sore nipples, teething, thrush, Tongue-tie, white nipple

Mastitis

Blocked milk ducts occur when milk is unable to flow through easily. You may notice your breast is warmer than usual, has a tender spot or a sore lump, and might show redness or darkening depending on your skin tone.   Mastitis (inflammation of  … [Read more...] about Mastitis

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: antibiotics, blebs, blocked ducts, breast abscess, engorgement, infection, mastitis, milk blister, MRSA, pain, probiotic, red, sore, sore nipples

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

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