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Five ways to help when breastfeeding doesn’t go as expected

Sometimes breastfeeding doesn’t go as hoped for, or as expected. Some of those mothers, with a little support, guidance and practice, quickly move to a place of comfort and enjoyment and they don’t look back as they overcome challenges. But some don’t. Some of them need incredible determination to … [Read more...] about Five ways to help when breastfeeding doesn’t go as expected

Filed Under: Support, Uncategorised Tagged With: grief, support, weaning

Have I mollycoddled my son for too long?

You don't mollycoddle your child with too much love

My son - who is my second child - recently turned two, and just seems to cry really easily. I try to be patient and give him 'loving guidance' but it seems that as soon as anything happens that he doesn't like, he just bursts into tears. I'm afraid I'm getting a bit sick of this, and I don’t … [Read more...] about Have I mollycoddled my son for too long?

Filed Under: Mum to Mum Tagged With: cuddling, emotions, independence, Mollycoddle, weaning

When Breastfeeding Ends Suddenly

Usually it’s possible to end breastfeeding gradually. However, a mother may find herself in a situation where she needs to stop breastfeeding straight away, for example to start treatment for a serious medical condition such as cancer, or, sadly, if her baby has died. Sudden weaning Stopping … [Read more...] about When Breastfeeding Ends Suddenly

Filed Under: Dealing with Separation, For health professionals, Support Tagged With: illness, medication, mum is unwell, stopping breastfeeding, surgery, weaning

Thinking of Weaning?

Weaning is the process whereby a child learns to take nourishment other than his mother’s milk. It starts when the child is introduced to foods and drinks in addition to breastmilk, and ends when he finally stops nursing. Introducing a baby to the exciting world of food alongside breastfeeding is … [Read more...] about Thinking of Weaning?

Filed Under: Mothering, Toddlers Tagged With: bottles, co-sleeping, cow's milk, cups, extended breastfeeding, naps, night weaning, nighttime, nursing, older babies, pregnancy, separation, sleep, stopping breastfeeding, tandem nursing, toddlers, weaning

Starting Solid Food

Signs of Readiness First Tastes Good First Foods Foods to Offer Later Foods to Avoid Further Reading Breastmilk is the perfect first food Introducing your baby to other foods can be fun. The simplest approach is to continue your usual breastfeeding pattern and let your baby join you at family … [Read more...] about Starting Solid Food

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information Tagged With: baby lead weaning, blw, food, healthy eating, solids, starting solids, weaning

My Baby Won’t Breastfeed

Breastfeeding is normal and natural but some babies don’t get the hang of it straight away. They may struggle and cry, find it difficult to latch on, or simply nurse ineffectively at the breast. It can be upsetting for both of you if your baby won’t nurse. Remember he’s not rejecting you. If your … [Read more...] about My Baby Won’t Breastfeed

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: Crying, low muscle tone, nursing strike, skin-to-skin, stopping, weaning

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