September 5th, 2011

‘Breastfeeding left me Infertile’- Did it, Did it Really?

So there has been some furore over the weekend after ‘That’s Life’ magazine published a story titled “My warning to mums: Breastfeeding left me infertile”. Not only was this article printed in the magazine, its headline was also splashed right across the front cover in its glaringly inaccurate and misleading state. Irresponsible much? Read on…

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By Laura

February 22nd, 2011

Featuring Boob Baby!

BoobBaby is a new website providing breastfeeding supplies, the website also includes a ‘Breastfeeding Zone’ which has lots of breastfeeding information and top tips. BoobBaby was established in October 2010 by myself Sarah and my husband Ryan, after my experience of trying to establish breastfeeding with my son Oliver.

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By heidi

January 14th, 2011

My Quote of the Day…

Joanna Moorhead wrote an article in the Guardian today after the new ‘research’ was published suggesting that mothers who exclusively breastfeed their infants for six months are increasing their childs risk of allergies and iron deficiencies…*rolls eyes* Upon reading her article, one statement in particular had me punching the air in agreement…

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By Laura

February 10th, 2010

Breast feed - Be a star

Since the advent of commercial formula, in 1912, breastfeeding began it’s slow decline and by the early 1970s over 75% of babies were fed on formula. It was around this time that the “knowledge gap” in breastfeeding truly began. Providing access to the experiences of others is where the www.beastar.org.uk campaign really triumphs, it bridges the 4 decade long knowledge gap and charges us with the responsibility of being the women that our future offspring can rely on for breastfeeding advice.

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By Leanne

February 5th, 2010

Breast-Feeding After Surgery

After reading Leanne’s fantastic post about Milk donation, it got me thinking about my own experiences with breast-feeding and so thought I would follow it up by putting fingers to the keyboard…

During pregnancy I knew that I wanted to breast-feed my baby, but I also knew that having had breast-surgery five years previously, that I may find this more difficult than most. Read on…

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By Holly

January 31st, 2010

Milk donation and the plight of Haitian babies.

Milk donation is something I feel very passionately about. After my gorgeous daughter was born she spent the first 24 hours of her life in neonatal intensive care for observations, while traumatic for any new mother to see her tiny baby in an incubator I soon learned that, compared to some mothers, I had it easy. I spent the vast majority of those 24 hours in NICU with my baby and couldn’t help looking around at the other incubators in which lay some of the tiniest babies I have ever seen. It was heartbreaking to behold and I feel a great deal of compassion and respect for the mothers of premature and poorly babies. Read on….

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By Leanne

January 17th, 2010

La Leche Leagues Response to GMTV Survey

Letter to GMTV re Breastfeeding Survey from Anna Burbidge Chair, Council of Directors, La Leche League GB

If you haven’t seen it already, you can take a look the survey here: http://www.gmtvsurveys.com/se.ashx?s=7C7FC32D3C863642

Having already completed the survey and left my opinions of it at the end, I was very pleased to read the GB LLL’s formal response. Read on…

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By Laura

January 30th, 2009

New Breastfeeding Cafe in Leicester

Each Wednesday morning from 10-12 women are able to get help and support from other mums, along with trained experts, at the Leicester based venue organised by the La Leche League.

The aim of the venture is to encourage more women to breastfeeding their babies, and to do so for as long as possible.

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By Laura

November 21st, 2008

Breastfeeding Improves Lung Function

Researchers from the University of Southampton and the College of Veterinary Medicine in Michigan State University have found that the physical effort of sucking milk during nursing may leave babies with stronger lungs as they grow up.

In a 10 year study of 1,456 babies they found that children who had been breastfed for at least 4 months had stronger lung function in later childhood. A third of the children were breastfed for at least 4 months, and on average, these children could blow out more air after taking a deep breath, and could blo it out faster.

This was the case regardless of whether their mother was asthmatic or suffered from allegies.

Yet one more reason to breastfeed!

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By Laura

October 15th, 2008

”Breastfeeding is Cool!”

”Breastfeeding is Cool!” Says Atomic Kitten Star, Jenni Frost

Atomic Kitten Star and celebrity mum, Jenni Frost, has been showing her support for breastfeeding by fronting the initiative Breast Buddy. As part of her tour of the UK, she has been  in Leicester encouraging more young mothers to breastfeed. She spoke to mums and mums-to-be at Beaumont Leys and Stocking Farm Childrens Centre about her breastfeeding experiences, and to inform them that breastfeeding is ‘not just something that Old Maids do!’

‘Breastfeeding is Cool’ says Jenni- and of course she is right!

Mums to be can register for the Breast Buddy initiative by texting BUDDY to 60022, and you will recieve an information pack which includes the NHS breastfeeding guide, and information about the Breastfeeding Helpline (0844 209 0920). You will also receive messages of encouragement to help you through the first few months, and have a dedicated Breastfeeding Buddy!

 

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By Laura