Most of us natural term breastfeeders deal with these questions a little too often for comfort, but it takes a true strength of spirit and commitment to the cause to field this question on national radio. So my congratulations go out to Morgan Gallagher who answered these questions with grace and Continue Reading
History of Infant Feeding 1975-2000
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/histmed/downloads/c20th_group/wit35.pdf A great history of the resurgence of Breastfeeding 1975-2000. Very informative! Continue Reading
Study on continuous support in labour
I've just been made aware of this study: http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003766.html It makes clear the benefits of having continuous support from another woman in labour who is not a member of the hospital staff. What I find interesting is that the other statistically significant findings are Continue Reading
breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS
http://www.onmedica.com/NewsArticle.aspx?id=24af7724-f556-4c9f-ba77-273143106784 This new German study has found a direct link between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of cot death. The most statisticaly significant link seems to be with exclusive nursing. If this is the case, do we really need to Continue Reading
Wetnursing ‘Sleb
I have to admit, I didn't know who she was, but a beautiful celebrity bringing breastfeeding into the spotlight can't be all bad. All PR is good PR as they say. So, I think she did a kind thing - in fact, as far as I'm concerned, surely it's an instinctive thing? I mean, if you have milk and a Continue Reading
I've just signed this petition calling for support to women to breastfeed their babies, you might want to do the same. Already thousands of babies have fallen seriously ill and some have died because they were fed milk that was contaminated. Their mothers lacked support to breastfeed. The campaign Continue Reading
Health for All
Whatever happened to Health for All? Ups and downs of protection of breastfeeding, regulation of transnational corporations and Health for All, by Lida Llotska http://www.gifa.org/files/protection.pdf Continue Reading
The Power of Placebo
This Guardian article was interesting, with quite a balanced attitude to harmless interventions such as homeopathy. http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2009/feb/06/homeopathy-homeopathic-nhs-placebo-effect I want to read his book, so will review it here when I have. If you've read it, please Continue Reading
Breastfeeding is a Feminist Issue
Interesting article here: http://www.thefword.org.uk/features/2009/01/breastfeeding_r Continue Reading
Doula Preparation Course in March
We've just set dates for a doula preparation course in March. Please see www.developingdoulas.co.uk for the dates, location and other details. We're half way through the January course and we have such a lovely bunch of women again. So more wonderful women will be offering their doula services in Continue Reading