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"Nursing truly is a personal experience between you and your baby. "

"Nursing truly is a personal experience between you and your baby. "

What is it?
A baby who refuses to breastfeed, and is not in the process of being weaned, is said to be on a "nursing strike." A nursing strike is your baby's way of telling you that something's wrong. And it'll probably take a little detective work to figure out the problem.
What causes it?
According to the La Leche League International, some of the most common reasons for a nursing strike include:

An expecting mum's breasts begin to change and prepare for feeding her baby almost the moment she becomes pregnant. But as natural as these changes are, they aren't without certain obstacles that can affect any mum. Let's look at four common problems new mums face when breastfeeding, and then offer some tips on how to avoid them.

An expecting mum's breasts begin to change and prepare for feeding her baby almost the moment she becomes pregnant. But as natural as these changes are, they aren't without certain obstacles that can affect any mum. Let's look at four common problems new mums face when breastfeeding, and then offer some tips on how to avoid them.

Breastfeeding mums can be a selfless lot, all focus on bubs and very little on themselves. It's a tricky time and calls for lots of love, support and encouragement from spouses, friends, partners, and family members. Now, if you're in any of these categories, read on! We've jotted down some ideas for you...

Breastfeeding mums can be a selfless lot, all focus on bubs and very little on themselves. It's a tricky time and calls for lots of love, support and encouragement from spouses, friends, partners, and family members. Now, if you're in any of these categories, read on! We've jotted down some ideas for you...

Feel the chill in Winter? Breastfeeding during the colder months can be a challenge, especially when you are out in public. Here are some of our best tips for how you and your bub can stay nice and snug while feeding - on even the coldest of days.

Feel the chill in Winter? Breastfeeding during the colder months can be a challenge, especially when you are out in public. Here are some of our best tips for how you and your bub can stay nice and snug while feeding - on even the coldest of days.