Breastfeeding truly is best and holds many advantages for both mom and baby. But breastfeeding is also hard work, especially in the early weeks. Many women who planned to breastfeed give up in this time, often simply because they didn’t have the right information and support. Here you’ll get expert tips and advice, and learn more about normal breastfeeding patterns, how to deal with the difficulties and on living life while breastfeeding (and yes, this is possible!).
Most women who stop breastfeeding do so because they feel they have a low milk supply. The idea of not being able to provide in the needs of this little baby they love so much is daunting. In the majority of these cases the mother actually had enough milk, but simply was not equipped to […]
I had a beautiful breastfeeding journey with both my kids- 18 months with each of them. Some moments were beyond precious, others were gut wrenching, some filled me with joy while others brought me to tears- some happy, others not. With a total of 3 years of breastfeeding behind me, I’ve learnt a thing or […]
There are many different breast pumps on the market, each with its pro’s and cons. The same pump won’t work for everyone, leading to conflicting opinions from friends and on social media. Generally, a breast pump is one of the bigger expenses when having a baby. New mothers often don’t have the luxury of testing […]
One of the most common (and most commonly missed) reasons why mother experience expressing difficulties is an ill-fitting breast pump flange. With breast pump flanges one size most certainly doesn’t fit all. The flange is the part of the breast pump that fits onto your breast with the tunnel into which your nipple gets pulled. […]
Congratulations! Your new baby is finally here. After months of waiting and planning the birth is behind you and you have officially launched into motherhood and you can start that long awaited breastfeeding journey you have been dreaming of. Very often, successful breastfeeding is in the mind The very first step to breastfeeding success is […]
How long should you breastfeed your baby? This is a common question, and or course a personal choice. The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding until the age of two years. But perhaps you are still enjoying your breastfeeding journey. You may be wondering if there are any benefits to breastfeeding beyond two years? The good […]
Whether you are still pregnant and considering all your baby feeding options, or busy breastfeeding your baby and wondering how long to continue, here is another angle that we can almost guarantee you have not thought about. World Breastfeeding Week 2020 took place from 1-7 August, this year with the theme ‘Support Breastfeeding for a […]
Mothers who choose to breastfeed their babies face various challenges. Amongst the biggest of these are all the different beliefs that people have around breastfeeding. These “breastfeeding myths” are offered as advice, even sometimes by healthcare professionals, and are often the reason moms stop breastfeeding. Sadly a lot of it is simply not true. Sometimes […]
Breastfeeding is something that we are passionate about at BabyWombWorld, and we try to provide good quality support and information to mothers on their breastfeeding journeys. But for many breastfeeding problems, women really need to see a lactation consultant. Finding help can be difficult under the best of circumstances. South Africa’s current lockdown situation and […]
Although fathers have become far more involved in raising their children in the last few decades, there are still a few things that they can’t really do. One of these is breastfeeding, which remains mom’s privilege (and sometimes pain!). In this article, we discuss dad’s role in breastfeeding. For many new fathers, this is a […]
Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. Or at least that is what all the books say. The reality is that most women will experience some discomfort and painful nipples in the beginning, which mostly will pass in a few days as they get used to the sensation and learn how to get it right. For some women breastfeeding […]
Expressing breast milk is hard work. Many mothers are stressed by the thought of not being able to express enough milk to fulfil in their babies’ needs. Below, some tips to help you to maximise the amount of milk you express in the time that you have available. Before you start expressing breast milk Remember […]
“I didn’t have enough milk”. As a well-baby clinic sister, I hear this phrase literally every day. It evokes feelings of sympathy because I know that I’m simply hearing a mommy who was feeling anxious about her breastmilk supply and scared that her baby was going hungry. Occasionally I recognise a mom who found the […]
A question that must raise its head in the minds of many new mothers is often can you have a life and breastfeed? How on earth do you cope with the demands of breastfeeding, while still remaining a grown-up with many other responsibilities and her own wants and needs? This may still look possible while […]