Breastfeeding the first weekThe first days after childbirth vary immensely, and usually look something like this:Apr 7, 2021
Bottle feedingFeeding time is not just about food. It is also a unique opportunity for closeness, warmth, skin-to-...Apr 7, 2021
Breastfeeding hormonesLoads of hormones are surging through the mother’s body the day that her breastmilk starts to come i...Apr 7, 2021
Breastfeeding twins and multiplesEvery baby is unique—they have their own personalities, their own ability to suck and latch. The sam...Apr 7, 2021
Breastfeeding after a Cesarean deliveryMany factors determine the flow of breast milk for different mothers. It can take a bit longer befor...Apr 7, 2021
The newborn’s stoolThe newborn’s stool changes color during the first week. This is because the newborn goes from drink...Apr 7, 2021
Support vital for breastfeedingWe know that support from partners and loved ones is vital for successful breastfeeding. In part, th...Apr 7, 2021
Breastfeeding and the bluesIt is quite common to experience some form of “baby blues” after giving birth. However, it is import...Apr 7, 2021
Who is Elisabeth Hjärtmyr?I am a midwife with extensive clinical experience of interacting with parents-to-be and new families...Dec 14, 2021
To nurse or not to nurseMothers have been breastfeeding for centuries in every country of the world. Scientific studies and ...Apr 7, 2021
Three keys for successful breastfeedingAs a parent-to-be, it is easy to focus primarily on the upcoming birth. But childbirth does not mean...Apr 7, 2021
How to prepareThe best advice we can give women who want to breastfeed is to prepare before your baby arrives. Bei...Apr 7, 2021
Worried or scared about breastfeeding?Although you’re still pregnant, you may be feeling worried, scared even, about breastfeeding. The fe...Apr 7, 2021
Breast milk stimulation—how toBreast milk stimulation is when the mother herself stimulates her breasts to produce more milk. It i...Apr 7, 2021
Skin-to-skin contact promotes nursing and bondingSkin-to-skin contact means that your little one lies like a tiny frog on your belly wearing only dia...Apr 7, 2021