Demand vs. schedule feeding | The pros and cons
Should you feed your baby on demand or according to a set routine? We discuss the pros and cons of
Do you have breastfeeding aversion? Here’s how to cope with the guilt
With the spotlight on World Breastfeeding Week, your social media feed might be crammed with images of calm, serene moms
60% of women who breastfeed stop earlier than they want to
Many moms struggle with breastfeeding and often give up, simply because they don’t have the help and support needed to
8 signs that your breast-fed baby is hungry
Not sure when and how often to feed your baby? These cues will let you know when your little one
6 tips for breastfeeding moms returning to work
Returning to work soon? Here’s how to make breastfeeding work even when you’re back at the office.
7 reasons why your baby might be refusing your breast
Here’s why your baby may be refusing to breastfeed. By registered midwife Pippa Hime
Birth interventions and the impact on breastfeeding
While medical interventions during labour may be necessary, these can complicate the process and affect your baby’s ability, or even
Your ultimate breastfeeding meal plan
Now that your baby is in your arms, it’s time to bond and breastfeed. Registered dietician Ashleigh Caradas shows you
20 foods that naturally increase your breast milk supply
Did you know that some foods naturally boost your breast milk supply? Stock up on these to become a super-feeder.
Your guide to birth control while breastfeeding
If you intend to rely on breastfeeding as a family-planning method, supplementary contraceptives are worth considering. Check out our guide
How to lose your baby weight fast after breastfeeding
Clinical nutritionist Desi Horsman shares her top tips on how to lose your baby weight in a fast, yet safe,
15 things you didn’t know about breastfeeding
Registered midwife Pippa Hime believes “breast is best”. Here’s why…
7 things you need to know about nipple care
Sore nipples? Here’s what you need to know to ensure the best breastfeeding experience for both you and your baby.
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
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
HIV and breastfeeding – is it safe?
We look at whether it is safe for HIV-infected mothers to breastfeed their babies.
Stopping breastfeeding… how to cope emotionally
Whether your milk supply is low or non-existent, you have a medical issue, or you simply choose not to breastfeed
12 expert tips to wean your toddler off the breast
You feel an instant connection to your baby when she latches onto your breast for the first time, but before
The pros and cons of prolonged breastfeeding
You feel an instant connection to your baby when she latches onto your breast for the first time, but now
5 ways to tell if your baby is getting enough milk
Realising that your baby is hungry is one thing, but how do you know when he has had enough? Registered
Hacks to help you ace breast pumping
You might love breastfeeding, but pumping? That’s a different story. These hacks will help you get the most from your
Everything you need to know about breast cancer and breastfeeding
Professor Apffelstaedt, Associate Professor at the University of Stellenbosch and Head of the Neck and Breast clinic at Tygerberg Hospital
7 best breastfeeding buys
Planning to breastfeed? Here’s some of our tried-and-tested breastfeeding buys to make the journey a little easier. By Tammy Jacks
Surviving a nursing strike
Your baby or toddler suddenly stopped breastfeeding? Here’s what you need to know. By Kim Bell