https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings A selection of useful tips and information for when things aren't going well en-us 2016-10-08 08:49:53 UTC 2023-06-24 14:18:27 UTC hello@padlet.com annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/129270305 the WHY and the HOW]]> 2016-10-08 08:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/129270305 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/129270352 Here's Jack Newman showing how breast compression results in more swallowing by baby]]> 2016-10-08 08:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/129270352 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135544957 In the first few days, sometimes the breasts can get very hard and full. this makes it difficult for the baby to latch on. Here is a useful way of softening the area around the nipple, making attachment easier.]]> 2016-11-05 13:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135544957 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135556792 Nappies are a parent friendly way of checking how much milk your baby is taking, especially during the first few weeks.]]> 2016-11-05 17:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135556792 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135556980 This video shows the difference between effective feeding and ineffective, with tips on how to improve things]]> 2016-11-05 17:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135556980 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135557394 Breastfeeding should not hurt, nor should it cause damage. More information here. ]]> 2016-11-05 17:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/135557394 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/139623159 This video combines the nipple flip technique with the koala bear hold and might be helpful for babies who struggle to get enough in, for example if they have a tongue tie]]> 2016-11-23 16:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/139623159 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/151993770 Worried about constipation?]]> 2017-02-06 22:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/151993770 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/151995200 A handy get-me-out-of-here tip for a baby who quickly stops suckling. It's a short term fix to get more milk into your baby while you work out what the problem is.]]> 2017-02-06 22:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/151995200 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/152476895 If you think there might not be enough, or you're worried there is too much, click here]]> 2017-02-08 14:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/152476895 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/192555970 If you are having difficulties do seek help. Phone me (07472 795916), call the nct helpline (0300 330 0700 8am-10pm) come to a Baby Café, or call the local health visitor advice line (01883 340 922 8am-5pm). And please keep seeking help until you get the help you need. . .none of us has all the answers, but we will all help you work things out.]]> 2017-09-29 17:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/192555970 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/220076976 a good starting point]]> 2018-01-10 09:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/220076976 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/296354777 2018-10-24 10:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/296354777 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/300180623 Sometimes feeding issues can arise because parents are misreading their baby’s cues, reading intention where there is none - babies don’t manipulate. This article is a  general one but it has some helpful thoughts]]> 2018-11-04 14:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/300180623 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/301375352 2018-11-07 09:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/301375352 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/301375759 Try leaning back - either once baby is latched on, or to enable baby to latch on.

Once baby is on the breast and you are leaning back, try micro-movements - making little adjustments to your and baby’s positions to enable a deeper latch. As you baby suckles he or she will draw the breast in deeper, so tiny adjustments can often help this to happen.]]> 2018-11-07 09:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/301375759 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/350686762 2019-04-11 09:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/350686762 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/2472236446 This is the most up to date information on how to manage these issues.]]> 2023-02-07 18:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/2472236446 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/2631458328 Handy summary of how to treat mastitis]]> 2023-06-24 14:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/2631458328 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/2631458777 Details on'blocked ducts' and mastitis and how to treat them - this is the revised protocol issued in 2022]]> 2023-06-24 14:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/usefulthings/wish/2631458777