I came across this article today and thought that I would post it - I am not sure that I agree with it but it is interesting nonetheless - let me know what you think…

www.webmd.com/parenting/having-a-beer-to-nurse

madmadmummy :: Aug.24.2007 :: Useful Links, breastfeeding stories :: 1 Comment »

I have decided to set myself and the other members of Mum Knows Breast a challenge - 30 Tips in 30 days! This means posting a new tip everyday for the next month to help breastfeeding mums. I thought it would be a good way to support World Breastfeeding Week and get the ball rolling. It be great to help other mums out there.

So please help me out with your tips otherwise I’m going to be one busy bee. Here goes….

Tip No 1 -  Give yourself permission to fail

Sound strange doesn’t it? Let me explain. I think as new mums we put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect then when things don’t go to plan we think we have failed or are a bad mum. The same goes for breastfeeding. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and realise that the early breastfeeding days are hard for everyone. It’s O.K to ask for help and admit that your having problems with breastfeeding. Nearly all mums do. Ask for help and don’t put pressure on yourself to be perfect. Sometimes when the pressure is off you can find  breastfeeding can become a little easier. Eliminate ’shoulds’ from your vocabulary. Doing your best is enough. You might just surprise yourself. Hang in there.

gillygirl :: Aug.03.2007 :: breastfeeding support :: 16 Comments »