http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net A place to support you through the ups and downs of breastfeeding Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:21:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2008/01/14/tips-for-breastfeeding-in-summer/ 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 ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/09/26/breastfeeders-anonymous/ 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 ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/09/23/go-princess-mary/ 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 ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-doesnt-help-asthma/ 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 ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/09/10/facebook-bans-breastfeeding/ 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 http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/08/24/beer-to-help-breast-milk/ 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 ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/08/03/blog-challenge-mum-tips/ 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, ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/07/28/loving-breastfeeding-and-my-dirty-little-secret/ 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 ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/07/28/world-breastfeeding-week-1-7-august-2007/ 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. ... http://mumknowsbreast.mumspace.net/2007/07/14/tips-for-making-breastfeeding-easier/