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Colic and Breastfeeding
Colic is the name given for unexplained persistent crying in an otherwise healthy baby. Time limits on the crying—such as crying for more than three…
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When Baby Won’t Take a Bottle
Breastfeeding is not just a way of feeding a baby calories. Breastfeeding provides comfort between feeds, a way to fall asleep, and a regular connection…
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What is a Fast Let-Down?
When a baby starts to suckle, a reflex involving nerves and hormones (a neurohormonal reflex) releases milk from the breast. This reflex is known as…
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Lip-Tie and Breastfeeding
Put “lip-tie” into your search engine and you will get plenty of websites claiming it is the cause of breastfeeding difficulties or fussy behaviour. However,…
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Pacifier, Dummy or Soother—Yes or No?
Pacifiers, also known as dummies or soothers, are often used to calm, pacify or soothe a fussy baby. Babies love to suck for comfort and…
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Expressing Colostrum Antenatally
Small volumes of colostrum (the first breast milk) are usually enough for most newborn babies until their mothers’ milk arrives in larger volume on the…
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Breastfeeding With Inverted Nipples and Flat Nipples
Nipples (and breasts) come in all shapes and sizes and not always in matching pairs. Not all nipples protrude like half a cherry on a…
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Are There Any Disadvantages of Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is convenient, provides complete nourishment, is a great mothering tool and has health advantages for both mother and baby. But are there any disadvantages?…
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No Breast Milk After Delivery
Colostrum—the first breast milk—is low in volume but rich in immune factors. Colostrum begins to be made in the breasts a long time before your…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Breastfeeding
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is quite a common hormonal disorder affecting fertility and general health potentially affecting 2.2–26% of women depending on the criteria used.…