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Shetland mothers offered extra help help with breastfeeding

Natural Nursery — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:57:57 +0000

New mothers in Shetland will soon be able to benefit from breastfeeding support thanks to a new initiative from the Breastfeeding Network (BfN) in conjunction with NHS Shetland.

The BfN is a UK-wide charity which runs breastfeeding drop-in centres across the country and a national helpline, and offers mother-to-mother support before and after birth.

It is joining forces with NHS Shetland to train volunteers to give support and advice to new mothers in the isles.

Tutor Mary Kennedy will be in Shetland soon to recruit volunteers. She has trained helpers in Midlothian and Dunoon where she works for NHS Highland as a health visitor.

She said:“Mothers may be thinking about breastfeeding and want a bit of help to make up their minds. Coming to one of our drop-in groups, while they are pregnant, can help them see what it is really like and they get the chance to ask other mums the big questions that have been bothering them.”

For your breastfeeding aids don’t forget to look on The Natural Nursery website.

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Breastfed Mummies are More Likely to Breastfeed Their Baby

Natural Nursery — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:33:07 +0000

A new study conducted Wilkinet has shown that mothers who were breastfed themselves as a baby are more than twice as likely to breastfeed their own babies.

Another key influence seems to be the use of a baby carrier or baby sling: the study showed that 51% of mothers who carried their baby, breastfed exclusively.

You can read more about this study on our website – http://www.naturalnursery.co.uk/Babies-born-in-2010-can-thank-Grandma-for-being-Breastfed-16-w.asp

We would love to hear from mothers who found that using a baby sling helped them to breastfeed – you can post a comment here or email us at info@naturalnursery.co.uk.

We will pop a little thank you in the post to the most inspiring story next week.

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Look Where I am Featured!

Natural Nursery — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:27:14 +0000

I am very excited to be featured as a Mumpreneur on the Family Friendly Working site. It is such an honour to have been choosen, thank you Caroline and Antonia.

You can learn all about how we first set up and the inspiration behind our pro-breastfeeding stance here at The Natural Nursery.

And don’t forget, our special discount code for Breastfeeding Awareness Week – BAW2010 – which will give you 10% off all breastfeeding products such as breastpumps, sterilisers, pro-breastfeeding clothing, nursing pads and nursing bras.

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Customer Review – Medela Swing electric pump

Natural Nursery — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:29:28 +0000

As it is breastfeeding week this customer review for the Medela Swing Electric Pump is a perfect review for us to share with you:

We bought this pump in the first week of our baby’s life after he was diagnosed with severe jaundice. Because of his condition we had to top up after breastfeeding with formula- something we hadn’t intended to do! Once our sons condition had improved we were able to top up with expressed breast milk using this pump and I am now back to 100% breastfeeding. It was a complete life saver!
I would recommend this pump to anyone, its natural sucking rhythm and adjustable strength of suck is really gentle, even for a first time mum like me! I didn’t find it painful to use.

It’s easy to get started and can be battery powered or powered on mains electric. Most importantly it gave us the opportunity to feed our son in the way we wanted to against the odds.

Remeber as it is breastfeeding awareness week, we are offering 10% discount on all our breastfeeding related products. So go into the website and have a look www.naturalnursery.co.uk

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Customer Review – Widgey Nursing Pillow

Natural Nursery — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:47:11 +0000

This is a great review of a Widgey Nursing Pillow:

Having breastfed my first son without a proper nursing pillow, I wasn’t sure what all the fuss was about. But I knew that I needed a caesarean for my second son, and everyone I spoke to said that a nursing pillow was essential after a caesarean. Many other mums recommended the Widgey to me.
They were right. This is a wonderful product. It is lovely and firm and means that I don’t have to lean over to feed. It curves round my waist nicely without pressing down just the right amount of stuffing to make sure that it can curve round all different sizes of mums.

I’m pretty much recovered now, but I still use my Widgey because it makes feeding so much more comfortable and has stopped me getting backache this time around. and it has
I also use the pillow for propping up my son for sitting because he can’t quite sit up on his own yet. He loves this because he can see what we’re all doing and doesn’t get bored – especially useful when we’re all trying to get dressed in the morning.

We have the design with the cows and my youngest likes looking at the cows and smiling at them.
My toddler son also likes to use it to lounge on when sitting / lying on the floor.
All in all, a great buy and far more useful than I ever thought it would be when I first bought it. Great product.

Don’t forget our free postage offer on all standard UK orders, which ends on 20/06/10

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Medela Supplemental Nursing System.

Natural Nursery — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:59:27 +0000

This is another customer who has been kind enough to review a product for us, this time it was the Medela Supplemental Nursing System:

I bought an SNS when it was clear that I had nursing supply issues. I used it to give my son his supplement from 3 weeks, until we recently stopped supplementing at 8.5 months (we are still breastfeeding). I honestly don’t think I would still be breastfeeding if it wasn’t for the SNS. I found it easy to use and straight forward, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

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My Breastfeeding Story

Natural Nursery — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:48:51 +0000

In celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Week next week, I thought I would share my nursing story.

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I knew that I wanted to breastfeed – I had done lots of research and I knew that it was the best start for my baby and would provide additional health benefits for me too.

I had read that it was the most natural thing in the world and seen many friends and family nursing their babies and it seemed a wonderful experience for both mother and baby.

What I hadn’t expected was how difficult it would be to start.

My daughter simply didn’t want to nurse, she just wanted to sleep. For 4 days solid. No matter what the midwives did or said, she simply would not latch on.

I spent many miserable hours sitting in an over-heated hospital ward frantically pumping away and waking the poor protesting baby to try nursing her again or force spoonfuls of my laboriously produced colostrum into her fast shut mouth, all to no avail.

We must have been poked and pulled by a dozen different midwives, all very well meaning, but all telling me something different. In the end we were both so upset, tired and emotional that we just sat in our cubical and cried for 3 hours.

After 3 days, I discharged both of us, against doctors’ orders as she had lost some weight and wasn’t yet feeding, but I was getting increasing pressure to give a bottle and I knew that once we started down that route, it would be even harder to establish breastfeeding.

Almost as soon as we got home, my baby woke up and was hungry and I was able to latch her on. It wasn’t very easy and it was very painful but we were nursing!

It took several weeks and lots of support before we were both truly comfortable, (plus several packs of nipple shields and tubes of nipple cream) but we got through it and nursed until she self-weaned at 14 months.

My advice if you are facing similar issues:

Keep going, it WILL get easier but

GET HELP and I mean help from a lactation consultant not a midwife or health visitor. No disrespect to midwives and health visitors but I found the support and information from my lactation consultant to be invaluable.

Useful links to get help:
http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/supporterline.html
http://www.nct.org.uk/info-centre/getting-help/helplines
http://www.laleche.org.uk/pages/about/helpline.htm
http://www.abm.me.uk/

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Customer Review – Medela Washable Breastpads (pack of 4)

Natural Nursery — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:05:05 +0000

Some of our customers and others have very kindly sent us reviews of some of our products. This one that we would like to share with you is for Medela Washable Breastpads (pack of 4):

I tried all the major disposable breast pads available, before deciding to try washables. Unfortunately my first set (a budget variety) were itchy, uncomfortable and didn’t absorb much. I thought I’d try the Medela Pads as I was pleased with the Medela pump I had.

The pads looked much nicer and more feminine than the others I’d tried. They are very absorbent, despite very frequent washings. They stand up to tumble drying well too. I certainly wouldn’t use any other type of breast pad now I’ve tried these.

Don’t forget you can use our current discount code which is : FRIEND

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Choosing an electric breast pump

Natural Nursery — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:30:53 +0000

Choosing an electric breast pump when your baby isn’t even born yet can feel daunting. However, having it handy may turn out to be a great help if breastfeeding isn’t going as smoothly as anticipated in the first few weeks.

Using an electric breast pump can help new mums avoid engorgement or mastitis. The first thing to check is that your baby is latched on well. This is essential to stimulate lactation, avoid sore nipples and ensure your new baby is getting all the milk he needs. Your first point of call should be your midwife, your health visitor, a local breastfeeding support group, or a breastfeeding counsellor. Expressing breast milk manually or with a manual or electric breast pump will allow you to ‘empty’ the breast, thereby reducing the risk of engorgement.

An electric breast pump is also useful for new mums who are trying to increase their lactation. There can be many reasons why lactation isn’t starting off as desired. Expressing breast milk can help you get things started, or maintain your lactation if you happen to be separated from your baby for a few hours or days.

Mums of pre-term babies or babies with a low birth weight find that a double electric breast pump allows them to start breastfeeding their babies with a cup or a tube before breastfeeding is properly established. In those cases, breast milk helps babies gain weight faster.

We have selected breast pumps that are easy to put together and easy to use. The last thing you need when you are a busy mum is to take out the instruction leaflet every time you need your electric breast pump. Or worse, finding out that the suction isn’t working because you forgot a piece. The breastpumps at Natural Nursery have been selected for breastfeeding mothers who need an electric breast pump that works easily and efficiently and generally makes their lives easier.

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5 Essential Baby Buys From Nursing Pillow to Baby Sling

Natural Nursery — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:27:48 +0000

Magazines upon magazines present pregnant mums with a long shopping list for the new baby. While you may not need everything on the list, choosing the new baby’s essential buys carefully can make your life much easier. So what do you truly need for a new baby?

A baby sling is in the opinion of mums who have tried one, the most essential buy for a new mum (and dad!). Newborns need to be held for the first few months of their lives and carrying them is often the most convenient to go places or get anything done around the house. A well made baby sling allows parents to carry their baby comfortably, have their hands free and provide the child with the attention he needs.

A well fitted breastfeeding bra. There may be no need to buy a maternity bra and a breastfeeding bra. Most breastfeeding bras can be worn during pregnancy. The wide straps and soft fabric provide optimum support during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. A good quality breastfeeding bra will be durable and good value. Breastfeeding bras are now available in gorgeous designs and colours.

A nursing pillow may not seem like an obvious essential buy but it provides pregnant and breastfeeding mums the support they need. A nursing pillow can be used during pregnancy to sit or sleep more comfortably. Once the baby is born, it can be used to support the baby’s weight during breastfeeding or bottle feeding. When baby is about to sit unaided, the breastfeeding pillow can be placed behind the child’s back.

It may seem trivial to mention breast pads but any new mum knows that leaky breasts can make a mum feel very self-conscious. Choosing good quality breast pads – either disposable or reusable – and buying plenty is essential.

Before baby is born, it is wise to stock up on healthy snacks. The first few weeks as a new mum are exhilarating but can also be exhausting. Healthy, hearty meals are a good way to sustain energy levels. Babies seem to have a sixth sense to need a feed right when mum was about to eat her own meal, so healthy snacks will be handy.

We’d love to hear from you. What were the essentials you used for your new baby?

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Special offers for breastfeeding mothers: breast pump accessories

Natural Nursery — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:03:56 +0000

We have lots of special offers on breast pumps and breast pump accessories for breastfeeding mothers who wish to express breast milk to feed their baby.

Here is today’s round up of breastfeeding special offers:

The Lansinoh double electric breast pump comes with £20 worth of FREE goodies:

A free tube Lansinoh Lanolin cream,
A free pack of 24 Lansinoh Nursing Pad,
and a free pack of Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bag.

That’s £20 worth of goodies to go with your Lansinoh double electric breast pump.

When you order your breast milk storage bag, you can save 5% when you order 3 or more packs. That’s not counting the money you save on postage too!

Ordering your disposable breast pads by pack of 60 is another great way to save money. Only £5.49 for a pack of 60 Lansinoh disposable breast pads

You can also find a special offer with your Medela breast pump: When you order your Quick Clean wipes with your breast pump, they are reduced to £3.95 instead of £5.95. That’s £2 off per pack of 24 wipes. The quick clean wipes are ideal to clean your Medela breast pump at work or when you’re travelling. There’s no need for soap and water. Just wipe your breast pump clean. They are not just good for breast pumps but for tables, high chairs, or changing tables.

You can save up to 10% off on your Medela breast milk storage bags by order 5 packs or more.

The breast milk storage bottles are also reduced to £5.95 for a pack of 4.

If you need any help choosing your breast pump, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Breastfeeding tips: Choosing a Breast Pump

Natural Nursery — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:37:08 +0000

For many breastfeeding mothers, not having to buy any baby feeding equipment is a decisive factor in deciding to breastfeed their baby. Exclusive breastfeeding saves money, time and effort.

However there are many times when you may have to be away from your baby. You can continue to breastfeed by expressing breast milk with or without a breast pump and having someone feed your baby breast milk when you’re away. This will allow you to maintain your milk supply, breastfeed your baby as long as you wish and your baby will benefit from having milk exactly tailored to his needs and developmental stage.

Choosing the right breast pump is essential. The most important criteria will be how often you need to use your breast pump:

When you’re planning to express only every now and then. Even if you’re not planning to be away from your baby, being able to express can help relieve engorged breasts. It can also be useful to feed your baby in long car journeys when baby needs a drink more often than you can stop. If you’re not planning to express more than a few times, then learning to express breast milk by hand is very handy. Contact you local breastfeeding support group.

For infrequent uses, you might be more comfortable with a manual breast pump. A manual breast pump is easy to use and affordable. It is a good idea to keep one handy should you need to express.

If you are planning to express more often, an electric breast pump is a wise investment. You will be able to express breast milk more comfortable and more efficiently. Breastfeeding mothers who wish to continue breastfeeding their baby when they return to work often choose a double electric breast pump like the Lansinoh breast pump or the Medela double electric breast pump. These pumps are designed to express both sides at one time. The Medela pump is nice and compact, a handy choice if you’re having to take your pump to work every day. The Lansinoh pump can also be used as a single pump.

Expressing breast milk can feel daunting at first. Choosing the right breast pump is essential for your comfort. You will be able to continue a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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Mothering Sunday Breastfeeding Pressie

Natural Nursery — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:41:05 +0000

If you know a new mother who needs some spoiling this Sunday, why not take a look at the beautiful Sublime Breastfeeding Bra from Bravado Nursing Bras.

This is the prettiest breastfeeding bra we have ever seen and will make any nursing mother feel special. It is right up there as a piece of gorgeous lingerie, yet it comes will excellent nursing features such as drop away cups for lots of skin to skin contact.

If you are unsure about sizing, rest assured that we are always happy to exchange sizes or why not buy the Seamless Nursing Bra instead? With its simple sizing and oh so comfortable fit, you can’t go wrong!

We dispatch every day using First Class Royal Mail and we have express delivery options available too.

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Breastmilk Storage Bottles, reduced

Natural Nursery — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:48:57 +0000

Today’s top bargain in our stock taking clarance sale is a boon for any breastfeeding mother as we have reduced the price of the Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bottles to just £5.95 per set of 4, saving you £2.

The breastmilk storage bottles are made from food grade polypropylene, the preferred plastic for storing expressed breast milk and are Bisphenol-A Free.

You can view our full range of breastfeeding accessories and buy the reduced Lansinoh Breastmilk Bottles online now.

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Why use a breastfeeding shawl?

Natural Nursery — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:35:20 +0000

Many breastfeeding mums are happy to breastfeed just about anywhere and in all circumstances. For them the very idea of a breastfeeding shawl is confusing. Why would you need one? “If my breastfeeding offends you, just put a blanket over your head” says a series of messages going around Facebook and other social networking websites. I write from Scotland mums have a legal right to breastfeed in public. In nearly 5 years of breastfeeding my children, I have breastfed in many places and never received a negative comment, only smiles and nods. Sometimes a giggle when the person sitting across from me didn’t realise there was a baby hiding in the sling, only the gurgling sound gave it away! One day, breastfeeding my two-year-old in an overcrowded train got the ticket inspector to find me a seat in first class.

So why would you need a breastfeeding shawl?

Not everyone is comfortable breastfeeding in public and having a shawl to give yourself some privacy feels reassuring.

Even if you don’t mind breastfeeding in public, it may make some people around you more uncomfortable. Maybe you don’t mind, maybe you do and that’s fine too. If it helps make parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends more supportive of your breastfeeding then it may be worth it.

A breastfeeding shawl will also make breastfeeding more comfortable as it protects you from the cold. It allows you to see clearly how your baby is latched on while respecting your privacy. This might be important when your baby is a newborn and you need to check that the latch is optimal.

It also creates a quiet space for babies with less stimulation. Some babies are easily distracted by sounds and light, the breastfeeding shawl will help isolate them slightly from what’s going on around them.

Breastfeeding shawls are well designed and convenient to use to breastfeed your baby, whether you’re in the house or out and about.

What makes a breastfeeding shawl different from any other scarf is that it has a weight in one corner which will help the shawl stay in place. Your hands are free, you can rest, eat a biscuit, hold your baby, drink some water, read a book to your toddler…

A great present for a new mum.
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Using an electric breast pump allowed me to continue breastfeeding

Natural Nursery — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:57:20 +0000

Using an electric breast pump allowed me to go back to work

My son was born in March. Breastfeeding was a little difficult at first. He had a good latch and a great suckle reflex but his position wasn’t right. As he breastfed frequently, my nipples became sore. I used plenty of lanolin cream (a life saver) and my own breast milk to heal the nipples which only took a day!

We saw the lactation consultant early on and she was able to help me position my baby. After that moment, everything was perfect! I love nursing him. He always put his hands in his mouth right before we tried to nurse. So I tried swaddling him which really helped.

I had to go back to work at 6 weeks. I bought a double electric breastpump. (best purchase ever!) I got used to expressing breast milk four times a day: first thing in the morning when it was the easiest and three times while at work. It was quite easy because I had a private office to express milk. I became very consistent about expressing breast milk and breastfeeding. My milk supply increased. Using an electric breastpump allowed to express so much breast milk that we bought a separate freezer for storing breast milk. I even had enough breast milk to donate some to a new mum with pre-term twins.

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Breastfeeding in public, is it that difficult?

Natural Nursery — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:00:35 +0000

breastfeeding in public

“Excuse me madam, were you about to nurse your baby?” asked the waiter.
“Oh no, here we are!” I thought

I was in a restaurant with our families and my 2-month old son. Friends had told me stories of how nursing mothers had been harassed when they were breastfeeding in public and asked to leave or cover up. I was fully expecting a negative comment when the waiter continued:

“Would you like a more comfortable chair?” the waiter continued.
“Oh!….yes, thank-you”, I was dumbfounded.

After changing my chair, he brought me a complimentary decaffeinated coffee and some chocolates. Talk about VIP treatment!

Fay sent us this story when her little boy was 7 months old and still happily breastfed.

Breastfeeding a baby is hard work, it takes determination, patience and perseverance so such warm welcome and recognition of their commitment to their children is always very much appreciated. Every time someone smiled to me or offered me a seat while I was breastfeeding my babies, it warmed my heart and left me smiling for the rest of the day, no matter how tired I was.

So if you come across a breastfeeding mother, don’t sigh and turn your head straight away. Look at her in the eyes, smile then turn your head! She is not doing anything illegal, she is feeding her child the way nature intended, the way that guarantees the best start in life for her baby. What would you prefer in the bus? A screaming baby? Or a contented baby snuggled up against his mum? Most likely you’ve come across dozens of nursing mothers before and never noticed them.

In the name of my fellow nursing mothers, we thank you for your support.

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Spotlight on Medela, supporting breastfeeding mothers since 1961

Natural Nursery — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:36:33 +0000

Medela

Before choosing the products to sell in Natural Nursery, we review dozens and dozens of products. We ask breastfeeding mums what they think of the products. Quality, easy of use, design, every aspect is carefully considered.

For breastfeeding mums, we have chosen to carry the Medela breastfeeding products. Medela has been a pioneer in supporting breastfeeding and serving mothers and babies since 1961. Medela actively promotes breastfeeding as the best form of nutrition for babies and young infants.

Breast milk provides baby with all the nutrients they need for the first six months of life and helps them to grow into healthy children. No other milk, food, drink or even water is required. The WHO recommends that children be breastfed at least until 2 year old.

Medela’s products are designed to support a mother’s desire to breastfeed her baby as she wishes. This means helping a mother maintain her milk supply when she is away from her baby either at birth or when she returns to work.

Their research has led to the development of breastfeeding aids that are physiologically correct and are easy to use, reliable and of a consistently high quality.

Extensive research on electric breastpump (University of Western Australia) has developed the 2-Phase Expression® technology (stimulation & expression), the only research-based breastpump that imitates the baby’s natural sucking rhythm, resulting in faster let-down, increased milk flow and reduced pumping time.

Medela is also the only manufacturer who continuously invests a significant share of its profits into medical research on breastfeeding.

The Medela breastfeeding pledge: “We pledge our dedication to breastfeeding as the best nutrition for babies and families. We further pledge that our breastfeeding accessory products and literature shall never be used to influence mothers to switch from breastfeeding to infant formula feeding or to promote artificial baby milk in any way.”

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The best way to prepare for breastfeeding

Natural Nursery — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:47 +0000

Breastfeeding advice

New mums hear it over and over: ‘Breast is best‘. Yet few of us are familiar with breastfeeding before our baby is born. We might not have had other nursing mothers around us to learn from.

Trust yourself. Remember that nature has planned for women to feed their babies. The culture of artificial infant feeding is making natural feeding more difficult.

Here are a few suggestions to prepare yourself to breastfeed.

Learn. The more information you will have, the easier it will be to take in all the breastfeeding advice – often conflicting – you are given when your baby is born and make your own decisions with the help of health professionals if need be.

Talk about breastfeeding with your antenatal midwife. Make sure that she is supportive of breastfeeding and is trained to give you support and breastfeeding advice.

A supportive partner is essential for successful breastfeeding. Explain to your partner how he can support you, prepare snacks and drinks, pass you the baby, be supportive when you are encountering difficulties…

While you’re pregnant, make a list of all the breastfeeding resources available in your area. Should things not go smoothly at some point, it will be a lot easier to have their contact details handy so you can find breastfeeding advice quickly.

We hope you have found this article interesting. For more breastfeeding information, visit BreastfeedingNaturally.co.uk.
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When nipples shields can help breastfeeding

Natural Nursery — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:05 +0000

Using nipple shields can help breastfeeding

When my son was born, I was so happy and really looked forward to being a new mum. In hospital, breastfeeding went well. The nurses would help me latch my son on to me correctly.

When we arrived home, it became much harder as William couldn’t latch on correctly. I became very emotional and felt like a failure because I could not get him positioned.

My sister came over to help and brought some nipple shields. I found these a life saver and with these I could get my son to latch on and take my milk. Gradually I managed to wean my son off from the nipple shields. The nipple shields made breastfeeding in public difficult so I was glad to stop using them and start going out more often.

My son wouldn’t settle when he was lying down so I took him to see a cranial osteopath. She noticed that as he had a trapped shoulder from being delivered by ventouse. This might very well have been the underlying cause for the breastfeeding problems. After a few sessions she relieved his trapped nerve and he became a completely different baby.

William was now contented and would settle much more easily. I wish that I had taken him to Cranium Osteopath when he was only days old. It would have saved William and I a lot of stress and upset from the latching on issues.

William is now 11 months old, and I still breast feed him. I am so glad that I never gave up on trying to breast feed and feel this has helped the two of us share a close bond.

Please note: whilst nipple shields are an excellent way to protect sore and cracked nipples, if the symptoms persist we recommend that you consult your midwife or breastfeeding counsellor as incorrect positioning and/or latch are often the cause of soreness. Using nipple shields for prolonged periods of time can interfere with your milk supply and cause nipple confusion.

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2010 Australian Breastfeeding Association Calendar is out!

Natural Nursery — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:28:32 +0000

breastfeeding calendar

Celebrating the beauty of breastfeeding, babies and family, this full colour calendar takes you through the twelve months of 2010, November/December 2009 and January/February 2011.

With stunning images selected from thousands of submitted photos, the ABA calendar is an easy to use calendar featuring large squares to keep track of family events and important dates.

By purchasing this calendar, you will support the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

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The benefits of breastfeeding, a nursing mother’s story

Natural Nursery — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:29:58 +0000

Benefits of breastfeeding

Sharon sent us her breastfeeding story and is happy to share it with other nursing mothers.

Choosing to breastfeed my daughter was the best decision I ever made. Knowing that I am giving her exactly what she needs is most satisfying. The benefits of breastfeeding are immense, it is free, it’s all natural. It is just as nature intended. The composition of breast milk changes throughout the feed and as she grows to give her exactly what she needs. If I get ill, my breast milk also contains the antibodies necessary to help her fight the infection.

Among all the benefits of breastfeeding, there is one that the studies will never be able to measure exactly: it’s the close connection between mother and baby. What makes those moments so special, when it is just me and her, and she is looking into my eyes as she feeds away, in those moments the rush of love I feel is immense.

I know that nursing her has helped me develop a close and loving bond with my baby.

I am glad I made this choice, as nothing comes close to those few minutes we get to share every day in each others company.

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Welcome the newest addition to the Natural Nursery Family: Breastfeeding Naturally

Natural Nursery — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:44:01 +0000

Breastfeeding Naturally supports nursing mothers

We would like to introduce the latest addition to the Natural Nursery Family, welcome to Breastfeeding Naturally.

We believe that breastfeeding is natural: all you need are breasts, a baby and tremendous support. Nursing mothers sometimes need more help. Breastfeeding Naturally offers carefully chosen products, breastfeeding information and great customer service.

From breast pumps, to aids for breastfeeding problems, nursing bras and breastfeeding pillows. We also stock easy to use baby slings. If someone else needs to feed your baby and you’re worried about nipple confusion, we stock feeders and feeding cups. We strongly believe that the benefits of breastfeeding are immense. Mums should be free to breast feed as long as they want, even after going back to work. We hope that you will find everything you need for successful breastfeeding (and stay comfortable too!)

You will also find information, breastfeeding tips and babywearing advice. Read other nursing mothers’ stories, including mums of twins or preemies. You will see that there is one theme that comes back over and over throughout the stories is how trying breastfeeding can be at times. It takes determination, knowledge and support. Prepare while you’re pregnant and tell your breastfeeding friends over and over: in many cases, it doesn’t have to be as hard. Get some help early on. Visit your local breastfeeding support groups, make a note of all the breastfeeding helplines that you can call for advice, support and to talk to another mum who is trained but has also been there.

Breastfeeding Naturally is a family-run business based in Exeter. Founded by Arabella Greatorex who breastfed her daughter and experienced breastfeeding problems at first, it aims to bring support to nursing mothers. It complies with the WHO International Code of Marketing for Breast Milk Substitutes.

Don’t hesitate to contact us, we are here to help.

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celebrate the launch of a new Site: Breastfeeding Naturally & win £100 gift voucher

Natural Nursery — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:38:11 +0000

breastfeeding

Help other mums breastfeed their babies and win a £100 gift voucher! We all take comfort in support from mums around us and knowing that other women have been there before us can make a big difference. Tell us your breastfeeding story and share it with other mums. If you can, send us a photo as well.

We look forward to sharing your experiences. Whether you found it easy or struggled, whether you stayed at home or went back to work and continued breastfeeding, whether you had support from your partner, travelled a lot, had older children to keep happy, breastfed your toddler… Share your stories.

Your breastfeeding stories will be published on our new website Breastfeeding Naturally. Breastfeeding Naturally will launch in a few weeks, bringing mums in the UK everything they need to breastfeed their babies successfully.

Send your stories to competition@naturalnursery.co.uk before November 7th. The winner will be drawn at random among the entries. To be entered, stories will be 150 words minimum and include a note to say you agree to see your story (and photo if applicable) published.

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Support The Mother magazine

Natural Nursery — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:12:48 +0000

The Mother Magazine

I discovered The Mother magazine after my little girl was born and read it cover to cover without stopping. I was amazed by the thought-provoking views on pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding, education, home-education, vaccination…

In a world where so many things make us doubt our skills as mothers and parents, where we are supposed to listen to so-called experts, supported by studies which often contradict each other, The Mother magazine brings a refreshing view: trust your instinct as a woman, as a mother, as a parent… Trust that we can follow our instinct to birth our children freely, to breastfeed them as long as they need it, that home education is a real option, that natural parenting and organic living aren’t just dreams …

Each editorial, article, story, recipe pushed me to challenge my preconceived ideas, to think things through for my children and my family. I don’t live by everything the Mother Magazine advocates. My children were born at home and breastfed until they gave up when they were ready, they were carried about in baby slings. Now they are in school, we aren’t vegetarians but what I love about The Mother magazine is being challenged to think more about our choices and to know that there are alternatives that I might want to explore at some point.

The Mother Magazine is in danger of closing, get your subscription now! If you are a business, consider advertising as well, their readers are loyal customers.

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Help for Breastfeeding Mothers with Flat Nipples

Natural Nursery — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:07:20 +0000

LatchAssist for Flat Nipples

Breastfeeding is the best start in life for your baby but sometimes it can be hard to achieve a good latch if you are suffering from flat nipples or engorged breasts.

Both these are temporary conditions but can prevent you from breastfeeding comfortably.

Luckily, Lansinoh have launched the LatchAssist to help. The LatchAssist gently draws out the nipple, allowing your baby to correctly postion the nipple in their mouth, helping to create a good latch.

The LatchAssist has received very positive feedback from midwives and costs £7.95 from The Natural Nursery.

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Why Use Nipple Shields When Breastfeeding?

Natural Nursery — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:56:03 +0000

Luckily, most mothers don’t need to use nipple shields as they and their baby take to breastfeeding naturally.

For some mothers, however, nipple shields are a vital, if temporary, item to help them establish successful breastfeeding.

Nipple shields are used for protection if the nipple becomes sore or cracked. They slip on over the nipple and the baby sucks through them. As there is no direct contact between the nipple and the baby’s mouth, this can be less painful for the mother.

It is most important to realise that sore or cracked nipples are NOT the norm and are usually the result of a poor latch so it is vital that the mother receives support from a breastfeeding support worker, midwife or health visitor. The aim is always to move to breastfeeding without nipple shields as quickly as possible.

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Boobie Cartoons

Natural Nursery — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:19:51 +0000

I have only just come across the amazing Kate Evans – why didn’t someone tell me about her work sooner?

She has just published a new book call The Food of Love, featuring cartoons on the subjects of breastfeeding, co-sleeping and The Mama Sutra – weird and wonderful breastfeeding positions.

This book will make a wonderful gift for new mothers and will entertain partners and friends too. You can see previews of the book on Kate’s website at http://www.thefoodoflove.org/index.htm

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When Breastfeeders Attack

Natural Nursery — Sat, 09 May 2009 05:26:19 +0000

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One Million Campaign – World Breastfeeding

Natural Nursery — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:58:13 +0000

Thousands of babies fell seriously ill in China because the milk they drank was contaminated with melamine. Some even died. These babies were not breastfed because

baby milk companies convinced parents that their products were better than breastmilk
women lacked adequate support to breastfeed their babies at the work place
women lacked correct information about infant feeding

You can find out more and join the campaign to support women breastfeeding by visiting: http://www.onemillioncampaign.org/en/Details_Petitions.aspx

You can buy breastfeeding supplies, including breastpumps, nipple shields, breastmilk storage bags and nipple creams from Lansinoh and Medela from our site.

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Glass Baby Bottles

Natural Nursery — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:49:10 +0000

Many parents have been horrified by the news that the UK has failed to follow in the footsteps of the US by banning the use of Bisphenol-A in baby bottles.

As many as 130 studies have been conducted in recent years, linking even low levels of Bisphenol-A (also known as BPA, to serious health problems.

Concerned parents can by safe baby glass bottles from our store – they have been one of our best-selling products for many months.

Using glass bottles does not replace breastfeeding but can be appropriate in instances where a baby is given expressed breastmilk etc.

We are happy to advice any parent concerned by recent news reports.

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Breastfeeding Boosts IQ of Newborns

Natural Nursery — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:51:21 +0000

Children who are breastfed exclusively for the first three months of life score higher on IQ tests at the age of six than other children, according to a study conducted by researchers from McGill University in Canada and published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

“Long-term, exclusive breastfeeding appears to improve children’s cognitive development,” lead researcher Michael Kramer said.

From naturalnews.com

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Breastfeeding Reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk of Moms

Natural Nursery — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:48:02 +0000

Women can cut their risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 50 percent simply by breastfeeding for a year or longer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Malmo University Hospital in Sweden, and published in the “Annals of Rheumatic Diseases.”

Scientists have wondered whether breastfeeding might affect the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, because it stimulates the production of two hormones that may have some connection to the disease. While it raises levels of oxytocin – which has been linked with lowered blood pressure and stress hormone levels and general well-being – it also raises levels of prolactin, which stimulates the immune system.

For the full story, visit – NaturalNews.com

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Bonding With Baby

Natural Nursery — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:49:42 +0000

by Arabella Greatorex
Most parents bond instantly with their babies, an intense feeling that makes you want to hold and love and protect them. For some parents, this can take a little longer, especially if there has been a difficult pregnancy or labour.

Research indicates that babies who develop fulfilling relationships with their parents tend to grow into secure, well-adjusted adults and even perform better at school.

Bonding is a natural process but there are many ways to help out, especially if you provide focused, responsive care in a nurturing environment.

Breastfeeding – a breastfed baby will receive regular close contact with its mother, helping an early bond to develop. Unfortunately, this is not always easy, so speak to your health visitor if you need any help or assistance.

Touch – a baby’s first communication is via touch, so hold your baby close, cradle her in your arms or use a sling if you need to get on with chores.

Massage - is a more structured method of touching your baby and a way of promoting physical and mental growth as well as the parent/baby bond.

Singing – no matter how tone deaf you may think you are, your baby will love to hear your voice. The rhythmic nature of nursery rhymes is very soothing and is believed to help with language development.

Talk – although she may not understand what you are saying, your baby will love to hear you chatting away about what you are doing, whether it is changing her nappy, peeling the potatoes or folding the washing. She will gain confidence from the fact that you are always near and always focused upon her, even if the household chores need to be done.

Pull a face – even very young babies are fascinated by facial expressions.

Regular activities – such as nappy changing time, are a wonderful time to show your baby just how much you love them. Talk to her, kiss her tummy, tell how what lovely dimples she has, how much you love her smile. This will take your mind off what a messy job it is and show that you love her, no matter what.

Slow down – life is getting faster and faster but slow and steady is best for baby. Stop and spend time with your baby, relax and enjoy yourself, your baby will love you no matter what.

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What I wish I’d known when I was pregnant

Lisa Cole — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:06:29 +0000

Here are some answers to questions I get asked by pregnant friends on a regular basis – they are based on my experiences though, and may be glaringly obvious to some people, but they were not to me! Please feel free to add to this list of useful tips in the comments section.

Clothes
Come in sizes according to weight and don’t last very long at all in the beginning. You will need a slightly larger size if you use real nappies. Some babygros have integral gloves that fold back – very useful for babies that want to scratch their faces off. Things that fasten at the front are easier than things that go over heads. All socks are sacrificial; they don’t stay on feet for long so I prefer things with feet for colder weather.
Nappies
Cloth nappies rock and I like the smell of the Weleda nappy cream which is brilliant stuff. It is a good idea to research nappies, and there are some helpful tips on this blog.

www.naturalnurseryblog.co.uk/how-easy-are-cloth-nappies-to-use

www.naturalnurseryblog.co.uk/why-use-cloth-nappies

Toys
My child at 3 month liked noisy things, mirrors and things he could hold with his tiny fingers. Brightly coloured board books are good too. If you buy anything musical remember that you will have to listen to it too.

Feeding
I used a pump to express milk and I pumped in the morning while feeding after the small had triggered off the let down reflex. Thinking milky thoughts of waterfalls made the milk come out faster! My son never took to a bottle but he would use a sippy cup. Pumping was just in case of emergencies. I boiled cups and the pump to sterilise them, it’s not a hassle and I don’t think the sterilising equipment is really necessary, though it may make life a bit easier. I have read that the sterilising solution can increase the risk of thrush.
Sleeping
I had a Moses basket for small but didn’t like it ‘cos I had to peer in to check his breathing. I bought a cot because it seemed to be the thing to do but in the end decided that I am a fan of co-sleeping. There are guidelines for safe co-sleeping that are well worth looking at. Grobags are brilliant and my small sleept much longer when I got one.

Bathing
I think a bath thermometer is vital, what’s warm to me is boiling for the small. We shared the bath and he loved it. You also need a soft sponge and ducks!

I hope some of these hints are useful, I found it daunting and confusing trying to work out what I needed and what was clutter and I hope my tips can help you.

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Breastmilk and Growth Spurts

Lisa Cole — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:04:17 +0000

One of the most common worries for a breastfeeding mum is her milk supply. Here are some reassuring words and helpful tips to help you carry on breastfeeding through a growth spurt.

First of all – DON’T PANIC! One of the things that can slow down milk is stress, so try to relax as much as possible – easy to say I know but it is important.

If your baby is nursing more than usual and you are worried that they are not getting enough milk they might be going through a growth spurt. This generally happens between 4-6 weeks and again between 4-6 months. When my son was at this stage I felt like I never stopped breastfeeding and it was exhausting, but it was worth it. As long as your baby is getting bigger and producing wet nappies you should have no need to worry. What the baby is doing is changing the calorific value of your milk to suit them better as they go through different growing stages, once through the growth spurt they tend to feed less often and sometimes have been known to sleep longer, though I think that is a myth, my son still thinks sleep is for the weak! If you formula feed through a growth spurt you will be telling your body to produce less milk and your body will not be triggered to change the nutritional value of your own milk to suit your baby.

Drink gallons of water – It helped me to have a small bottle of water everywhere I was likely to breastfeed, because as soon as I settled down I would become incredibly thirsty.

Change your position – It is very easy to settle into one breastfeeding hold but you will probably feel more comfortable in the long run if you change your position occasionally so that you drain all your milk ducts.

Forget the ironing – This time with your baby will not last forever, revel in your super power to give them the best start in life and let the housework slide. You are burning off about 500 calories a day by breastfeeding so you need rest, and possibly chocolate!

Support your system – Oats are supposed to be very good for helping you produce milk – they are also a good supply of iron and there is something very comforting about a bowl of porridge. Welcome World Breastfeeding Support Tea is made by a specialist birth and herbal healing company. The tea comes in a packet that has enough for 40 servings and there is a a free advice line to call if you have any concerns.

If you are still worried about your milk supply there are lots of free breastfeeding helplines who can give telephone advice or tell you about the nearest breastfeeding support group.

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Suck On This – Ecologist Article

Arabella Greatorex — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:32:33 +0000

The human species has been breastfeeding for nearly half a million years. It’s only in the last 60 years that we have begun to give babies the highly processed convenience food called ‘formula’. The health consequences – twice the risk of dying in the fi rst six weeks of life, five times the risk of gastroenteritis, twice the risk of developing eczema and diabetes and up to eight times the risk of developing lymphatic cancer – are staggering.

With UK formula manufacturers spending around £20 per baby promoting this ‘baby junk food’, compared to the paltry 14 pence per baby the government spends promoting breastfeeding, can we ever hope to reverse the trend Pat Thomas uncovers a world where predatory baby milk manufacturers, negligent health professionals and an ignorant, unsympathetic public all conspire to keep babies of the breast and on the bottle.

To read the full article – click here.

Date:01/04/2006 Author:Pat Thomas

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Breastfeeding Manifesto

Arabella Greatorex — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 21:38:34 +0000

The Breastfeeding Manifesto was produced in 2006 in consultation with over twenty UK organisations working to improve awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding and its role in reducing health inequalities.

This Manifesto has been launched for the following reasons:

Several key organisations, including breastfeeding charities and professional bodies, were lobbying government for neccessary changes in policy and approach with regards to brestfeeding in the UK, but there was no cohesive message, no unified call to the UK Government for action.
Despite signficant amounts of lobbying, the Department of Health still brought to an end the role of a National Infant Feeding Coordinator even though our Government in 2002 signed up to the Global Stratergy for Infant and Young Child Health which calls for a National Coordinator.
NICE was soon to publish two key documents that could act as the back-bone of a National Breastfeeding Stratergy and it was imperative that we ensured that these action plans gained the support and resources they needed to be fully implemented.

The Breastfeeding Manifesto is being championed by David Kidney MP, Annette Brooke MP and Julie Kirkbride MP and a strong coalition of breastfeeding charities, breastfeeding co-ordinators, professional bodies, Royal Colleges etc. The Breastfeeding Manifesto Coalitions’ objective is to achieve widespread cross-party support for this document. We aim to ensure that its principles are reflected in government policy and legislation.

You can find out more and sign the manifesto at the Breastfeeding Manifesto site.

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Arabella Greatorex — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 05:05:33 +0000

Mothers urged to sleep close to baby to encourage breastfeeding

Mothers of new babies should sleep close to them to encourage breastfeeding,
according to research published today.

A two-year clinical trial by Durham University’s Sleep Lab showed that unhindered mother and infant contact can have beneficial effects on the initiation of breast-feeding in the days after birth.

Babies who had "unhindered access" to their mothers at night were able to feed twice as often as those kept separate, the study of new-borns found.

The benefits of early suckling and skin-to-skin contact have already been well documented, but this study went further and showed how important it is for mothers to be physically close to their babies in the first few days after the birth.

The trial, conducted in collaboration with the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, compared the overnight breastfeeding frequency of babies in three different sleeping positions. It looked at babies sleeping in bed with their mothers; in a side-car crib that attaches to her bed and in a stand alone cot.

The results showed that babies sleeping in the bed and in the side-car crib made significantly more attempts to feed – both successful and unsuccessful – and showed more feeding effort than babies in the cot.

Dr Helen Ball, who led the research for Durham University, said the side-car crib was the "best compromise" for mothers, as they offer the closeness to encourage breastfeeding, while alleviating fears that the mother may suffocate her child while sleeping.

She said: "The study shows that mothers were feeding their babies more than twice as frequently if they had unhindered access rather than being in the next bed. Getting breastfeeding started and established successfully can lead to effective long-term breastfeeding.

"The results of this clinical trial would suggest that if a woman is keen to breastfeed her baby then maintaining unhindered contact throughout the night will aid the process. This unrestricted contact between mothers and their babies allows spontaneous feeding which is also important in order for mothers to understand their babies’ signals and to respond to those."

The research was being presented at the Unicef Baby Friendly Conference in Cardiff today, and appears in the December issue of the publication Archives of Disease in Childhood. The study considered the risks to the baby, from suffocation and falling, as well as the benefits.

It found that although there was more potential risk to the baby’s breathing when they slept in the bed than in the crib or the cot, there was still some danger in a cot due to the risk of airways being covered through swaddling.

Taken from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=
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THe Adiri Breastbottle Nurser now in stock

Arabella Greatorex — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:15:01 +0000

Breastbottle® nursers are the ideal solution for working mums who want to continue breast-feeding. The patented bubble-free design and low-flow adjustable nipple minimise confusion between breast and bottle. Breastbottle nursers are ideal for feeding breast milk.

Soft and comforting.
Designed to be more like breast-feeding than any other bottle.
Bubble-free delivery to minimize related colic.
Patented Adiri™ nipple offers three flow rates.
Readily accepted by most babies.
Can simulate let-down.
Ideal for switching between bottle and breast.
Capacity based on maximum breast supply.
Easily filled without spills.
No bottle brush required.
Dishwasher safe, on top rack.
Childproof closure system.

After months of trying and spending a fortune on teats and bottles this was a life saver. My son refused all bottles and I was amazed that he took the nurser first time without any fuss. It was a relief as I am going back to work soon and obviously needed him to be on a bottle so thank you very much! Ruth G.

You can find out more about the Nurser from the manufacturer’s website or purchase it from The Natural Nursery.

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Breast milk protects babies

Arabella Greatorex — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 03:36:11 +0000

6th Aug, 2006, Dr Stephen Sears, Morning Sentinel, Maine Today.com

According to a recent study from researchers at the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento and the University of Rochester NY breastfeeding for the first six months makes a difference in the baby’s ability to resist infection. In this study the parents of 2,277 children, between six and 24 months of age, answered questions about whether their baby’s breastfed, for how long; and how often their babies had respiratory infections or symptoms including ear infections, colds, flu, and pneumonia or wheezing.

Babies who were fed only breast milk for the longest span of time, six months or more, had lower rates of pneumonia and ear infections. Stopping breast feeding between four and six months of age doubled the odds that the infant would experience three or more ear infections in the first year of life.

Read the full article.

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Breastfeeding Protects Against Obesity

Arabella Greatorex — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 03:24:53 +0000

By Lisa Ryckman, Rocky Mountain News
August 8, 2006

We’ve created a nation of fat babies, and it all starts with the first thing put in their mouths.

A Harvard Medical School study of 120,000 kids that spanned 22 years shows that babies and toddlers are more likely to be overweight now than ever before. The study found that the biggest jump came in the number of overweight infants, which increased by 74 percent.

The number of babies at risk of becoming overweight rose by nearly 60 percent. One of the best ways to change the numbers: breast-feeding, says Dr. Matthew Gillman, the study’s senior author.

A recent German study of 9,000 babies found that the longer children breast-feed, the less likely they are to be obese at age 6. Babies nursed for 3-5 months were 33 percent less likely to be obese; those breast-fed for more than a year were 72 percent less likely to become obese.

Researchers have found that human milk keeps insulin levels lower than formula and contains proteins that are easier to metabolize, both factors in fat storage.

The Harvard study results came during World Breast-feeding Week (Aug. 1-7), which celebrated the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, which has existed for more than 20 years. The code provides guidelines for marketing infant formula and bottle-feeding products and challenges communities to support nursing moms and babies.

Jennifer Dellaport, chair of the Colorado Breastfeeding Task Force, says formula marketing can discourage breast-feeding by playing on new mothers’ concerns about milk production – a worry that can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

"Most women make plenty of milk, and replacing feedings with even small amounts of formula will cause a woman’s body to begin producing less milk," she says.

"Families have a right to know about the benefits of breast-feeding and to be supported if they choose to feed their babies this way."

Colorado has one of the highest breast-feeding rates in the nation: 82 percent of babies are breast-fed at birth, and more than half are still being nursed at six months, although less than 20 percent are being exclusively breast-fed at six months.

Last year, 21 states reached the national Healthy People 2010 objective of 75 percent of mothers initiating breast-feeding, but only Oregon achieved an exclusive breast-feeding rate of at least 25 percent through 6 months, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

For breast-feeding info: Colorado Breastfeeding Task Force, www.coloradobreastfeedingtaskforce.org or 303-869-1888; La Leche League, www.lalecheleague.org or 303-779-6722; the National Breastfeeding Helpline, 1-800-994-9662.

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Breastfeeding Bags

Arabella Greatorex — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 08:14:57 +0000

The excellent MooMum has just produced a new batch of lovely pro-breastfeeding bags. Made from strong cotton, these re-usable bags mean you never have to use another plastic bag and you can spread the word about the benefits of breastfeeding at the same time.

The bags cost £4 each plus £1 p&p and can be purchased from The Mothers Milk Marketing Board.

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How your breasts change throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding

Natural Nursery — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:30:16 +0000

For many women, changing breasts is one of the first signs of pregnancy. Your body prepares itself to breastfeed the new baby.

Your breasts might feel tender, larger or fuller often – but not always – around the second month of pregnancy. You may feel the need for a pregnancy or nursing bra with a larger cup size. For some women, breasts will continue to grow over the course of the pregnancy while others will only feel the difference in the latter stages of pregnancy.
As your baby grows, your rib cage also increases often by one or two sizes. This will be particularly noticeable for petite women or those carrying their baby high.
Most women will need a maternity bra one or two size above their normal size both in cup size and rib band size.

When your baby is born and you start breastfeeding, your baby will first receiving colostrum. After a few days, your milk ‘comes’ in. You may need a nursing bra with cup sizes one or two size larger from your third trimester.

After about six weeks, breastfeeding settles and your body and breast shape will settle down too. Most women will decrease a few cup sizes around that time. Your rib band size will start decreasing too to go back to your pre-pregnancy size.

This will be your breastfeeding bra size for the rest of your breastfeeding years. On average, it is about your pre-pregnancy rib band size and a cup size above.

Remember, all women are different and breastfeeding experiences vary. These are just guidelines.

Maternity and nursing bras are designed to adjust to these changes. You will not need to buy a new nursing bra every time your body or breast change. You will also be able to buy your breastfeeding bra to wear while pregnant.

Here are some examples to illustrate how your bra size will likely change:

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