Ask any breastfeeding mother why she’s chosen to breastfeed. She’ll probably tell you about the benefits to herself, her baby and her family, as well as the joy and satisfaction of meeting her baby’s needs for food, protection and security through breastfeeding. Mothers who give up after a difficult … [Read more...] about Relactation and Induced Lactation
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Working and Breastfeeding
Many mothers work outside the home and continue to breastfeed. LLLGB is here to help with information and support if you are going back to work. I’m going back to work. Do I need to stop breastfeeding? Why is breastfeeding so important? But won’t it be a hassle? What are my options? Choose … [Read more...] about Working and Breastfeeding
Workday Practicalities
Combining motherhood with paid employment is a challenge—but continuing to breastfeed can make it easier. Stopping breastfeeding increases your baby’s risk of illness, and the effort involved in buying, preparing and storing formula can be a major hassle. If you have little choice about returning to … [Read more...] about Workday Practicalities
If You Leave Your Baby
When you and your baby have a satisfying breastfeeding relationship, preparing for any separation can leave you with mixed feelings. This is regardless of whether you’ll be away from your baby for just an hour or two, or longer. You may be concerned about whether your baby will take your expressed … [Read more...] about If You Leave Your Baby
World Breastfeeding Week – A Joint statement
World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2015 Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s make it work! A Joint Statement from La Leche League GB, The Breastfeeding Network, Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, the Lactation Consultants of Great Britain and Maternity Action. This year the World Alliance for … [Read more...] about World Breastfeeding Week – A Joint statement