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Philippa Pearson-Glaze IBCLC
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Coffee, Caffeine and Breastfeeding
Coffee contains caffeine which is a central nervous system stimulant. Most breastfed babies will not be affected by their mother drinking a few cups of…
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Iron in Breast Milk
Breast milk is a complete food containing everything a baby needs for around the first six months of life. Although levels of iron in breast…
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Latching Tips
The way a baby attaches to the breast (latches) is important. If a baby has only got the nipple in his mouth, without a good…
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Breastfeeding Positions for Newborns
As long as breastfeeding feels comfortable and your baby is getting plenty of breast milk, it doesn’t matter which position you prefer to use. This article describes…
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High Muscle Tone
If a baby has high muscle tone (hypertonia) you may notice he seems to arch his back and hold himself very stiffly. A baby with…
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Causes of Sore Nipples
There are several possible causes of sore nipples when a mother is breastfeeding. The most common reason is a baby who is not latched (attached)…
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Thrush on Nipples
Thrush is a common name for a yeast infection (single celled fungus) caused by an overgrowth of Candida species such as Candida albicans. Candida usually…
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Mammary Constriction Syndrome
Mammary constriction syndrome (MCS) describes a type of deep breast pain during breastfeeding that can be resolved with pectoral muscle massage and stretching. The pain…
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Nipple Vasospasm and Breastfeeding
A vasospasm is a sudden narrowing (or constriction) of blood vessels. If the blood vessels in the nipple have a vasospasm this can cause nipple…
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Fasting For Surgery
Why fast before surgery? Fasting for surgery refers to not eating or drinking for several hours before having a general anaesthetic for a surgical procedure. The reason for fasting…