Well it’s been a long time between posts, so I thought that the start of a new year is a great time to get things rolling again! Now the warm weather is well and truely here, I thought some tips for breastfeeding in summer might come in handy. As a mum of two summer babies in QLD, the heat can present challenges!
So what your best tip for breastfeeding in summer? I’ll start off
1. Drink plenty ...
gillygirl :: Jan.14.2008 :: Uncategorized :: 2 Comments »
I came across this fantastic new book that I want to share with you all. Breastfeeders Anonymous is a light-hearted, informative and easy-to-read book. It’s not a DIY Guide to Breastfeeding (although there is a chapter on the ‘Mechanics of Breastfeeding); it’s a support group in a book, in which a number of mums relate the good, bad and ugly of breastfeeding.
I also had a chance to chat to the author Rachael Blair, ...
gillygirl :: Sep.26.2007 :: breastfeeding stories, Product Reviews, breastfeeding support :: No Comments »
It’s good to see that royalty are just like the rest of us. I was reading an article today about Denmark’s Princess Mary in New York. She has 5 month old daughter Isabella with her who she is still breastfeeding. Go Mary! It’s great to see a royal role model for breastfeeding. She said she was up very early in the morning going for walks with the baby. Kinda makes me pleased that royalty also suffer from sleep deprivation ...
gillygirl :: Sep.23.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
Came across this interesting article on Brisbane times about a new study that found long term breastfeeding doesn’t prevent asthma and other allergies as previously thought. The article even subtly suggests a link between breastfeeding and a rise in asthma. What’s your view?
See what you think of the article Breastfeeding Doesn’t Help Asthma.
gillygirl :: Sep.17.2007 :: breastfeeding stories :: 3 Comments »
Came across an article today about Facebook removing images on people’s profiles that were of breastfeeding mums labelling them "obscene". 
But it seems that Facebook mums aren’t going down without a fight - a Facebook group has been started challenging Facebook’s right to do this - and it has over 7000 members.
If there are fines in place for discriminating against a breastfeeding mum in public, surely they ...
madmadmummy :: Sep.10.2007 :: Uncategorized :: 1 Comment »
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 ...
gillygirl :: Aug.03.2007 :: breastfeeding support :: 16 Comments »
I feel its a dirty little secret and probably is to most of you…. but sadly and stupidly I admit it online. Oh well Im out and Im proud lol I have enjoyed breastfeeding ,it has been fabulous for both my son and myself. Its been a fabulous comfort tool, given fantastic nutrition when my child has been sick, generally and when he needed to go to sleep or some comfort. I cant believe the ...
nightnanniesmum :: Jul.28.2007 :: Uncategorized :: 2 Comments »
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year to help promote and support breastfeeding mums. Here’s a link to a great article written by Tash Hughes about the week and what you can do to celebrate it ! http://www.savetimeonline.com.au/articlebank/breastfweek.html
Save Time Online also have a great range of special offers available to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week as well as lots of links and useful information about breastfeeding. Check it out - there’s lots of great reading here!
Happy World Breastfeeding ...
gillygirl :: Jul.28.2007 :: breastfeeding support :: No Comments »
Breastfeeding a newborn can be a challenging experience at the best of times, let alone running a household and looking after older siblings at the same time. However, with a few tips and a little planning it can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your new baby. You will even get an excuse to put your feet up once in a while!
Plan Ahead
Think of what you need to achieve in ...
gillygirl :: Jul.14.2007 :: Uncategorized :: 1 Comment »
