Failure to Thrive (FTT) What to do if your baby is not gaining enough weight. This problem can otherwise be termed as failure to thrive (FTT) and can be a sign of poor health, requiring immediate intervention as it can in the very worst case scenario, result in serious problems such as a decrease in … Read more…
How Can I Ease My Engorged Breasts? Engorgement is just as the word suggests – too much, a copious amount. It is a mixture of fluid retention, increased blood flow and milk hanging around too long in the breasts (stasis). Lets first be clear that breast engorgement is quite common. Most women will suffer some … Read more…
How can I avoid breast and nipple pain? There are a number of reasons why your breasts and / or nipples can become uncomfortable whilst you are feeding, with the most common being sore nipples as you get breastfeeding established. It causes a great deal of anxiety for mothers, but once resolved feeding is usually … Read more…
What are the best breastfeeding bras? Your breasts change in size and firmness during your life and it is particularly noticeable around pregnancy and after birth. Nursing bras like any other piece of lingerie (yes it is lingerie) are very personal to you and must suit your individual style and needs. A good fitting … Read more…
Unicef recently reported that Britain has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Western Europe. Quite a staggering statistic you may think, however the practicalities of breastfeeding your baby can be a little daunting in a country where few of us have significant help in the home (if any) and often do not live near … Read more…