In this guest blog, lactation consultant Emma Pickett explores what's "normal" in the first week with a newborn, and encourages mums to trust their baby and their own instincts.
post. Guest blog: “Is this normal?” The first week with a breastfeeding newborn
post. Breastfeeding a matter of human rights, say UN experts, urging action on formula milk
In light of new research about the benefits of breastfeeding, Sue Ashmore discusses why we need change the way we talk about breastfeeding.
post. Blog: Changing the conversation around breastfeeding
Thanks to the Burdett Trust, six neonatal units are being offered a unique opportunity to receive financial and practical support to gain Unicef UK Baby Friendly accreditation.
post. Supporting neonatal units to achieve Baby Friendly accreditation
In this guest blog, breastfeeding counsellor Emma Pickett addresses women's worries about breastfeeding in public and suggests how to overcome them.
post. Guest blog: Thank you for breastfeeding in public – I know it can be scary
This World Breastfeeding Week we're highlighting the importance of breastfeeding support in giving children the best start in life.
post. Guest blog: The importance of breastfeeding support
It's important that both starting and ending breastfeeding are seen as part of a loving, reciprocal relationship between mum and baby.
post. Guest blog: The emotional experience of breastfeeding
To tackle the UK's low breastfeeding rates, we need to support communities to understand, value and normalise breastfeeding.
post. Guest blog: Feeding baby out and about in the UK: What’s the fuss?
Support from family and wider society can have a huge impact on a woman's ability and decision to breastfeed.
post. Guest blog: Celebrating the breastfeeding community
Advice that babies must follow a strict three-hourly breastfeeding routine is causing mothers distress and guilt,and reducing breastfeeding rates.
post. Guest blog: Breastfeeding: The dangerous obsession with the infant feeding interval
