Monthly Archives: March 2021
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30 Mar
Read more »If you haven’t yet had your baby, now is the time to plan beyond a fancy nursery that your baby won’t be moving into just yet anyway and plan for a calm, stress free ‘babymoon’. Think, a babymoon is like a honeymoon for you, your partner and your new baby as you all adjust to this big new world. A huge factor in planning a gentle babymoon for your growing family (whether this is your first baby, or you already have other children), is to create a support team.
A supportive partner is a huge factor in your breastfeeding success so first up, discuss with your partner how they can support you: taking time off work, censoring visitors, allowing you to rest, feeding you and being positive about breastfeeding – never asking ‘are you sure you have enough milk?’
Your support circle
Next, consider your wider support circle: surround yourself with
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22 Mar
Making breast milk is a simple process that happens automatically: the more milk is removed from the breast, either by the baby sucking or by expressing, the more milk your body is signalled to make. However, this is only only half of the equation. Your baby can’t get his milk all by himself and even the best breast pump can’t empty your breasts effectively by suction alone. Releasing your breast milk is the other half of the milk production process and your milk ejection reflex is the key to this.Read more » -
14 Mar
If you feel anxious whether your baby is getting enough milk , you aren't alone. After all there are no markers on your breasts telling you ‘full’ or ‘empty’ – there are some reliable signs that your baby is getting enough milk. So, instead of worrying or allowing undermining comments about your milk supply create self-doubt, here is a checklist to help you believe in your boobs:Read more » -
8 Mar
Read more »Congratulations! Here you are, gazing at your amazing newborn, completely overawed and overwhelmed at the prospect of nurturing and nourishing this little being. breastfeeding your baby feels like a huge responsibility, you desperately want to make this work but you have heard all sorts of stories about how difficult it can be.
The thing to remember is that although breastfeeding is natural, it is a skill that you and your tiny baby will be learning together as you get to know each other. As you practice, you will find it get easier and soon, you will find breastfeeding the natural intuitive experience it is meant to be. Here are some tips to help you through the first three days.
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1 Mar
Yes, breastfeeding can be challenging at first – it’s natural but it’s also a learned skill like riding a bike or driving a car. And you wouldn’t simply hop on a bike or get in a car and expect to cruise off without any instruction or preparation, would you? By preparing for breastfeeding you give yourself a much better chance of beating the ‘booby traps’ and getting through the early days more easily.Read more »
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Breastfeeding and Mother Burnout PLUS the Blood tests all mothers should have
June 26, 2022 -
When Baby Bites the Boob - how to prevent biting
June 5, 2022 -
The Colour of Breastmilk - What does it mean?
May 29, 2022 -
Top Recovery Tips For C/Section Mums - From Real Mums.
May 23, 2022 -
Please Can We Stop Shaming Breastfeeding Mothers
May 15, 2022