Today I collected a drawing from a framers in Bristol. A 7 by 9 foot charcoal and watercolour piece detailing all the currently known components of human milk, and explaining some of them. It started when a friend suggested I get involved in helping with the organisation of an event running tomorrow, May 7th, at …
Have you heard of the virgin gut? If you have, you either dismissed it as too pretentious, or if you’re like me, it became the bane of your life (at least for the first 6 months of parenthood). There is no middle ground in VirginGutVille. If you’re wondering how a gut could be a virgin …
Breastfeeding Over 70% of all Mothers with newborns in the U.S., currently breastfeed their babies, and that percentage is growing – and for good reason. There is a tremendous amount of evidence that Breastfeeding improves immune function in infants. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2011 report, compared with Breastfed infants, babies who drink formula …
Breastfeeding is meant to be a comfortable and pleasant experience. During the first week or two, however, many Mothers notice nipple tenderness. This may be related to normal postpartum skin changes, or to inexperience with latching on. Tenderness of this kind soon disappears. In the meantime, USP modified, 100% purified lanolin such as Lansinoh™, Medela’s …
Breast fullness is a normal part of Lactation which nearly all women experience when their mature milk “comes in,” 2–5 days after birth. (Note: The First Milk – Colostrum is milk, so the term “milk comes in” is a bit of a misnomer.) This feeling of fullness, which may be accompanied by a feeling of …
So much of the battle over infant feeding plays out over breast versus bottle that there’s precious little time left to focus on another area marked by its own share of controversy: Do you feed baby on demand or on schedule? It may depend on whose needs are being prioritized — Baby’s or Mom’s. New …
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What if babies were born knowing how to breastfeed? While that’s a new idea to most of us, it does make sense. Other newborn mammals know how to find and attach to their Mother’s nipples, following inborn instincts in response to physical cues they receive from contact with the Mother’s body. Ever since the exciting …
Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications that can help to increase breastmilk supply. The use of a galactagogue requires consultation with a Lactation Consultant and/or Health Care Provider. At least 95% of Mothers are able to produce more than enough milk for their baby(ies) i.e. twins, especially when accurate support and information is obtained. The …
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One of the most common reasons Mothers give for weaning, is that they feel they do not have enough milk for their baby. Here are some ideas to help you work out whether your milk-supply actually is low, and some suggestions that will help you make more milk, if it is low! Your baby’s needs …
This IBCLC does a great job explaining the deep, off-center or “asymmetrical” latch! *Homeopathy is safe and effective while Breastfeeding. Please see also: www.classichomeopath.com www.lactation-911.com/homeopathy-and-breastfeeding/
