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Registered nurse (general, psychiatric & community nursing), a registered midwife, Certified Lactation Consultant and Mother of two.
Treating Breast Oedema: A Guide for Breastfeeding Mothers
What Is Breast Oedema? Breast oedema is swelling caused by excess fluid in the breast tissue. It often happens in the early days after birth but can also occur later during breastfeeding. Unlike engorgement (which is mainly caused by milk...
The fussy breastfeeding baby
To figure out the cause it’s helpful to pay attention to when the fussy behavior happens, both during breastfeeding sessions and during the day. During breastfeeding sessions: ✔️. If baby is fussy right when your milk is letting down (or...
Benefits of skin on skin contact with your baby
Research has shown that being put skin-to-skin with the mother in the first hour after birth have distinct short- and long-term advantages for the baby’s physically and emotional development. Other advantages include: • The baby cries less• The...
How to breastfeed a fussy baby
Ensure a good position and latch Tummy to mommyHe should not have to turn his head to nurse.Once he has opened wide– pull him in real close (chin and nose should touchyour breast)You can pump a few minutes before the feed - This will elicit...