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How milk production works

Mothers have successfully fed their children for thousands of years of human history without understanding how it works. It’s a bit like driving a car – as long as it’s working well, you don’t need to know what is going on under the bonnet! If you are having breastfeeding problems, such as low … [Read more...] about How milk production works

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Expressing and Storing Breastmilk Tagged With: birth, expressing, not enough milk, too much milk, weight gain

I think my baby’s got colic

When a baby cries for a long time without any obvious cause parents are often told their infant has colic. This is a “catchall” description for when a baby cries incessantly for around three hours a day and cannot be comforted. The crying generally happens in the afternoon or evenings. It often … [Read more...] about I think my baby’s got colic

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information Tagged With: allergies / food intolerances, colic, reflux, too much milk

What’s in a nappy?

As new parents, we suddenly find ourselves examining our babies' poo more closely than we could ever have imagined. We pay attention to the colour, quantity, texture and smell, and notice the slightest changes. We then go to the internet looking for answers and fear the worst. There are many … [Read more...] about What’s in a nappy?

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: allergies / food intolerances, nappies, newborn / beginning breastfeeding, not enough milk, too much milk, weight gain

Too Much Milk and Oversupply

While it’s good to have plenty of milk, some mothers produce more milk than their babies need. This is commonly called oversupply and can be very challenging. Some babies cope very well with a generous milk supply; however, some babies, whilst appearing to thrive, will be unhappy and … [Read more...] about Too Much Milk and Oversupply

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Milk Supply Issues Tagged With: allergy, breast compression, burping, colic, Crying, engorgement, forceful let down, frothy poo, green poo, leaking, let down reflex, mastitis, milk production, overactive let down, oversupply, reduce milk, reduce milk supply, reflux, switch nursing, too much milk, weight gain, wind

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