11 Benefits of Breastfeeding
It's well documented that breastmilk is a great source of nutrition for baby but what other benefits are there for mum and baby? For mum Research has shown that breastfeeding... read more »
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Postnatal
The importance of breastfeeding
Studies have shown that the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby are extensive, and include immediate benefits, longer term benefits, as well as psychological benefits and helping to establish a close bond. Benefits to mum From... read more »
Expressing and storing your breastmilk
Expressing will help to empty and stimulate your breast to make more milk. Express after your baby has had a breastfeed. To start with you may not get much milk – persevere as your body needs time to adjust to the increased demand If you are not breastfeeding... read more »
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
Don’t worry, there are lots of signs you can look out for to allay your fears. Your first milk, colostrum, comes in very small quantities (an average of 37ml over the first 24 hours, gradually increasing daily as the baby suckles more). As new-born babies... read more »
Getting A Good Latch
The key to a good latch is timing. When your baby’s mouth is opening wide you should pull them onto the breast quickly and gently, chin first. With a good latch, your baby’s lower jaw should be positioned as far from the base of the... read more »
Enjoying time out with your partner
Whether it’s your first or your third, having a new baby can be overwhelming, and many times your relationship with your partner ends up on the back burner. As focused as you are on your new... read more »
Getting ‘You’ Back
It’s been nearly a year since your little one came into your life and what a whirlwind it has been! Your baby has grown and changed and so have you in terms of becoming a mother. But what about you as the person you were before pregnancy... read more »
How Breastfeeding Can Help If Baby Gets Sick
Breastmilk as a natural vaccine and remedy and is the “perfect food” for your baby. It’s easy to digest, and because it’s made of live cells, your baby’s body can easily digest and absorb it. Breastmilk... read more »
Breastfeeding Your Toddler
I am sure we have all heard it at least once… “Is he still breastfeeding?” and for many parents, the idea that their child would still be breastfeeding at an age where he could walk up and ask for milk was something they never imagined!... read more »
Rediscover Your New Self
For the last 11 months and before that when you were pregnant you may not have felt like yourself. During pregnancy you were carrying your bundle of joy-to-be and since birth you have been caring for him 24/7. It’s time to start... read more »