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Nursing Info

Posted by Jayne Tingay on Saturday, January 2, 2010, In : Nursing info

Junior magazine recently asked me to submit my top 5 tips for buying breastfeeding clothes, to be featured in their special Pregnancy & Baby Edition . I would also like to share them here.
Start planning early

Be aware there are quite a few garments out there that are suitable to be worn during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. In fact, many breastfeeding clothes are specifically designed so that they can be worn through both periods. This makes them great value for money; brands to loo...
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Breast feeding for first time mums to be

Posted by Jayne Tingay on Friday, December 4, 2009,

Leaking Breasts

Dripping and leaking breasts are normal in the weeks after delivery when your body is still getting the hang of making milk — and delivering it on a breastfeeding schedule.

Ready for a wet T-shirt contest? It might seem that way if you're a new breastfeeding mom. Though it can be uncomfortable — and potentially embarrassing — leaking, spraying, or dripping breasts are both common and normal in the weeks (and sometimes even months) after delivery. The reason for all...
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Breastfeeding is Good for Babies and Mothers too!

Posted by Jayne Tingay on Tuesday, November 10, 2009,

Well, I know it and many of you know it too but today's news includes a report that the American Dietetic Association has issued an evidence-based paper saying it's breastfeeding is good for babies and their mums. You can read for yourself but basically the writers of the paper have agreed that:

exclusive breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition and health protection for the first six months of life, and breastfeeding with complementary foods from six months until at least 12 months o...