Sometimes, owning just 1 breast pump isn’t ideal. A superb electric machine may be fabulous at home, but if you suddenly have to pump when on a day out it most certainly will not be your go-to pump. I have just given birth to our 4th baby, and if breastfeeding and pumping over the years …
2 weeks ago I started my 4th breastfeeding journey. Luckily I am a very experienced breast feeder and I have had many different breast pumps over the years. This week, I decided to try out the MAM Manual Breast Pump. When visiting The Baby Show earlier this year, I made my way to the MAM …
Today breastfeeding is all over the news. The Guardian Newspaper has the Headline ‘UK Attitudes To Breastfeeding Must Change, Experts say’. Well No-Shit Sherlock, we all know that. Whenever breastfeeding comes up in the media, and becomes a hot topic, I tend to shut off and back away. I don’t want to hear it. It …
As a breastfeeding mum, I know I have to rely on a quality breast pump to express milk for times that I am away from my 7 month old baby, Ivy. When I am out of the house without my baby, my husband gets to feed Ivy. I need a pump that is comfortable, effectively …
I was nervous about starting my vegan challenge as a breastfeeding mum 30 days ago. I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to find all of the essential vitamins and minerals that my body would need to create a good quality, satisfying milk. I quickly learnt however, that with a good varied diet including …
It’s National Breastfeeding week and I decided to tell you all why I breastfeed. Are you ready for the answer? Because I’m lazy. There I said it. I can’t be bothered to faff around with bottles and formula. I can’t be bothered to get out of bed at 1 am , 3am , 6am. I’m …
A WINNING GOAL FOR LIFE! From the 1st-7th of August, the BosomMammas of the world unite to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Same dates, every year. Its a time for us to reflect and remember those wonderful nursing moments past and present, let the world know that breastfeeding is normal, and it should never be hidden. …
Christmas can be a stressful time for new mums especially when they’re learning the ropes when it comes to breastfeeding and having a house full can be tricky at the best of times. Katie Hilton, Health Professional Associate at Lansinoh, qualified midwife and health visitor knows all too well the common fears and frustrations that …
1st August – 7th August This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme is Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers. One of the key objectives is to draw attention to the importance of peer support in helping mothers to establish and sustain breastfeeding*. What do mums say? NEW consumer statistics* from Lansinoh, breastfeeding experts, have highlighting the need …
I though I should write a little post praising the wonderful work that folks at Lansinoh do. Lansinoh have been known for the last 25 years for developing an innovative range of breastfeeding products. As natural as breastfeeding is, some mothers do need help. Lansinoh support mothers through their breastfeeding journeys, and keep us all …
For the letter M, I have written this short, and hopefully slightly informative blog about Montgomery’s Tubercles. When you are pregnant, the your nipples change… a lot! you may notice that the nipples darken, get bigger and sprout weird little bumps over the areola. These ‘spots’ are called Montgomery Tubercles. To keep your nipples supple and moisturised …
Funniest Advert I have seen in a while!!
1- Getting a good latch. Your baby must be latched on correctly with a large mouthful of breast. You should see more of the dark skin of your nipple above baby’s top lip than below. And your nipple should be pointed to the roof of baby’s mouth. And remember to bring baby to your breast, …
I always knew, before I even got pregnant, that I wanted to breastfeed. My sisters were breastfed and my mum always made it look easy-peasy. Once I had my baby, and started breastfeeding myself, all these horrific stories from the family women have come out. Stories of engorgement, mastitis, cracked nipples… and even the jealousy …
