Breastfeeding – How Important Is It?

Posted On Saturday, 26 Jan 2013 By . Under Breast Feeding  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   
Years ago, perhaps when you were a child, breastfeeding was not very popular. Breastfeeding was not encouraged as it is in todays society. Doctors didn't fully grasp how important and beneficial it is for a newborn baby. Because of this, and a few other reasons, there were many new mothers ...
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Breastfeeding and Mastitis

Posted On Saturday, 26 Jan 2013 By . Under Breast Feeding  Tags: , , , ,   
Mastitis is perhaps the most distressing problem you may encounter when attempting to breastfeed. You have been making it through the sleepless nights, the relentless feeding schedule, the diapers, the leaking... when all of a sudden you want to stop breastfeeding. Why? Mastitis is the answer. One of your breasts is ...
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Now’s the time to reclaim our childbirth skills

Posted On Saturday, 26 Jan 2013 By . Under Childbirth/Labour  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,   
Consider this. In the US, 3,680,000 women give birth each year, in the UK 700,000 do, Melbourne, Australia 58,000 and the same in New Zealand. Where Common Knowledge Trust is located 1,000 women give birth. New Zealand is unique. In 1995 midwives became autonomous, lead maternity carers. Direct entry 3 ...
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Should I Breastfeed or use Formula?

Posted On Saturday, 26 Jan 2013 By . Under Breast Feeding  Tags: , , ,   
The decision of how to feed your baby is a very personal one. The benefits of breast-feeding are numerous and significant, but many women still choose not to for reasons all their own. Before you decide how to feed you child, take a few moments to study up on breastfeeding, ...
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