Diet for a healthy breastfeeding mum - Part 1
What should I eat when I'm breastfeeding? You don't need to eat any special or different foods while you're breastfeeding. However, you should try to follow a healthy, balanced diet, which...
What should I eat when I'm breastfeeding? You don't need to eat any special or different foods while you're breastfeeding. However, you should try to follow a healthy, balanced diet, which...
Yes. Your baby may just prefer to snack. He may breastfeed for a minute or two, take a break, and then go back for a bit more. Some babies do feed regularly and predictably, but most don't, especially...
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...