Is it true that stress can cause breastmilk to dry up?
Stress won't reduce your milk supply. However, if you're feeling very stressed and it's interfering with how often you're feeding your baby, this may temporarily reduce your supply. Having...
Stress won't reduce your milk supply. However, if you're feeling very stressed and it's interfering with how often you're feeding your baby, this may temporarily reduce your supply. Having...
Should I carry on breastfeeding? Yes, carry on breastfeeding. Your breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby during her first six months and beyond. Breastmilk provides a balance of protein, fats...
What are toxins? Toxins are poisonous chemicals in the environment. That may sound worrying, but in fact, the toxins we encounter in every-day life are at such low levels they are unlikely...
No. If your baby has only breastmilk, he doesn't need to drink water as well. If you replace nourishing milk with water, he'll miss out on essential nutrients. It may also upset his feeding habits. Breastmilk...
It may be time-consuming for you, but it sounds as though you’re spending just as long breastfeeding as your baby needs. Babies can take as much as an hour to finish a feed or as little as five...
I find it easier to feed on one side. Is this normal? Yes. Many mums find it easier to latch their baby onto one breast than the other. You may have a preferred side for holding your baby when you are...
How can I stop my baby biting? You can try various tactics to stop your baby biting. The approach you take will depend on your baby's age, and his level of understanding. Your baby's newly...
Should I stop breastfeeding now my baby has teeth? There’s no reason to. Breastfeeding when your baby has teeth is perfectly natural. Babies’ first teeth usually come through at about six...
Many mums worry that their breastmilk isn't enough for their baby. It's one of the most common reasons why mums give up breastfeeding, or give their babies formula milk as well as breastmilk (mixed...
What can I do to help my baby? A breastfeeding strike can challenge even the most dedicated breastfeeding mum. While you're racking your brains to work out what's gone wrong, you may even feel...
Why do babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed? Reasons why your baby may not want to breastfeed include: - She finds it difficult to latch on properly and can't get a good enough mouthful...
What causes a low milk supply? Your breasts produce milk to match your baby's demands. The more he feeds, the more milk you’ll produce. So if your supply does dip temporarily, there has to...