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Video8:236 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
Post"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before?
"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before? If you are concerned about breastfeeding for fear it will may your boobs droop, it's good to know that actually it's the amazing changes…
12 December 2020
PostHow 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
PostThe 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
Post**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
PostWhen your child stops breastfeeding, you may find that some milk leaks from your…
When your child stops breastfeeding, you may find that some milk leaks from your breasts during the initial weeks. The leaking should subside after a month or so but you may be able to express the…
20 June 2022
Post**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
PostI did a breastfeeding Q & A in my stories back in September and received over 500…
I did a breastfeeding Q & A in my stories back in September and received over 500 questions. I posted this shortly after as one particular question came up multiple times: "What do I feed my…
4 December 2020
PostMany 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
PostExtra fluid and calorie intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Extra fluid and calorie intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The term 'eating for two' doesnt actually wmean you need to eat twice the amount of food when you're pregnant. Everyone is…
18 January 2021
PostIt'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
Reel0:32various best breastfeeding positions for a single baby and twins
13 February 2024
Reel0:24How newborn meconium changes in the first week #newborn #postpartum #breastfeeding
I associate everything with everything 🤣 For real though, meconium is like marmite in texture and colour. It changes quickly though, turning yellow by the time a newborn is a week old. If youre…
11 February 2024
PostLove 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
PostI first posted this last year and it still gets on my nerves
I first posted this last year and it still gets on my nerves. Why does an upright baby that can walk = cows milk in a cup? . The world health organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for…
17 September 2020
PostJust as I was about to post this, I came on insta and saw a post by…
Just as I was about to post this, I came on insta and saw a post by @thepregnancyfoodcompany regarding @littlepeachlondon and her decision to stop posting her breastfeeding pictures due to…
18 October 2019
PostBetty just loved to eat 😂
Betty just loved to eat 😂 . . I loved to eat too when I was pregnant. Appetite went through the roof. Shouldn't be 'eating for two' but honestly I could have easily done so!! I craved ice chips…
1 March 2020
PostComments 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
PostTo all those who had a tiresome night last night
To all those who had a tiresome night last night. I know your eyes are burning, you probably feel ready to throw up, are totally touched out and feel like your brain is a big mound of jelly. How…
10 May 2022
PostI'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
PostI had my first shift back at work today since giving birth
I had my first shift back at work today since giving birth. As I work in the community visiting postpartum women, I was shocked at the number of women who didn't understand the mechanics of…
5 May 2019
PostAs I sit here feeding my baby, my 2 year old is flying around the living room on a…
As I sit here feeding my baby, my 2 year old is flying around the living room on a scooter, trying to get in the drawers with the permanent markers, throwing his unfinished cereal around the place…
18 April 2019
PostExpressing in hospital
Expressing in hospital Most babies are able to feed directly from the breast, but there are some circumstances when this may be difficult. If a baby is premature, is finding latching and sucking…
20 November 2021
PostBleeding 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