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NewbornsLabour & Birth

Yes!  your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be…

Yes!  your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be able to breastfeed. whats more, its totally safe to do so. Some women however notice a reduction in their milk supply…

31 August 2020

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Feeding

It's World Breastfeeding Week!

It's World Breastfeeding Week! Whether you have breastfed for 1 day or 3 years, you have breastfed. If you are an exclusive pumper - you breastfeed. Your efforts are amazing 😍 Look at this wall…

3 August 2020

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Birthwork & CareersCaesarean Birth

Many women will worry about breastfeeding after a c-section

Many women will worry about breastfeeding after a c-section. Although it can be trickier to breastfeed after a c-section due to discomfort from the incision, with the right support and…

28 July 2020

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NewbornsFeeding

The top 4 toddler breastfeeding positions!

The top 4 toddler breastfeeding positions! . Well at least this is what my baby likes to do anyway. Future gymnast perhaps? I think I need to invest in a breastfeeding necklace or some kind of…

10 March 2020

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Postnatal RecoveryBirthwork & Careers

Comments new mothers really don't need to hear

Comments new mothers really don't need to hear. Many mothers who formula feed report feeling presurised to breastfeed, or made to feel bad because they stopped due to lack of support to resolve…

24 November 2019

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Partners & FamilyFeeding

I love the posts on @lucy.ruddle.ibclc account 😂😂😂 "Still love you Daddy!

I love the posts on @lucy.ruddle.ibclc account 😂😂😂 "Still love you Daddy! Enough games already, Just gimme the milk!" • • • • • • . . . . . . . . .

19 November 2019

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Postnatal RecoveryLabour & Birth

Soon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up!

Soon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up! once the placenta is out, your brain informs your body that a baby has been born and its now time to increase milk supply. For the first few…

10 October 2019

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Feeding

6 things you may not have known about breastfeeding | Midwife Marley

Here I share 6 things you may not have been told about breastfeeding and help make life with your newborn easier.

18 August 2019

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Partners & FamilyFeeding

I love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all…

I love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all mums want to/can pump but it's certainly worth considering especially if you are struggling to get rest 💕 Daddy…

3 July 2020

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PregnancyFeeding

Rp @thepregnancyculture

Rp @thepregnancyculture • • • • • Mastitis is a common disease during breastfeeding and lactation and can effect almost 1 in 3 women. Your breast/ breasts will start feeling hot, heavy and hard,…

15 January 2020

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Postnatal RecoveryMaternal Mental Health

**TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING**

**TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING** Breastfeeding your baby is a wonderful but unique journey that a new parent will experience. Some babies just "get it" and jump straight onto the breast…

7 May 2021

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Postnatal RecoveryBirthwork & Careers

How long to continue breastfeeding for is a personal decision for each family to make

How long to continue breastfeeding for is a personal decision for each family to make. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (i.e. no other fluids or solids) for six…

23 July 2019

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NewbornsFeeding

Recognising dehydration in infants

Recognising dehydration in infants. As parents, we always strive to keep our babies healthy and happy, especially during the hot summer months. It's crucial to pay close attention to their…

6 June 2023

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Birthwork & CareersCaesarean Birth

Bleeding after the birth of your baby is normal

Bleeding after the birth of your baby is normal. It can last anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks and sometimes even longer than that! You may find that the first week you'll bleed quite heavily and may…

15 November 2021

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Postnatal RecoveryBirthwork & Careers

Myths and old wives tales

Myths and old wives tales..... There are plenty of them! Some that people swear by but aren't really backed up by much scientific evidence. One that MAY have some truth to it though is that…

10 August 2021

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NewbornsTwins & Multiples

**BREASTFEEDING STRUGGLES**

**BREASTFEEDING STRUGGLES** . Being a midwife doesn't make me exempt from breastfeeding problems. You know all babies are different right? I have only ever had 1 baby that latched on like a dream…

21 July 2020

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Postnatal RecoveryBaby Sleep

Many women are led to believe that her breasts have no milk in them until day 3-4 and…

Many women are led to believe that her breasts have no milk in them until day 3-4 and that their babies practically starve until then. After birth, breasts will have an early milk called…

22 February 2020

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Feeding

Love this post from @thebreastmilkqueen

Love this post from @thebreastmilkqueen • • • • • • Breastfeeding Vs Formula Feeding Mum ⁣ ⁣ Save + share y’all this is really important! ⁣ ⁣ Breastfeeding Mums 👉🏻⁣ ⁣ • Loves her baby ⁣ • Has an…

3 February 2020

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NewbornsFeeding

Love this post from @the.breastmilk.queen • • • • • •

Love this post from @the.breastmilk.queen • • • • • • Why mamas love that new baby smell ❤️⁣ ⁣ Are you in love with the smell of your babies breath ? Like you want to eat them ? ⁣ ⁣ It turns out…

4 October 2019

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Maternal Mental HealthBaby Sleep

Visiting a new baby? Think about the mum first

Repost time! The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the…

29 August 2019

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Birthwork & CareersBaby Sleep

I'm interested to know who my followers are

I'm interested to know who my followers are. Are you a birth worker? Do you teach mums or mums to be? Do you support mums with breastfeeding or baby sleep? Are you aspiring to get into this field…

20 May 2019

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Partners & FamilyMaternal Mental Health

When having your first baby, it's important to equip yourself with as much knowledge…

When having your first baby, it's important to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible surrounding pregnancy, birth, feeding and baby care. This can be done via books, antenatal classes…

19 May 2019

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Maternal Mental HealthBaby Sleep

The excitement of a newborn!

The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the minute she…

9 May 2019

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Partners & FamilyBirthwork & Careers

Many new dads will feel a rush of love and protective instincts when their new baby is…

Many new dads will feel a rush of love and protective instincts when their new baby is born. Some might not feel this connection immediately thus taking slightly longer to form a bond. There are…

25 April 2019