The full story on alcohol and breastfeeding
Despite the fact that evidence on alcohol and breastfeeding is readily available, many doctors and nursing sisters still give mothers…
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding an adopted baby or surrogate baby
Can a mother who wasn’t pregnant and didn’t give birth to her baby still breastfeed? Believe it or not,…
Easy tips to express more breast milk
Try these tips to boost your breast milk volumes when expressing.
Breastfeeding and baby care during COVID-19
Unfortunately, there is still so much that we don’t know about the novel coronavirus. However, here is what we do…
How to treat a milk blister |13 tried and tested remedies
Milk blisters, blocked nipple pores, or blebs, can occur at any stage of your breastfeeding journey. We look at what…
Top 6 foods to eat when breastfeeding
Although it’s not necessary to follow a specific diet when breastfeeding, it will be beneficial for both you and your…
Avoid these 8 things when breastfeeding
Want to get your breastfeeding journey off to a good start? Be sure to avoid these 8 things that could…
What is causing gas in my breast-fed baby?
Babies can’t tell us when they’re feeling sick or uncomfortable, and sometimes you feel like you need a degree to…
Vomiting after breastfeeding – when to be concerned
Is your baby vomiting after feeding? We investigate why this happens and when you should be concerned.
How to get your baby to take a bottle after breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is ideal, but what happens when you return to work and take your breasts with you? Midwife Pippa Hime…