Author

Philippa Pearson-Glaze IBCLC

Philippa Pearson-Glaze is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in private practice in the West Midlands, UK, and is the owner and editor of Breastfeeding.Support. Philippa was Managing Editor of Leader Today, La Leche League International’s Leader magazine for seven years (2015-2022) and a Professional Liaison Leader for La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) supporting La Leche League Leaders with complex medical queries for nine years (2015-2024). For more information see the About Page.

Ages & Stages, Problems

June 30, 2014

The Fussy Breastfed Baby

After a few weeks or months, breastfeeding has often settled into an easy rhythm. But what if you’re still dealing with a fussy breastfed baby…
Problems, Special Circumstances

June 30, 2014

Negative Feelings: D-MER and Aversion

Some breastfeeding women feel negative emotions such as sadness, depressed mood, anxiety, irritability or anger just before their milk lets down or as it starts to…
Problems, Sleep

June 30, 2014

Breastfeeding and Depression

Postnatal depression (PND) or postpartum depression (PPD) are the names given to depression—feelings of sadness and low mood—that can sometimes follow childbirth. Depressed mothers are…
Breastfeeding Tips

June 30, 2014

Why Hire an IBCLC?

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy so if problems arise, who can you call? The first point of contact for breastfeeding help is often a midwife, health…
Medications, Problems

June 28, 2014

Treatments for Sore Nipples

Breastfeeding isn’t supposed to be painful but there are a number of reasons why it can hurt sometimes. The most likely reason is when a…
Increasing your milk

June 28, 2014

What is Breast Compression?

Breast compression is a way of gently squeezing the breast during a breastfeed to put pressure on the milk glands causing them to release more…
Increasing your milk, Pumping

June 28, 2014

How to Increase Milk Supply When Pumping

How often should a mother pump to build up her milk supply and how long for? When is the best time to pump when she…
Pumping

June 28, 2014

Do I Need a Breast Pump?

When breastfeeding is going well and if you don’t plan on being parted from your baby, a breast pump is not an essential purchase. Sometimes…
Breastfeeding Tips, Latching & Attaching

June 28, 2014

Breastfeeding Videos

Breastfeeding is usually most comfortable when a baby is able to get a big mouthful of breast tissue as well as the nipple (a deep…
Reviews

June 28, 2014

What Every Parent Needs to Know

Book review of What Every Parent Needs to Know: The incredible effects of love, nurture and play on your child’s development, 2007 by Margot Sunderland…