Breastfeeding by Laura McIntyre

Best Beginnings

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:24:40 UTC

A series of videos that gives you a good feel for what it's like to breastfeed a baby. It includes topics such as the first few weeks, feeding out and about, expressing, starting solids and going back to work.

Positioning and Attachment

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:26:43 UTC

More detailed written information with lots of videos about how to breastfeed.

Laura McIntyre - Local NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:30:40 UTC

You can contact me for support and information by phone or email and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Tel: 07914456745 (texts only)
Email: LauraNCTFareham@gmail.com

NCT Infant Feeding Line

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:31:44 UTC

The NCT Infant Feeding line is available everyday 8am-midnight to help with all difficulties related to infant feeding.

Local Breastfeeding Groups

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:32:41 UTC

Details of local breastfeeding groups can be found on the Fareham and Gosport Breastfeeding Facebook page. This is run by the Breastfeeding Network and is a good place to gain support from other local breastfeeding mums.

Alcohol and Breastfeeding

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:36:18 UTC

Medication and Breastfeeding

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:36:37 UTC

Mastitis

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:40:01 UTC

How to tell if breastfeeding is going well.

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-09 13:42:40 UTC

A simple table to help decide when you can relax and when it might be worth seeking support.

Birth related challenges

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-10 13:22:28 UTC

Sometimes interventions used in labour can make breastfeeding more challenging in the early days. If you think your baby's feeding may have been affected by one of these interventions, seek support.

What to expect in your baby's nappy

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-14 11:06:44 UTC

What goes in must come out! Therefore, you can use your baby's nappy as a guide to how well the feeding is going. If your baby is not producing as many wet or dirty nappies as you would expect, seek support from your midwife, health visitor or a breastfeeding counsellor.

Being an involved non-breastfeeding parent of a breastfed baby

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-14 11:09:59 UTC

Newborn Breast Crawl

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-25 15:20:56 UTC

An example of a newborn baby crawling to the breast and starting a feed in the first hour after birth.

Partners

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-25 15:23:02 UTC

Evidence suggests that having a supportive partner greatly influences the success of breastfeeding.

Crying

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-25 19:47:17 UTC

Tips to help you cope with a crying baby and recognise what might be wrong.

Sore Nipples

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-28 11:09:14 UTC

Information to help you prevent sore nipples and identify possible causes

Engorgement

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-28 11:26:14 UTC

Breasts can sometimes become painfully full, particularly in the early days. Here's some information to help avoid and treat this issue.

Milk Production

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-28 11:47:01 UTC

Information about how milk is produced, colostrum and the let-down reflex.

Breastfeeding in Public

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-28 13:18:24 UTC

Lots of practical tips for feeding whilst out and about

Attaching your baby to the breast

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-28 13:30:43 UTC

How to get a good latch.

Night Waking

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-01-31 13:35:37 UTC

Information on what normal sleep for a baby looks like.

Skin to Skin

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-02-05 20:54:26 UTC

Skin to skin has many benefits for all parents and babies and can help with getting breastfeeding established too.

Twins Trust - Breastfeeding twins

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-02-14 10:37:49 UTC

You do need to register to access some of the resources.

Breastfeeding tips

LauraNCTFareham — 2019-02-14 12:10:47 UTC

Information about how often to feed your baby, how long a feed might last and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk

Illness in newborn babies

LauraNCTFareham — 2021-09-07 14:03:58 UTC

Leaflet with information about jaundice and a helpful chart about what to expect in terms of numbers of feeds and wet and dirty nappies in the first few days

Breastfeeding Multiples

LauraNCTFareham — 2022-02-17 19:00:19 UTC

Breastfeeding Twins Leaflet

LauraNCTFareham — 2022-02-17 19:01:31 UTC

NHS Page on feeding multiples

LauraNCTFareham — 2022-02-17 19:02:53 UTC

Video on Breastfeeding twins

LauraNCTFareham — 2022-02-17 19:04:48 UTC

Breastfeeding sick or premature babies

LauraNCTFareham — 2022-02-17 19:06:16 UTC

A series of videos on premature babies including some about feeding and expressing for a premature baby.

Video of a baby breastfeeding with an ideal latch

LauraNCTFareham — 2023-07-29 09:12:06 UTC

Notice how tight in the baby's mouth and nose are. Both cheeks are touching the breast. The baby's spine is fully inline (no head turning to the side) and the baby's chin is free from his chest. The mother is using gravity to create a sustainable position.

How to hand express

LauraNCTFareham — 2023-07-29 09:23:18 UTC

Hand expression is not essential but can be very useful particularly in the first couple of days if breastfeeding is not going well. There is no need to supplement with formula milk if you can hand express and give your baby milk that way. You can also use this technique to express colostrum antenatally if you want to. Practical part of the video starts at 1:33. https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding/hand-expressing-milk.html

If you want to explore further after the session, these resources are a good place to start.

LauraNCTFareham — 2023-10-24 10:03:28 UTC

Breastfeeding your baby

LauraNCTFareham — 2023-10-28 15:04:53 UTC

A useful video showing an ideal position to start learning to breastfeed in.

Micro adjustments

LauraNCTFareham — 2023-10-30 19:57:05 UTC

This video shows really clearly how you can make small adjustments during feeding to get a good latch.

Is your baby getting enough milk?

LauraNCTFareham — 2023-11-03 17:43:08 UTC

This is a useful article if you are concerned that your baby is not getting enough milk or if you have been advised to supplement your baby with additional milk. It includes how to know if your baby is getting enough, how to increase the milk your baby is getting at the breast and how to supplement if needed without undermining breastfeeding.

Late preterm babies/early term babies

LauraNCTFareham — 2025-02-07 18:33:26 UTC

Breastfeeding can often be more challenging with babies born early even when they are technically full term (over 37 weeks gestation). This is a really useful podcast episode for anyone whose baby arrives before around 38/39 weeks but does not need specialist neonatal care in hospital or who is planning a slightly early birth for medical reasons.