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 health nurse came to my home, she weighed my baby and told me, “you know her brain won’t grow.” My baby hadn’t gained ‘enough’ weight that week.
Lactation Consultant Pinky McKay shares 6 surprising facts you didn't know about your body before you start breastfeeding.
Bigger breasts can present some special challenges for breastfeeding Mums. IBCLC Pinky McKay shares simple tips to enjoy breastfeeding regardless of your breast size.
Wondering, how do I get my breastfed baby to take a bottle? If you are returning to work or have been advised to supplement feedings at the breast, see IBCLC Pinky McKay's tips to help your baby take a bottle safely without compromising breastfeeding.
Hayfever season is here – and if you are breastfeeding, this means worrying what treatments are safe and don’t affect your baby or your milk supply.
Are you curling your toes in pain at each breastfeed? Are you becoming anxious and dreading every feed? IBCLC Lactation Consultant Pinky McKay explains causes and treatments for nipple pain when breastfeeding.
Mostly, night time breastfeeds feel precious and beautiful, but there are niggling doubts about night time breastfeeding, especially if your baby is a ‘certain age’
Registered Dietician/ nutritionist Tammy Kacev explains the importance of Iron during pregnancy and lactation for baby and mum.