http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by gillygirl Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk gillygirl Breastfeeding a newborn can be a challenging experience at the best of times, let alone running a household and looking after older siblings at the same time. However, with a few tips and a little planning it can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your new baby. You will even get an excuse to put your feet ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6748/Tips-for-Making-Breastfeeding-Easier/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6748/Tips-for-Making-Breastfeeding-Easier/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:44:24 -0700 gillygirl Breastfeeding can be a very rewarding yet challenging experience for many new mothers. In the early days with your baby, it is important to look after yourself to help establish successful breastfeeding. After all, you are the most important person to your baby at this time, so it makes sense to take care of you!   1.  Don’t be superwoman – ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6220/Breastfeeding--10-tips-for-looking-after-you/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6220/Breastfeeding--10-tips-for-looking-after-you/ Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:51:26 -0700 gillygirl Even though breastfeeding education has come along way many mums still feel uncomfortable about breastfeeding in public due to a perception that it is unacceptable. New mums can also feel a bit self-conscious about feeding in front of others and it is one of the reasons the women stop breastfeeding early.  However with a few tips and clever tricks, breastfeeding in ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5510/Tips-for-Breastfeeding-in-Public/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5510/Tips-for-Breastfeeding-in-Public/ Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:33:19 -0700 gillygirl A common question from first time pregnant mums is do I really need breastfeeding clothes? Why? It’s a bit like chocolate,you don’t actually need it, but once you had some, you can’t be without it! I discovered nursing wear after the birth of my second son and I can’t believe how I ever managed before with my first son two years ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5191/Why-Breastfeeding-Clothes/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5191/Why-Breastfeeding-Clothes/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:52:55 -0700 gillygirl New mums returning to work in the first year of their baby’s life are often faced with the dilemma of combining breastfeeding and work. It is one of the most common reasons why women stop breastfeeding and make the switch to formula.  Although it can be a challenge, work and breastfeeding need not be mutually exclusive and with a few ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4936/Combining-Work-and-Breastfeeding/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4936/Combining-Work-and-Breastfeeding/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:21:44 -0800 gillygirl “I have nothing to wear!” Heard this before from a new mother?   After putting in much time and effort into planning their maternity wardrobe, many new mums suddenly discover they have nothing to wear after their baby arrives!   It is important to plan ahead while pregnant to ensure your maternity wardrobe will make the smooth transition from pregnancy ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4848/Planning-the-Perfect-Maternity-Wardrobe-for-Breastfeeding/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4848/Planning-the-Perfect-Maternity-Wardrobe-for-Breastfeeding/ Fri, 23 Feb 2007 01:03:42 -0800