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What’s so good about breastfeeding?
You don’t have to look too far in the antenatal bumpf, sorry I mean ‘literature’, that we’re given these days to see a list of the ‘benefits of breastfeeding’. When I first read these during my first...
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Mum-to-Mum sharing: at-breast supplementation
In this post I’d like to share my experience of using a little-known ingenious device for supplementing breast milk with formula milk. I haven’t met many mums who have used such a thing, and as far as...
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Breastfeeding support: accurate info, practical help, listening ears
I am absolutely convinced that every mum needs support if she is going to reach her breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding involves many factors (physical, hormonal, emotional, social, psychological etc.)...
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Competition time! Counting down to National Breastfeeding week
Back in April it was cloth nappies, and next week it’s breastfeeding – two things that I am so glad we do as a family and therefore would like to raise awareness of, particularly during the weeks when...
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What I love about breastfeeding – #KBBF2013
It’s the start of National Breastfeeding week, and that means the start of the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt! You can find out more about the hunt in general and where to find more posts...
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Where to turn if breastfeeding gets tough – #KBBF2013
As I’ve written before, I probably wouldn’t be here writing these posts for the Keep Britain Breastfeeding scavenger hunt if it wasn’t for the support of several people. I know I am pretty determined,...
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When will I stop breastfeeding? – #KBBF2013
I don’t know the answer to this, only my boys do. From early on in Andrew’s life, I said that I wanted him to self-wean rather than me leading. In general I’ve taken a very baby-led approach to...
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Keep Britain Breastfeeding scavenger hunt 2014
I can’t believe another year has passed and it’s nearly time for the annual Keep Britain Breastfeeding scavenger hunt again. I enjoyed the past two years that I’ve taken part in it, and as...
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Why I Chose to Breastfeed – #KBBF2014
The theme for today in the Keep Britain Breastfeeding scavenger hunt is ‘Why I chose to breastfeed’, which I thought was a great title to write to. The so-called ‘benefits’ of breastfeeding are often...
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Breastfeeding toddlers & beyond: not as weird as you might think – #KBBF2014
The theme for today in the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt is “Breastfeeding Beyond a Year”. I still remember the feeling when Andrew, my eldest son, got to his first birthday and was still...
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