Throughout history and across cultures breastfeeding mothers have been fed galactagogues - special foods to boost milk supply. Just as certain foods are ‘lactogenic’ and can support your breastmilk supply, there are also herbs, drinks and foods that are anti-lactogenic...

We asked mothers for all the reasons their babies wanted to breastfeed and here, we have 75 very good reasons babies may need to snuggle in and refuel on magic mama milk– besides feeling hungry!

It’s your first festive season since you had your baby. You haven’t had a drink since you knew you were pregnant but now 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?

Although breastfeeding is natural, it is a skill that you and your newborn will be learning together as you get to know each other. Here are Pinky's tips to help you through the first three days.

Your baby is never allergic to your breastmilk, but your baby can have symptoms of Dairy Allergy/Cow’s Milk Allergy even if you are exclusively breastfeeding and not directly feeding your baby any dairy. 

From the time you announce your pregnancy, everyone wants to share advice. IBCLC Pinky McKay busts common myths around breastfeeding advice.

Hayfever season is here – and it seems, everyone is itchy or sneezing.

But as a mum, you have to carry on. And if you are breastfeeding, this means worrying what treatments are safe and don’t affect your baby or your milk supply.

A mother asks: “I was wondering if you would have any idea why baby prefers one side more than the other and how can we encourage them to drink from the side they don’t prefer so milk supply can keep coming in.”