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Blue breastmilk, is it antibodies?

When you or your baby is fighting infection, the level of antibodies in your breastmilk increases, helping your baby to fight off any pathogens they have been exposed to. I'm sure we can all agree that this is pretty amazing, but does it make breastmilk turn blue? Probably not.

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding basics Leave a comment 5th May 201917th Oct 2019 4 Minutes

Ouch! When breastfeeding hurts

Painful breastfeeding is not normal. Your nipples do not need to 'toughen up'. If you're experiencing pain, there is a reason for it. Seek support, and find out what might be causing your painful nipples here.

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding issues 1 Comment 11th Mar 20196th Jun 2019 13 Minutes

Expressing and Storing Breastmilk

A guide to expressing and storing breastmilk, feeding expressed milk to your baby, and what you can do with any left overs

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding basics 3 Comments 9th Feb 201919th Oct 2019 9 Minutes

Foremilk vs hindmilk: one less thing to worry about!

What the terms 'foremilk' and 'hindmilk' actually mean, and why you're better off forgetting about them all together!

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding basics Leave a comment 3rd Jan 201917th Oct 2019 5 Minutes

Increasing your milk supply

Formula top ups are the last resort for low milk supply and can often make the problem worse. So what else can you do?

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding basics, Breastfeeding issues, Uncategorized 3 Comments 16th Dec 201811th Mar 2019 3 Minutes

How often should I feed my baby?

Everything you need to know about responsive feeding and feeling like a dairy cow

Charlotte Edwards Uncategorized 3 Comments 15th Dec 201818th Feb 2020 6 Minutes

Don’t give up on a bad day

Breastfeeding is beautiful, but on some days it can be really hard. Here is why I'm happy I didn't give up on a bad day

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding issues, Personal experience, Uncategorized 2 Comments 12th Dec 201817th Oct 2019 3 Minutes

Am I making enough milk?

Milk production works on a supply and demand basis. The more you feed, the more you produce. Here is how it works:

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding basics 11 Comments 11th Dec 20188th Jun 2019 9 Minutes

Back to basics: getting the latch right

Breastfeeding is a learned skill and it often takes both us and our babies a little time to get the attachment right every time. So how do you get your baby latched on? And how do you know if they're on right?

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding basics 7 Comments 11th Dec 20187th Apr 2020 3 Minutes

‘He’s too old for breastmilk’

The comments started when Noah was about 6 months old. He's now 2.5 years old and if I had £1 for everytime somebody (incorrectly) told me he is too old I would be a very rich lady! Quite frankly, I'm sick of hearing it. He's not too old. Here's why:

Charlotte Edwards Uncategorized 6 Comments 11th Dec 201817th Oct 2019 3 Minutes
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