The relationship between yourself and your baby is one which allows both of you to be responsive to each other. Your baby shows you that he/she is getting ready for a feed and your breasts alert you that they are ready to feed baby. Care-givers don’t have... read more »
To help busy mums, Lansinoh has come up with the concept of Pump, Store, Feed and Care to help give mums freedom to feed their nutritious breast milk when you are not around.
Across Lap - Cradle Hold With the across lap - cradle hold breastfeeding position, the baby’s head will rest in the crook of your elbow or on your forearm, with his whole body facing you, and will be supported with the same arm beneath his back and... read more »
Many mothers report nipples to be sore and tender at first. Don’t panic if this happens to you, it is quite a common challenge that mums face, with 80-95% of mums experiencing some degree of nipple soreness. It’s often associated with poor positioning and attachment,... read more »
Symptoms of Mastitis: develop a sore, hard lump in your breast feel unusual warmth in an area of your breast notice redness and soreness in this area experience general lumpiness after feeding feel... read more »
Many mothers visit a friend or somewhere with a mother and baby room for their first outing, but breastfeeding does not mean that you have to keep yourself and your baby hidden away when you breastfeed. You will quickly learn to recognise your baby's feeding... read more »
Whether you're holidaying in the UK or abroad this summer, we've got some helpful tips that'll support your breastfeeding journey while you travel. Our top tips for breastfeeding while travelling... read more »
Just keep persevering and trust that you are giving your baby the best possible food which comes with many health benefits for both him/her and you. And of course, you get to enjoy the magical bonding breastfeeding brings. You will be fascinated with watching... read more »
And when talking about sex, the one thing that can’t be missing is contraception. This may be the furthest thing from your mind after just giving birth, but many unplanned pregnancies happen in the first few months after childbirth, so better to be prepared if... read more »
Below is a list of immunisations given in the UK up to the age of 4 years, at what stage they should be administered and what the vaccine protects against: 2 months 5-in-1 vaccine, also known as the DTaP/IPV/Hib is a single injection to the... read more »
