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First Impressions
At the top of my to-do list when I was pregnant with Amaya, my second child, was to find a breastfeeding group. I stopped breastfeeding my son when he was four months old due to the challenges I faced with a lack of support. I was the first person in my family for three generations who breastfed through choice. My mum breastfed my brother and sister as she could not afford formula. I grew up hearing how painful it was and how much she hated it.... continue reading
At the top of my to-do list when I was pregnant with Amaya, my second child, was to find a breastfeeding group. I stopped breastfeeding my son when he was four months old due to the challenges I faced with a lack of support. I was the first person in my family for three generations who breastfed through choice. My mum breastfed my brother and sister as she could not afford formula. I grew up hearing how painful it was and how much she hated it.... continue reading
2020
Breastfeeding and coronavirus
Ongoing news coverage about coronavirus / COVID 19 can be alarming and it is important to keep track of the most recent current guidance. If you’re breastfeeding, you may be worrying about whether you would be able to pass the illness on to your baby if you caught it yourself.
Please look here for more about milk for your baby during the coronavirus pandemic.
Please see this page on the La Leche League International website, which is being regularly updated to reflect the most recent guidance.
Breastfeeding and coronavirus
Ongoing news coverage about coronavirus / COVID 19 can be alarming and it is important to keep track of the most recent current guidance. If you’re breastfeeding, you may be worrying about whether you would be able to pass the illness on to your baby if you caught it yourself.
Please look here for more about milk for your baby during the coronavirus pandemic.
Please see this page on the La Leche League International website, which is being regularly updated to reflect the most recent guidance.
Breastfeeding and festivities
During festive seasons, women can sometimes feel pressured to get away from their baby and go out on their own. However, many mothers don’t feel like leaving their child, especially in the early months. Breastfed babies are very portable and you can take them with you to almost any place. If you go to stay with relatives explain what you’re comfortable with, as even young babies can sometimes be upset if they are passed around too much (read article...)
During festive seasons, women can sometimes feel pressured to get away from their baby and go out on their own. However, many mothers don’t feel like leaving their child, especially in the early months. Breastfed babies are very portable and you can take them with you to almost any place. If you go to stay with relatives explain what you’re comfortable with, as even young babies can sometimes be upset if they are passed around too much (read article...)
