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[ARTICLE] Essential Baby: January 11th 2017: The breastfeeding photo that says it all.

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Amanda Bude, a midwife from Groovy Babies, says it’s common for women to feel elated when their baby finally starts feeding, especially if it doesn’t come easily at first.

“It’s like winning a gold medal!” she says – because establishing breastfeeding is often far more difficult than mums expect it to be.

Amanda says there are many factors that can contribute to these difficulties.

These include having a complicated delivery, past breastfeeding troubles, and a lack of support.

To combat breastfeeding issues, Amanda says education is key.

Before having your baby she recommends antenatal breastfeeding classes – both for yourself, and your partner.

She also advises seeking support through positive breastfeeding groups on social media, and joining groups such as the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

Read more: http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/baby/breastfeeding/the-breastfeeding-photo-that-says-it-all-20170111-gtpaso?&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=social&eid=socialn%3Afac-14omn0583-optim-nnn%3Apaid-25062014-social_traffic-all-postprom-nnn-ebaby-o&campaign_code=nocode&promote_channel=social_facebook#ixzz4Vu8NUCVW
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[ARTICLE] When your partner misses the birth: Essential Baby February 2016

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Midwife Amanda Bude says it’s not that common for partners to miss their baby’s birth, but still recommends having a ‘contingency plan’.

She advises having a second and third ‘back-up’ person in case you go into labour while your partner’s away. The back-up person can be a close friend, family member, doula or midwife.

That person should know what to bring to hospital if the time comes, and what you would like them to do during the birth (either be there and take videos or photos, or wait outside). Your support person should also know your birth plans.

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Read more: http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/birth/birth-stories/when-your-partner-misses-the-birth-20160208-gmocwq.html?&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=social&eid=socialn:fac-14omn0583-optim-nnn:paid-25062014-social_traffic-all-postprom-nnn-ebaby-o&campaign_code=nocode&promote_channel=social_facebook#ixzz3zZKNCm36

 

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[ARTICLE] Toilet Truths after giving birth- Essential Baby July 2015

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Let’s be honest: when you get together with friends to chat about what it was like to give birth, chances are there will be toilet talk. More specifically: what it was like to go to the bathroom after giving birth.

In fact, it’s not unheard of for people to say they’d rather give birth again than go through that first post-birth poo.

Thankfully, there are things you can do to make the process of going to the bathroom less ouch-worthy.

Read “Amanda Bude, Midwife Expert”.

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