tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post3366034721684302355..comments2024-02-12T22:27:24.395-08:00Comments on Breastfeeding in England: My 5 Tips for Successful BreastfeedingBoobieMilkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407330119875959165noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-83969561150858277282013-07-01T05:49:12.671-07:002013-07-01T05:49:12.671-07:00It is sometimes overwhelming, I found it easier to...It is sometimes overwhelming, I found it easier to take each day one at a time. Robyn Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521758294312991814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-86984767322716874692013-06-26T14:41:25.703-07:002013-06-26T14:41:25.703-07:00get comfy, have the tv remote, your phone, chocola...get comfy, have the tv remote, your phone, chocolate & a water bottle handy, you spend a lot of time feeding in the beginning!leckybeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500789498381643392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-92224408464820547762013-06-26T00:25:46.177-07:002013-06-26T00:25:46.177-07:00These tips are brilliant. I would add to do your r...These tips are brilliant. I would add to do your research on normal newborn sleeping and feeding behaviour before baby arrives so that you can be prepared. Laura Honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196782114283856233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-87407322944859791562013-06-25T15:22:50.148-07:002013-06-25T15:22:50.148-07:00My top tip is never let yourself or others questio...My top tip is never let yourself or others question your milk supply, if your baby is producing plenty of wet and dirty nappies then your doing a good job :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378542980302389088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-30603099188073472042013-06-25T07:39:37.775-07:002013-06-25T07:39:37.775-07:00The much over used phrase 'keep calm and carry...The much over used phrase 'keep calm and carry on' applies to breastfeeding in my mind, just ignore all the comments, 'advice' and any funny looks and get on with it!!Letahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772055777632977534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-76400877001916416482013-06-25T06:22:46.965-07:002013-06-25T06:22:46.965-07:00Be aware that around 10% of babies are tongue-tied...Be aware that around 10% of babies are tongue-tied, which can interfere with nursing. Most HCPs won't spot this (especially a posterior tie). Try a lactation consultant for better help!sc2987https://www.blogger.com/profile/12791246179985887106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-27228197139068066272013-06-25T01:32:48.473-07:002013-06-25T01:32:48.473-07:00be determined! xbe determined! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137483875869936849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-80127212445410643772013-06-24T13:08:34.254-07:002013-06-24T13:08:34.254-07:00try to relax an enjoytry to relax an enjoyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608349657389124315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-15593424671424566292013-06-24T12:52:44.528-07:002013-06-24T12:52:44.528-07:00Get all the help and support you can with getting ...Get all the help and support you can with getting your Latch rightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496005349016149018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-2844549437158629532013-06-24T12:47:55.829-07:002013-06-24T12:47:55.829-07:00my top tip is read the la leche league book - the ...my top tip is read the la leche league book - the womanly art of breastfeeding. Its very useful and has info on local LLL groups for mums! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295709495579318317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-7731221322813518082013-06-24T12:43:48.073-07:002013-06-24T12:43:48.073-07:00Relax, it will all come ood in the end! knowing th...Relax, it will all come ood in the end! knowing that made me determined to continue in the early days! Eat lots and drink lots too!Ktedwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945934724410905372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-36883038799758149902013-06-24T12:22:20.061-07:002013-06-24T12:22:20.061-07:00my top tip would be to get to your local support g...my top tip would be to get to your local support groups before baby arrives, meet the breastfeeding supporters and local breastfeeding mums. These people and their companionship, support, knowledge and experience will be so valuable to you, and its easier to go to them after baby is born if you have already met themAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062056285040676205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-9115028256648672212013-06-24T11:33:09.281-07:002013-06-24T11:33:09.281-07:00My tip was also to relax - followed by acceptance....My tip was also to relax - followed by acceptance. Accept normal newborn behaviour and accept that you need help. Adele Jarrett-Kerr @ circusqueen.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113223035389414807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-2167178522797086572013-06-24T11:14:42.869-07:002013-06-24T11:14:42.869-07:00Follow baby's lead for feeding and always be c...Follow baby's lead for feeding and always be comfortableAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354444969823665575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-91963722376678472522013-06-24T09:56:41.730-07:002013-06-24T09:56:41.730-07:00Always wear a vest top under your clothes to help ...Always wear a vest top under your clothes to help with public feeing x Alex willettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480870602453690839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-40990333738535508122013-06-24T06:50:20.229-07:002013-06-24T06:50:20.229-07:00Drink plenty of water and carry a bottle with you ...Drink plenty of water and carry a bottle with you - its very thirst work!Hannah Igoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900649565302958994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-8661111547110698772013-06-24T05:21:12.000-07:002013-06-24T05:21:12.000-07:00ignore clocks. feed as often and for as long as ba...ignore clocks. feed as often and for as long as baby wantsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096089603799103004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-16774404567424927352013-06-24T04:13:01.610-07:002013-06-24T04:13:01.610-07:00just keep going after having twins I found it hard...just keep going after having twins I found it hard but I was persistant xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701118783407781715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-76829792239728901462013-06-24T02:31:50.513-07:002013-06-24T02:31:50.513-07:00Expect feeding to take up about 8 hours a day to s...Expect feeding to take up about 8 hours a day to start with. If it doesn't then lucky you, and if it does, lucky you. Put your feet up and relax and enjoy the pace and the time with your child :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-86865160652471833492013-06-24T01:18:33.662-07:002013-06-24T01:18:33.662-07:00Just relax and follow baby's lead. They won...Just relax and follow baby's lead. They won't overfeed or starve themselves. And enjoy the snuggly sleepy feeding cuddles, they end far too soon!Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09120392697179314371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-78895712276265703462013-06-24T01:07:47.253-07:002013-06-24T01:07:47.253-07:00Don't always listen to the older generations o...Don't always listen to the older generations on breastfeeding. Cluster feeding = milk not good enough for baby according to a relative of mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-84168616961019631352013-06-24T01:06:39.936-07:002013-06-24T01:06:39.936-07:00The more relaxed you are the more relaxed baby wil...The more relaxed you are the more relaxed baby will be. Take the time to enjoy the closeness you have with your baby. Make sure to have snacks and water at hand in the early days. Feeding made me so hungry at first.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268093605081019628noreply@blogger.com