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Understanding D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)

D-MER is a condition experienced by some breastfeeding women. It is a negative emotional or mood change that occurs in tandem with the milk ejection...

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How To Know Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk

When breastfeeding, it is not always possible to know exactly how much milk baby is getting. If breastfeeding is going well, and baby is being...

Understanding Mastitis And Blocked Ducts

Blocked ducts and mastitis are complications women can experience when breastfeeding. In this post we will discuss the symptoms and ways to treat each condition...

Understanding Tongue Tie

Tongue tie is understood to be an anatomical difference where the lingual frenulum (piece of tissue connecting the tongue to the base of the mouth)...

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Nipple Confusion Explained

Nipple confusion refers to the difficulty some breastfed babies may experience when introduced to bottle or dummy teats. While some infants switch between feeding methods...

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What Is Responsive Feeding?

Responsive feeding is essentially the process of a parent recognizing their babies cues around feeding and responding appropriately. Responsive parenting in general is advised as...

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How To Get The Perfect Latch

Breastfeeding is a skill like any other, it takes time and practice to perfect. Some mums and babies may find it tricky at the beginning,...

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Breastfeeding Patterns And Volumes – What Is Normal?

Babies' feeding patterns and the volumes of milk consumed at each feed vary considerably. These variations are perfectly normal and are due to the multitude...

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What Factors Impact Infant Feeding Choices?

As noted in our previous blog, Global Breastfeeding Rates – How Do They Vary?, the rates of families choosing breastfeeding as the method to feed...

Global Breastfeeding Rates – How Do They Vary?

Breastfeeding rates across the world vary considerably. Despite guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that all babies should be breastfed exclusively for the first...