What shall we do with a sleepy baby… (when they need feeding)?














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…
Some of you may wonder what happens during a lactation consultation. Sounds clinical, doesn’t it? It really isn’t. Most of what I do is LISTENING and observing. I will ask you to fill in a detailed intake form so I can prepare for my visit in advance and have some idea of your history before…
In the early weeks, babies may ‘spit up’ occasionally after feeds, due to their immature gut.This ‘laundry problem’ should resolve itself in 50% of babies, without any outside intervention. (GOR*) In a small percentage of babies, the valve between the stomach and oesophagus does not close properly. (GORD*)This disease can result in more regular and…
Poor mummy Elmo can’t sleep!
Baby Elmo is asleep!
“Help! What to do if my baby has started sleeping longer stretches and my boobs are full?”
Exhausted?
Breastfeeding a 6-12 months old baby day and night?
How can you maximise sleep for the whole family (while continuing to breastfeed)?