https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle If your breastfeeding, are there things you should or shouldn't do? en-us 2017-01-24 11:14:38 UTC 2026-01-21 09:54:25 UTC hello@padlet.com annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148966534 In most situations there is a medicine that is compatible with breastfeeding. Click on the link below to find out more]]> 2017-01-24 11:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148966534 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148967016 Information sheet from the Breastfeeding Network]]> 2017-01-24 11:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148967016 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148967822 A quick reference article that answers most questions]]> 2017-01-24 11:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148967822 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148968497 A useful article if you are worrying that certain foods may affect your baby, or wondering about losing weight, or how much liquid to drink.]]> 2017-01-24 11:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/148968497 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/170330134 2017-05-06 21:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/170330134 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/192692279 In most cultures, there is a strong tradition of caring for new mothers for an extended period to help them make the sometimes difficult transition to motherhood. ]]> 2017-09-30 17:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/192692279 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/209946574 This means  recognizing your baby's cues for hunger and fullness and responding to them appropriately (feeding baby or stopping). This process is active and interactive. The parent is actively paying attention to baby while feeding, noticing the subtle cues the baby gives and responding to them appropriately. Here’s why ]]> 2017-11-24 15:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/209946574 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/210791156 about what new mothers need after birth. Other cultures support and care for new mothers. Perhaps that’s why they have a very low incidence of postnatal depression.]]> 2017-11-28 09:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/210791156 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/210805854 We all want the best for our children. The way we care for a baby can help build a baby who is confident and happy, able to make secure relationships. It’s all a out parenting responsively.]]> 2017-11-28 10:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/210805854 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/213191473 Parents often feel that their baby needs a routine. The truth is a young baby only know what is happening now and cannot be comforted by the predictsbility of a routine for the simple reason that he cannot predict what will happen in 5 minutes time. 

Strict routines can be harmful - see the link. However having a pattern to the day can be helpful for parents, as it gives structure. The pattern does need to be flexible to cope with the unpredictability of life with a new baby!]]> 2017-12-05 09:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/213191473 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/216064810 A separate Padlet on babies emotional development and how you can support it in the way you parent]]> 2017-12-14 08:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/216064810 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/216700753 This interesting article presents a reasoned argument]]> 2017-12-16 17:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/216700753 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/218011167 When you become a parent, you can feel very vulnerable. Everyone seems to have an opinion, from your mother to your health professionals. Here are some tips for navigating your way through.]]> 2017-12-26 14:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/218011167 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/218363146 Breastfeeding has an anti-inflammatory effect, which can be helpful. See this paper on depression which mentions it.]]> 2018-01-02 17:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/218363146 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/227728778 “Don’t give in. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or both; feed your baby. Feed them anywhere and everywhere.”]]> 2018-02-03 09:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/227728778 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/239102475 2018-03-07 12:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/239102475 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/264464742 The Breastfeeding Network has loads of information on this. And if you need further information, please call a Breastfeeding Counsellor and get support as we can point you in the direction of  specialist sources of information.]]> 2018-05-30 08:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/264464742 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/279180607 Because mothers have needs too!]]> 2018-09-09 17:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/279180607 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/279180753 2018-09-09 17:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/279180753 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/283316181 While this article is about pregnancy, so of it has relevance for experiencing grief during early parenthood.]]> 2018-09-19 09:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/283316181 annebfc https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/301372729 It is now recommended that breastfeeding mothers take vitamin D supplements. Here is a helpful article on the topic.]]> 2018-11-07 08:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/annebfc/lifestyle/wish/301372729