Breastfeeding - The Green Parent

3 Exercises for Mindful Breastfeeding

This #MindfulMonday, Sophie Fletcher shares her techniques for calm and confident breastfeeding. With the right support and tools, feeding your baby can be a mindfully loving and emotionally rewarding experience.

Why Breastfeed Your Toddler

This #ThrowbackThursday, Jo Middleton explores the reasons why women choose to feed their young children past babyhood. Discover women's stories of extended breastfeeding and child-led weaning.

How to be the Best Breastfeeding Support!

Chris Walker is father to one year old Roma. Here, he tells the story of his partner, Rachel's breastfeeding journey, through tongue tie and frequent night feeding. Runner Up in our 2020 Writing Competition.

Breastfeeding Beyond Babyhood

Are you feeding your toddler and experiencing some resistance to extended breastfeeding from family and friends? Jo Middleton explores some of the myths associated with breastfeeding children beyond babyhood.

How to Make a Breastfeeding Kit

Sarah Vanstone-Howe describes her breastfeeding journey and shares her DIY kit for making the first months easier

5 Ways to Make Breastfeeding Easier

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Here are five ways to simplify your feeding with Holly Daffurn (with instructions on how to create yourself a breastfeeding nest!)

When to wean?

Anna Burbidge is a La Leche League Leader. Here she answers your breastfeeding questions

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Puddle Ducks

Child-led swimming lessons for babies and children aged 0-10

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Support for Breastfeeding

We love new book from Amy Brown, The Positive Breastfeeding Book: Everything you need to feed your baby with confidence, out now, published by Pinter and Martin

Create Space for Breastfeeding

THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY A WOMAN would need to express. It could be for a social occasion or appointment, because she's returning to work, or for some women they have to express every feed due to inverted nipples or a baby with a cleft palate. I'm not writing this article as a breastfeeding expert, although I think feeding four of my own, including twins, and expressing for my surrogate baby gives me the title of Novice Expert! One ideal scenario would be a warm comfy sofa, big cosy blanket, warm drink, restful background music, pillows to adjust for your own support, and privacy. Let's just say you have none of these, and you don't even have a baby to look at, how can you help yourself? World Breastfeeding Week is 1-7 Aug. To celebrate Jay Kelly offers support

Healing powers of breastmilk

It’s not news that breast milk is good for babies. It’s not even news that it’s good for toddlers but did you know that there are a variety of ways breast milk can improve the health of the entire family? Caroline Jones explains the healing benefits of this incredible substance.