What is thrush: ● Thrush is an overgrowth of the yeast organism candida albicans. ● This organism is always present in our bodies but has a tendency to overgrow when we are ill, tired, pregnant or using antibiotics. ● Overgrowth may also happen... read more »
How the baby is born can have an influence on this very first hour… analgesia/assisted/caesarean birth may make the baby somewhat less instinctive in its behaviour, as well as influence the mother’s ability to interact with her baby in the hour after birth... read more »
Safe temperature storage guidelines The following are guidelines from La Leche League International on how to safely store breastmilk at various temperatures:
It’s important to know that exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of baby’s life and in combination with other foods up to the age of 2 years and beyond. During this time, you may choose to express and have a supply of breastmilk always... read more »
Baby's First Feed Read breastfeeding advice and what to expect in the first... read more »
Eating well does not necessarily mean spending lots of time in the kitchen: many nutritious foods are great for snacking, or can be prepared very quickly. You may find it easier to ‘eat to hunger’, choosing foods that keep you feeling energetic! Breastfeeding... read more »
Expressing breastmilk is the act of removing milk from your breast, either by hand or using a manual or electric pump. You may want to express milk if: your breasts feel uncomfortably full you will be spending some time away from your... read more »
The first decision you will make when buying your breast pump is whether to buy a manual breast pump (hand operated) or an electric/battery operated breast pump. You will need to take into consideration how often you will be pumping, how long you will need... read more »
However, this does not mean that you have to stop breastfeeding. You could: request flexible working hours organise child care close to your workplace, so that you can breastfeed during breaks as well as when you are at home express... read more »
Start pumping and freezing your milk, in date labelled containers, about a month before returning to work. This will enable you to stock up, to get used to your pump, and work out how long each pumping session will take. Advise your employer of your intention... read more »
