MadeForMums' resident GP, Dr Philippa Kaye, answers all your burning breastfeeding questions. Here she gives expert advice to new parents about treating blocked milk ducts, how to help a baby latch properly and breastfeeding when your baby has a tongue tie.
MadeForMums' resident GP, Dr Philippa Kaye, answers all your burning breastfeeding questions. Here she gives expert advice to new parents about treating blocked milk ducts, how to help a baby latch properly and breastfeeding when your baby has a tongue tie.
"To try to get a good latch, firstly make yourself comfortable with plenty of cushions/pillows to help support you and the baby. You hold baby close to your body, so that their nose is at the level of your nipple. The rest of their body needs to be level with the baby’s body facing your body, as opposed to them twisting their head to the breast – hence the pillows to help give support!
"If you are still breastfeeding and this suits both you and your baby and you are happy then of course you can continue. However, as you have written asking how to wean them off there are various different things to try. For example, you could try to gently rouse your baby slightly after feeding to try and put them down more awake.
"However if you are still struggling with your grief around feeding weeks or months on after stopping, then I would recommend that you speak to your health visitor and GP. How is your mood? Have you noticed that you are low or tearful, as perhaps there is a larger issue going on which needs to be addressed. It may be helpful to consider some kind of talking therapy or other support to help manage your grief, so please see your doctor.
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