Bump to Baby
Stephanie Heard, Infant Feeding coordinator and Health visitor in Cornwall talks to Real Baby Milk about Peer Supporters involvement in the new antenatal programme, Bump to Baby
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Thrush and Peer Supporting
Thrush is a common and harmless yeast infection in a baby’s mouth that can affect your nipples during breastfeeding. Yeast is a normal part of everyone’s digestive system, but when there’s an overgrowth, an infection sets in. Please see our popular Audioboom about Thrush above and there are more details on the symtoms, causes and treatment below. … Read more…
Tongue Tie
The existence of a frenulum, or tongue tie, under the baby’s tongue is a normal thing, and about 10% of us have one. The vast majority of these are thin and stretchy and do not cause any problem with feeding, speech or anything else and should not regarded as an abnormality which needs to be corrected … Read more…
Sign Post to Sling Libraries and information
A sling library is a place where you can try and hire many different kinds of slings & ergonomic carriers. Sling libraries are run by qualified and insured consultants or peer supporters, who are trained in babywearing. They will be able to show you how to carry your baby safely; choose a sling or carrier … Read more…