Everything you need to know about nursing pads – Disposable, reusable, hydrogel and milk saver

The first few weeks after birth are full of ‘fun’ postpartum surprises:   There’s a “bit” of hair fall, there’s aching in muscles you didn’t even know existed, and you learn many other wonderful things that your body can do. And one fun surprise is that your breasts leak!   Yep, there’s no nozzle to turn them off, and the on switch seems to be super sensitive. A long hug from your partner, and even your baby’s...

Tandem tales: The truth about breastfeeding two bubs at once from a mum who’s doing it

Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce myself – I’m a mummy who’s juggling the role of breastfeeding with a crazy toddler and a needy baby… and I’m loving every minute of it! Yes, welcome to my world of tandem feeding! Think of it as an obstacle course with leaky boobs, endless spit-up, and a lot of love (x2!). At first, I was worried that Charlie’s obsession with boobs was going to be a huge problem,...

Oversupply of breast milk… What causes it and how to cope

As mums, we approach the topic of breastfeeding from all angles, from reading about it in books, to long chats with friends who have had babies, articles, and maybe even courses at hospitals – we’ve done it all. However, the truth is that as much as you can prepare (and it is a wise decision to be equipped), in the end, it’s a personal experience altogether when you are on the job. Oversupply of breastmilk,...

Making the most of your liquid gold: A simple guide to storing breast milk

Breastfeeding can be one of the most amazing and rewarding jobs, but it can also be exhausting and hard work. Did you know that the hours you spend feeding your child around the clock are equal to a full-time job? Time for a promotion and a pay rise, methinks!  We all know how awesome breast milk is for your little bub – not only does breastfeeding provide your baby with all the necessary nutrients for...

breastfeeding challenges

Cluster feeding: What is it and how to cope when your ravenous baby won’t stop feeding

“Didn’t I *just* feed you?!” Ahh cluster feeding.  It can often feel like a total clusterf—k if we’re being totally honest but hang in there, mama. There’s no denying it’s beyond draining for any new mum, but it’s a normal part of the newborn days and indicates healthy development and growth. In those very early days as your milk supply is still being established, it’s normal for babies to be ravenous and cluster feed (which...

Weaning

6 benefits of extended breastfeeding beyond a year

If you thought breastfeeding was only good for the baby, think again mama! Breastfeeding has been proven to have many benefits for both mum and bub, but did you know extended breastfeeding (that is breastfeeding your child past their first birthday or even after they turn two years old) isn’t necessarily widely supported by all parents.  However you feed your baby – whether that’s bottle or boob – is totally fine, fed is always best....