Monthly Archives: June 2011

Tips For Expressing Breast Milk

June 21, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding
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For most of my time breastfeeding, I have expressed. Initially I did so to get my husband to feed my daughter’s 11pm feed so that I could have some ‘solid’ sleep.  At three months, my daughter refused the bottle, but I still needed to express as my boobs were so full, she wasn’t getting everything…

BabyBeads Breastfeeding Necklace And Bracelet Giveaway

June 21, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Competitions, Products, Reviews
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I remember when I started breastfeeding Ameli. I found it impossible to remember which breast I had fed her from last, especially at night. It really worried me too, because the midwife and antenatal classes kept saying how important it was to alternate, how important it was make sure the baby was getting both foremilk…

The Myth Of “Because You Love Breast Feeding”

June 20, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding
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The other day a (male) friend and I were talking when he commented on my breastfeeding blog. At first I wasn’t sure what he was referring to, until I realised he meant this blog. I was a bit confused, but then realised that I do talk about breastfeeding quite a bit, don’t I, so I…

Mamascarf Breastfeeding Cover Giveaway

June 20, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Competitions, Products
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I have written before on my feelings on feeding covers, so I won’t dwell on it too much here. Suffice it to say this: If a mother wants to breastfeed, but is shy to do so in public, and faced with a bottle of formula or feeding cover, I would rather she went for the…

How Can Fathers Bond With Breastfed Babies?

June 19, 2011 Posted by Martin under Attachment Parenting, Being Dad, Breastfeeding
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It’s Father’s Day today, and also the start of National Breastfeeding Week, so I thought I’d combine the two and got Ameli’s Daddy – my husband Martin – to chip in with his thoughts on fatherhood, bonding and breastfeeding. ******************************* It’s about as helpless as I’ve ever felt as a parent. The situation goes something…

What’s In Store For National Breastfeeding Awareness Week

June 18, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Competitions, Products
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The week ahead is National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. If breastfeeding isn’t something that interests you, you might find the week a little overwhelming. I apologise for that in advance. Don’t worry, next week will be here before you know it.

What If This Were Your Baby?

June 17, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Current Events
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It’s taken me almost as long to come up with a title for this post as it has to write it.  “When government agencies steal babies”? Too X-Files. “Child Abduction At The Hands of Authorities”?  Too sweeping.  “What about Habiba”? Too vague. This is the story: A woman, Habiba, fled Morocco to Madrid, Spain, to…

Why Do We Need National Breastfeeding Awareness Week?

June 16, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Awareness Weeks, Breastfeeding, Misc
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It’s that time of the year again – National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. Although, this year, the government have removed funding for it, meaning the 14p they used to spend on each baby in the UK ‘advertising’ breastfeeding (instead of the £20 spent by formula companies) is reduced to, well, nothing. Fortunately, those of us who…

Pic Of The Week 52-23

June 15, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Pic Of The Week, Projects
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Ameli and I went to Brighton last week to visit my friend Michelle, and support her in the launch of their new business. We had a lovely time, and Ameli and Chelle’s daughter got on like a house on fire. It was really so cute. Upon arrival – considering they last saw each other when…

Babies Don’t Listen To Experts

June 14, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Consistent Care
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Every baby is different. From conception to pregnancy through the birth and into adulthood – yet somehow we expect babies and toddlers to follow a set schedule.


Every baby is different. From conception to pregnancy through the birth and into adulthood – yet somehow we expect babies and toddlers to follow a set schedule.

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