OXYTOCIN and breastfeeding… What? Why? How?
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Are you a ‘breastfeeding mum’ or ‘formula feeding mum’?
Are you a ‘breastfeeding mum’ or a ‘formula feeding mum’? Where do I begin with how much is wrong with this question… I’m not certain though that all of those families would like to be described as formula feeding families. Bear in mind they might be giving 1 bottle a day or 6 bottles a…
My baby is crying! What can I do?
You paced around the block 10 times, went for a drive, fed and watered baby, checked for wet and dirty nappies, even saw a doctor and excluded all medical causes. You paid a lactation consultant for breastfeeding support and still. Your baby cries for considerable amounts of time in the day/night. You are desperate. If…
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Do you want to parent this way?
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