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Galactogues

Galactogues

  Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications that may help to increase breastmilk supply. The use of a galactagogue requires consultation with a lactation consultant and/or medical adviser. Most mothers are...

Galactogues

  Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications that may help to increase breastmilk supply. The use of a galactagogue requires consultation with a lactation consultant and/or medical adviser. Most mothers are...

Kama’s Story

Kama’s Story

  My daughter was born on the 6th of September. I was so absolutely determined to breastfeed her as I had failed with my first many years before. We started...

Kama’s Story

  My daughter was born on the 6th of September. I was so absolutely determined to breastfeed her as I had failed with my first many years before. We started...

Engorgement Tips

Engorgement Tips

Take an anti inflammatory medication Drain the breast – Breastfeed at least 8-12 times in 24hrs. Make sure the latch is correct and use breast compressions Reverse pressure softening Heat...

Engorgement Tips

Take an anti inflammatory medication Drain the breast – Breastfeed at least 8-12 times in 24hrs. Make sure the latch is correct and use breast compressions Reverse pressure softening Heat...

Shooting pains between feeds

Shooting pains between feeds

Check your nipples for colour change ie white or purple If they change colour the cause may be Raynauds Rule out a bacterial infection – if you see pus or...

Shooting pains between feeds

Check your nipples for colour change ie white or purple If they change colour the cause may be Raynauds Rule out a bacterial infection – if you see pus or...

Katie + Alina's Story

Katie + Alina's Story

I thought it was about time I shared my experience with pregnancy and child birth in its entirety. I figure getting it out there in the world will serve as...

Katie + Alina's Story

I thought it was about time I shared my experience with pregnancy and child birth in its entirety. I figure getting it out there in the world will serve as...

Pumping Hurts

Pumping Hurts

  The two most common causes of pumping pain are: 1. Pump suction set too high 2. Poor fitting pump Lower your pump setting - your milk will come only...

Pumping Hurts

  The two most common causes of pumping pain are: 1. Pump suction set too high 2. Poor fitting pump Lower your pump setting - your milk will come only...