www.cuidiu.ie/ The National Cuidiu website
www.cuidiudse.ie Cuidiu Dublin South East
Breastfeeding
http://www.cuidiu-ict.ie/supports_breastfeeding Comprehensive information regarding breastfeeding on the Cuidiú National website
www.breastfeeding.ie This HSE website contains information on the benefits of breastfeeding, advice, and supports available to breastfeeding mums.
www.alcireland.ie The Association of Lactation Consultants of Ireland provides support, education and networking for those who specialise in assisting breastfeeding women and their babies.
www.lalecheleagueireland.com The La Leche League website provides information and support for breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women
www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie A group formed by mothers to help women achieve their desired breastfeeding experience.
www.breastfeedingmadesimple.com Kathleen Kendall-Tackett’s Seven Natural Laws of Breastfeeding for Nursing Mothers.
www.kellymom.com A really great website for practical breastfeeding information and advice.
www.drjacknewman.com Website of the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute. Lots of great breastfeeding video clips.
Information on Paced Bottle Feeding Paced Bottle Feeding
Hand expression video
Hand expression video - Stanford method
https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding/hand-expressing-milk.html
Latching and positioning resources
https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/bf-basics/latch-resources/
Breastfeeding attachment - how baby gets a good latch (for mothers)
Breastfeeding attachment - how baby gets a good latch (for healthcare workers)
https://globalhealthmedia.org/portfolio-items/breastfeeding-attachment
Flipple technique
How to get a deep latch (in pictures)
https://www.facebook.com/411977425899963/posts/1021103791653987/
Breastshaping and the sandwich hold
Laid back breastfeeding
https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/laid-back-breastfeeding-benefits-and-uses
Short video showing laid back breastfeeding position
Short video on natural/laid back breastfeeding position
How to breastfeed in the side lying position
Inverted and flat nipples
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/inverted-flat-nipples/
The importance of skin to skin and how it benefits your baby
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugars in the newborn baby - Dr. Jack Newman
https://www.facebook.com/138141916336863/posts/855176351300079/
Breastfeeding in the first hour
Finger feeding with a syringe
https://www.facebook.com/kathrynstaggibclc/videos/276453870326678/
The Fourth Trimester
Baby's Second Night
https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/bf-basics/second-night/
Breastfeeding your newborn - what to expect
https://kellymom.com/hot-topics/newborn-nursing/
The size of a newborn's stomach
https://babiesfirstlactation.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/the-newborns-stomach/
Dr. Jack Newman's Visual Guide to Early Breastfeeding
Breast compressions
Sleepy babies
https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/newborn-concerns/sleepy-babies/
Jaundice resources https://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/bfhelp-jaundice/
Reverse pressure softening for engorgement
Breastfeeding in the early days - how to avoid sore nipples
How to put on a nipple shield
A tongue frenulum versus a tongue tie
A tongue restriction isn't always a tongue tie
What to expect after a tongue tie release
Vasospasm and Raynaud's Phenomenon
https://www.canadianbreastfeedingfoundation.org/basics/raynaud.shtml
The clock and early breastfeeding
http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/articles/2015/8/17/the-clock-and-early-breastfeeding
Why there's no need to "stretch out the feeds"
Breastfeeding and normal baby behaviours in an abnormal society
The importance of responsive feeding
https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/bf-basics/importance-responsive-feeding/
Low milk supply 101
https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/low-milk-supply-101
How milk production works
https://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/basics/milkproduction-faq/
Foremilk/hindmilk and weight gain
The myth behind calories and hind milk
What a full breastfeed looks like
https://www.facebook.com/steph.merrick.35/videos/138941897785838/
Growth spurts
https://kellymom.com/hot-topics/growth-spurts/
Cluster feeding and fussy evenings
https://kellymom.com/parenting/parenting-faq/fussy-evening/
Windy babies - what's normal?
How much when baby spits up
Paced bottle feeding
Another video on paced bottle feeding
Breastmilk storage and handling
https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/milkstorage/milkstorage/
What's going on with your 3,4 and 5 week old baby
https://www.facebook.com/411977425899963/posts/908666822897685/
How to cope with the reality of life with a baby
Evidence-based information on normal infant sleep
https://www.basisonline.org.uk/
Follow Lyndsey Hookway on Instagram for evidence-based information and tips on infant sleep
https://instagram.com/lyndsey_hookway?igshid=104qyoo1jwig1
What to do when you feel like sleep training your baby
https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2018/03/12/what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-sleep-training-your-baby/
How to encourage better sleep without sleep training
The Safe Sleep Seven - how to bedshare and cosleep safely
https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/
Cosleeping
https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/health-concerns/sleep-problems/co-sleeping-yes-no-sometimes
My breasts feel empty, has my supply decreased?
https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/breast-fullness/
The distractible baby
https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/distractible-baby/
Expressing to have a "stash" of breastmilk - is it necessary?
https://www.carolsmyth.co.uk/breastfeeding-resources/posts/2015/july/the-breast-milk-stash
Plugged ducts and mastitis
https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/
More info on blocked ducts, mastitis and how to clear a blocked duct
When breastfeeding is hard
https://kellymom.com/bf/normal/whenbreastfeedingishard/
Follow Lucy Webber IBCLC on Instagram - what's going on with my 4 month old
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEi9s-MAd0U/?igshid=1ebvn7rjokdkt
The 4-5 month sleep regression
The 8-10 month sleep regression
Back to work and breastfeeding tips
https://www.facebook.com/161824583874408/posts/3253315678058601/
Partial weaning and combination feeding
https://kellymom.com/ages/weaning/wean-how/weaning-partial/
Tips for gentle night weaning
https://www.facebook.com/411977425899963/posts/943875862710114/
Dr. Jay Gordon's Gentle Night Weaning Method
https://www.drjaygordon.com/blog-detail/sleep-changing-patterns-in-the-family-bed
Stopping breastfeeding
https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/child-health/stopping-breastfeeding.html
Relactation
https://abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/relactation/
Cuidiú Breastfeeding Counsellors' contact details
https://www.cuidiu.ie/supports_breastfeeding_counsellors
Find a lactation consultant (IBCLC)
https://www.alcireland.ie/find-a-consultant/
Breastfeeding with diabetes https://www.diabetes.ie/living-with-diabetes/living-type-1/pregnancy/breastfeeding/
Mastitis - simple explanation of inflammatory and infective
https://yourtwojugs.com/mastitis/
Pregnancy and Birth
www.bump2babe.ie The Independent Guide to Maternity Services in Ireland.
www.aimsireland.com The Association for Improvements in Maternity Services in Ireland is a voluntary organisation which campaigns for mother- and baby-friendly birth services.
www.homebirth.ie The Homebirth Association of Ireland, an organisation that gives support and information to women considering a homebirth.
www.doulaireland.com Information about doula services in Ireland.
www.pregnancyyogadublin.ie Information about pregnancy yoga classes and teachers in Dublin.
Support for Parents
www.irishprematurebabies.ie Irish Premature Babies is a voluntary organisation that provides support and advice to parents of premature babies.
www.nurturepnd.org Post-natal depression Support Services
www.pnd.ie A Cork-based organisation that provides support and advice for women suffering from postnatal depression and their families.
www.miscarriage.ie Website of The Miscarriage Association of Ireland, a charitable and voluntary body that provides help and support to parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage.
www.alittlelifetime.ie A Little Lifetime Foundation website. This organisation provides support to parents and families of ababy has died at birth or is expectecd to die bshortly after birth.
www.parentline.ie Parentline is a voluntary organistion which runs a helpline that provides support, guidance and information to parents and guardians.
www.dad.ie This website provides information on pregnancy, fatherhood, money and legal issues and health and lifestyle matters exclusively for Irish Dads and Dads-to-be.
www.onefamily.ie One Family provides support services for one-parent families in Ireland and the professionals working with them.
www.fsa.ie The Family Support Agency website has information about family resource centres around Ireland which provide low-cost counselling services.
www.anamcara.ie Anam Cara Parent Bereavement Support for parents and families who have lost a child.
Support for Children and Teenagers
www.childline.ie Part of the ISPCC, Childline provides free and confidential support for children and teenagers under 18.
www.rainbowsireland.com Rainbows Ireland provides support and help for children affected by separation and bereavement.
www.teenbetween.ie A specialised support service for teenagers whose parents are going through a divorce or separation.
Cancer Support
www.cancer.ie/action Action Breast Cancer is Ireland’s leading provider of breast cancer information and support. Services include the National Cancer Helpline.
www.mariekeating.ie Website for The Marie Keating Foundation, an organisation which aims to raise awareness of cancer and related issues, and to provide support for anyone affected by cancer.
www.plurabellepaddlers.ie A breast cancer support group with a difference. The Plurabelle Paddlers have set up a dragon boat racing team for women who have been through breast cancer.
www.pinkribbonwalk.ie A fundraising initiative which organises walks around the country to raise funds for breast cancer support programs and research.
www.breastcancerireland.com Breast Cancer Ireland is a charity that raises money for breast cancer research. It aims to find new and improved ways of treating patients with breast cancer.
Special Needs
www.enableireland.ie Enable Ireland provides free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
www.aspireireland.ie The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland website. This is a support group for families who have a child with asperger’s syndrome.
www.downsyndromeireland.ie Help, information and support for anyone affected by Down Syndrome.
www.specialneedsparents.ie The Special Needs Parents Association is a national parent-run organisation which provides support and information for families who have children with disabilities and special needs.
Legal/Financial Information
www.citizensinformation.ie Information, advice and advocay on a wide range of public and social services in Ireland.
www.mabs.ie The Money, Advice and Budgeting Service is a free, confidential and independent service for people in debt or in danger of getting into debt.
www.flac.ie FLAC (Free Legal Aid Centres) offers some basic, free legal aid services to the public.
Parenting and Pregnancy Forums
www.rollercoaster.ie Comprehensive and up-to-date information on all aspects of pregnancy and parenthood.
www.magicmum.com Online chat forums on parenting related topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, relationships, parenting, health and more.
www.eumom.com Information, articles, forums, blogs and online shop for Mums and Mums-to-be.
Things To Do for Kids and Babies
Dublinkids.ie: Events, classes and things to do for kids in the Dublin area.
My Kids Time: Local listings for activities, classes and events for kids.
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