Finding breastfeeding difficult
Although breastfeeding is natural and beneficial for you and your baby, it is a learned skill. It might take time, patience and encouragement from your loved ones to succeed. For some advice on involving your partner in your breastfeeding journey we're come up with a list of benifits for dads and partners plus a helpful guide to breastfeeding for dads.
Physical and emotional problems associated with breastfeeding can be daunting for new mums, but you don’t have to suffer in silence and in isolation – healthcare professionals, breastfeeding organisations, lactation consultants and even the Irish law all support breastfeeding mums.
To help you make a feeding choice that works for you, Mumslikeus is packed with information on every aspect of breastfeeding - including benefits, the physical and emotional aspects, feeding and sleeping routines, weaning, combination feeding and how to look after yourself so you feel positive and energised.
Use our interactive tools such as the routine tracker and the breastfeeding tracker which will help you plan your day and spot patterns in your baby’s feeding and sleeping habits. Our forum will allow you to discuss your concerns with other breastfeeding mums and to find out what is going in your area.
We don’t want you to feel isolated, so our community of breastfeeding mums is here for you throughout your breastfeeding journey, however long it might be. Remember that any breastfeeding, even for a short time, benefits you and your baby. For instance, the first feed stabilises your baby’s blood sugars and protects his/her gut, while if you breastfeed your baby exclusively for six weeks, you lower his/her risk of chest infections up to when they are seven years old!
If you decide to stop breastfeeding for whatever reason, don’t go cold turkey - wean your baby off your breast gradually and seek support from your healthcare professional..
Physical and emotional problems associated with breastfeeding can be daunting for new mums, but you don’t have to suffer in silence and in isolation – healthcare professionals, breastfeeding organisations, lactation consultants and even the Irish law all support breastfeeding mums.
To help you make a feeding choice that works for you, Mumslikeus is packed with information on every aspect of breastfeeding - including benefits, the physical and emotional aspects, feeding and sleeping routines, weaning, combination feeding and how to look after yourself so you feel positive and energised.
Use our interactive tools such as the routine tracker and the breastfeeding tracker which will help you plan your day and spot patterns in your baby’s feeding and sleeping habits. Our forum will allow you to discuss your concerns with other breastfeeding mums and to find out what is going in your area.
We don’t want you to feel isolated, so our community of breastfeeding mums is here for you throughout your breastfeeding journey, however long it might be. Remember that any breastfeeding, even for a short time, benefits you and your baby. For instance, the first feed stabilises your baby’s blood sugars and protects his/her gut, while if you breastfeed your baby exclusively for six weeks, you lower his/her risk of chest infections up to when they are seven years old!
If you decide to stop breastfeeding for whatever reason, don’t go cold turkey - wean your baby off your breast gradually and seek support from your healthcare professional..
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