Trying to impose a strict feeding schedule, rather than watching your baby’s hunger cues is not only likely to result in unnecessary crying, but may be a risk to her health.
However long you breastfeed or how much breast milk you can give your baby, every drop is supporting your baby's health, immunity and development. See the impact from the first breastfeed, to one week, six weeks, 6 months to a year or more.Â
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Holidaying with kids is…how can I put this? It’s…well, let’s just say it’s different to previous holidays you may have taken with friends or as a couple without kids. And by different, I mean, you may feel like you need a holiday to recover from the ‘holiday’ you just ha...
Real mums ask questions about breastfeeding and losing baby weight and two dieticians who specialise in breastfeeding give advice.Â
It’s stinking hot. You are sweaty so is your baby. He keeps grizzling and signalling that he wants more ‘boobie’ .  He’s obviously thirsty so you wonder, should I give him a drink of water?
Not only do you not need to offer your baby water in hot weather but it ca...
If you have a newborn, congratulations! Hopefully you haven’t put your hand up to host Christmas day, but if this means you will be a guest at somebody else’s house it can present other sorts of stress: From being ogled by distant family members as you whip out a boob an...
The holiday season can be  a high-risk time for mothers to experience breastfeeding problems, from a diminishing milk supply to Read more
To get on top of mastitis before you become very ill, we used to be advised: 'Warmth, Rest and Empty your breast'.  However, new treatment advice is almost the opposite.
It’s your first festive season since you had your baby,  you are wondering, how much can I drink while I am breastfeeding? Will alcohol pass through my milk to my baby? And, how can I drink safely?