Over Medicalising Breastfeeding
This weekend I had the great pleasure of talking to DoulaCare Ireland on the topic of over medicalising breastfeeding. Many of the stories were shared by the wonderful people who responded to my call out on the Facebook Breastfeeding and Medication page and I thank them all for their contributions. DoulaCare Ireland have been most […]
Depression and Breastfeeding
There have always been so many questions from mothers and professionals about the treatment of depression during breastfeeding. So many times mothers are TOLD to stop breastfeeding without discussion about what they want. We know that not reaching breastfeeding goals can increase the risk of depression. This factsheet is intended to dispel some of the […]
Eczema and Breastfeeding
Eczema is hard to deal with: the constant itching, soreness, appearance is tough. Breastfeeding can help to prevent eczema but is not a total preventative as my daughter keeps telling me! Wang J, Ramette A, Jurca M, Goutaki M, Beardsmore CS, Kuehni CE. Association between breastfeeding and eczema during childhood and adolescence: A cohort study. […]
Mammograms and Breastfeeding
Mammograms dont come into the routine screening for most mothers who are breastfeeding but may sometimes be recommended for those with a family history or where there is a breast lump which needs to be investigated. Usually ultrasounds are preferred as they are easier to interpret but I this question came up on the Facebook […]