by Libby Cain | Oct 7, 2021 | Advice, Breastfeeding advice
Lecithin is an essential fat present in body cells and is often added to medication and food products for the number of health benefits it provides ,which include supporting function and health of the brain and cell membranes, antioxidant properties and supporting...
by Libby Cain | Sep 9, 2021 | Advice, Breastfeeding advice, Preparation for parenthood
It may have been suggested that you “harvest” colostrum before the baby comes. This is because we know that your baby is going to come early or perhaps you have gestational diabetes or another medical condition or you may have had breastfeeding difficulties...
by Libby Cain | Oct 22, 2018 | Breastfeeding advice
Thrush can be present in your nipple or your breast and is due to an overgrowth of one type of fungus -often candida albicans and usually causes significant pain. It is hard to grow on a swab so diagnosis is often just after considering a mum’s symptoms, it is...
by Libby Cain | Oct 16, 2018 | Breastfeeding advice
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast which often happens because of blocked milk ducts and/or nipple damage. Recognising mastitis Tenderness, reddened areas and uncomfortable or painful breast lumps Women who have mastitis are likely to feel generally unwell, hot...
