OXYTOCIN and breastfeeding… What? Why? How?
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Dear Tired Mum, You have been breastfeeding your baby all his or her life so they’ve been blessed and not known anything different. You’re exhausted however and dream about an evening out with friends without your little one in tow, a date night with your partner or just a few hours of uninterrupted sleep. I…
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Almost all breastfeeding mothers come across situations, as one offs or on a regular basis, when they have to pump some milk. The psychological pressure can make it more difficult to remove milk in an already difficult situation when you’re juggling a newborn, perhaps older children and worrying about your baby’s weight and your supply….
How to maximise sleep with a breastfed baby?
Exhausted?
Breastfeeding a 6-12 months old baby day and night?
How can you maximise sleep for the whole family (while continuing to breastfeed)?