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I’m feeding all the time. I was told this would help. Why doesn’t my baby settle?

I’m feeding all the time. I was told this would help. Why doesn’t my baby settle?

I’m feeding all the time. I was told this would help. Why doesn’t my baby settle?Geraldine Miskin
Published on: 21/12/2025

This article explains why constant feeding doesn’t always lead to a settled baby, helping mums understand feeding patterns, milk transfer, and why common advice often fails when breastfeeding isn’t working. Geraldine Miskin is a breastfeeding and newborn feeding specialist and creator of the MumBo™ and the 4 Pillars of Breastfeeding Mastery™.

 “Sore nips but my latch looks fine… what’s going on?”

“Sore nips but my latch looks fine… what’s going on?”

 “Sore nips but my latch looks fine… what’s going on?”Geraldine Miskin
Published on: 20/12/2025

Sore nipples but latch looks fine? Learn why breastfeeding can still hurt, what persistent nipple pain means, and when feeding patterns need interpreting.

When pumping helps breastfeeding… and when it makes things worse

When pumping helps breastfeeding… and when it makes things worse

When pumping helps breastfeeding… and when it makes things worseGeraldine Miskin
Published on: 16/12/2025

Clear, practical guidance on when pumping supports breastfeeding — and when it quietly makes feeding harder. This post helps you understand how pumping affects milk supply, feeding patterns, and baby settling, so you can make calm, informed decisions without guesswork. Written by Geraldine Miskin, creator of the Messy Breastfeed Reset

How the Miskin Method Was Built (and Why Breastfeeding Needs a System, Not Tips)

How the Miskin Method Was Built (and Why Breastfeeding Needs a System, Not Tips)

How the Miskin Method Was Built (and Why Breastfeeding Needs a System, Not Tips)Geraldine Miskin
Published on: 12/12/2025

How the Miskin Method was built — from MumBo™ to the 4 Pillars of Breastfeeding Mastery™ — and why breastfeeding needs a system, not tips.

The 4 Pillars of Breastfeeding Mastery™: How the Framework Came to Be

The 4 Pillars of Breastfeeding Mastery™: How the Framework Came to Be

The 4 Pillars of Breastfeeding Mastery™: How the Framework Came to BeGeraldine Miskin
Published on: 12/12/2025

How the 4 Pillars of Breastfeeding Mastery™ were created and how they help solve breastfeeding problems through comfort, efficiency, sustainability and results.

What Is the MumBo™? And Why It Helps You Understand Breastfeeding More Clearly

What Is the MumBo™? And Why It Helps You Understand Breastfeeding More Clearly

What Is the MumBo™? And Why It Helps You Understand Breastfeeding More ClearlyGeraldine Miskin
Published on: 11/12/2025

Discover the story behind the MumBo™ — your unique Mum and Baby Combination. Learn how your anatomy, birth, history and your baby’s features shape feeding, patterns and challenges from day one.

Written by Geraldine Miskin, creator of the MumBo™ and the Miskin Method®, simplifying baby feeding behaviours for over 30 years.