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STOP!!! (Breastfeeding) POLICE!

FOREWARD: I drafted this post a few days ago when I was feeling particularly enraged.  Thankfully, I decided not to publish immediately and was unsure whether to publish at all to save myself getting worked up with the sheer hopelessness of it all.  … Continue reading

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Breast Milk – The Health Benefits for Mum & Baby

There are many practical benefits to Breastfeeding but this post concentrates on the Health Benefits.  As I am currently training to be a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter for my local hospital, I am learning more and more each week about Breastfeeding and have written this … Continue reading

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The Age Old Question – Breast or Bottle?

N.B. Since posting this originally, I have embarked on a Breastfeeding Peer Supporting course so have boobies on the brain lately. I am re-posting this post whilst I collate all the knowledge I have gained so far on the benefits … Continue reading

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Making a Difference One Drop at a Time

The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated in 1980 that: “Where it is not possible for the biological mother to breastfeed, the first alternative, if available, should be the use of human milk from other sources. Human milk banks should be … Continue reading

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