Posts tagged "breastfeeding"
When we think of tongue tie, we often think of a nervous speaker stumbling over their words, or mixing up our words during a conversation. However, many people don’t realise that tongue tie is a medical condition found in some babies, also known in medical terminology as ankyloglossia. From how common it is, to the implications for your child, here’s everything you need to know about tongue tie in babies.
Symptoms your baby may experience include a bloated tummy, straining to pass wind, difficulty burping and excessive flatulence. These symptoms can be very unsettling for newborns and can result in a lot of crying. Not to worry, here is some guidance on what you can do to prevent and ease trapped wind for your newborn.
Congratulations and welcome to parenthood! Here are some useful tips to help you and your newborn during those first 30 days.
As a new mother, you may be wondering how often and how much to feed your newborn. When your baby is hungry or full, they will be sure to let you know. It can take some time, but you'll eventually figure out what all these indicators mean.
You can breastfeed your baby in numerous positions. When your firstborn comes along, breastfeeding is new to you so you might want to try out some positions to figure out which are most comfortable.
As you become more confident with breastfeeding, you can then experiment with different positions. Before you know it, you will find the one that works the best for you and your baby.
