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💧Milk Ejection Reflex (MER) 💧Know your body during your infant feeding journey 💧The release of milk at the breast 💧Do not worry if you do not experience 'leaky' breasts this does not indicate how much milk you have 💧This is a hormonal respon
Sore Nipples 💔 If you have sore nipples make sure you get the right help and support on your journey 💔 Sore nipples should not be a long term problem. Sore nipples can be common in the early days of breastfeeding due to adapting to a breastfeedin
Recommended Reading 📖💛 Have an interest in reading and want to prepare for your new arrival? Maybe its your first baby, second, third or more! Reading a book can help you understand the developmental milestones and feeding challenges that can o
Appointments 💌🤱🤰 Tailored to you and your family I can see you at your home, virtual online or at @cocoon_pregnancy (Monday 10-2) Home appointments vary throughout the week - please message me to check my availability 💌 #harrogatelactationcon
💚 Chiropractor and osteopath 💚 Exploring complimentary therapies may be beneficial for you and your baby. Both can be gentle, non invasive and might be beneficial for colic, torticollis, feeding or sleep issues. A chiropractor or osteopath could
💜 Is your baby having enough feeds? 8 (or more) feeds in a 24 hour period is what your baby should be having Your baby's tummy is tiny to start with so feeding little and often is beneficial for your baby Your baby should be encouraged to feed on
👶 Cluster feeding 👶 Is your baby wanting to be on and off the breast; short but frequent feeds? Your baby might be increasing your milk supply. This typically occurs around day 2-4 postnatal. This normally occurs over night as your prolactin horm
🤱 Feeding plans 🤱 On a feeding plan which isn't sustainable? I am here to support you on your journey. Feeding plans should be short term for longer term benefits. Sometimes feeding plans which are not sustainable need alternative options. Di
Mature milk 🧡 After the first couple of weeks post birth your body should be providing your baby with mature milk. Your mature milk changes to the needs of your baby feed to feed, day to day, week to week! Your body makes the milk on demand to y