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Whether you are breast, bottle or mixed feeding, the most important things to ensure are that your baby is well fed and the technique you use suits your family’s needs. Here we break down some of the different options available, to ensure you can feel confident in what works for you and your baby.
see moreWhen I found out that I was pregnant with my first baby, the only thought I had about breastfeeding was “I’m going to breastfeed” and that was it. Simple. I never gave it another thought throughout the entire pregnancy.
see moreSo many of us go into motherhood planning to breastfeed, and not truly understanding what’s involved and how hard it’s going to be (because how could we?) Often we’re sold on the benefits of breastmilk (and rightly so, it’s liquid gold!) and the beautiful side of it without truly understanding what it takes to breastfeed. Because even though breastfeeding might be one of the most natural things there is – that doesn’t mean it comes...
see moreNursing isn’t always easy. From fussy babies who won’t latch to blocked milk ducts, milk supply issues, breast rashes and more, the list of potential problems when feeding is long. Rashes, in particular, are quite common among breastfeeding mums. They’ll typically appear as red, raised and/or inflamed skin on or around the breast, nipple or areola, and while they’re often not a cause for concern, they can be quite uncomfortable. Here’s everything you need to...
see moreYou should start to see longer time in between feeds at night and breastfeeding may be as short as 15-20 minutes by now. People often ask about mix feeding i.e introducing a bottle in addition to breastfeeding...
see moreBreastfeeding 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 baby – breastfeeding provides your baby with all the necessary nutrients for growth and development, getting...
see moreDuring and after pregnancy, it is very common for your weight to fluctuate. Pregnancy is extremely demanding of your body, and in many ways, weight gain is essential while growing your baby. Breastfeeding has often been said to be the key to postpartum weight loss, and while some people can say that they lost weight once they started, this is not the case for everyone and it is not as simple as it sounds. In...
see moreBaby hiccups start before your baby is born. Do you remember those cute little movements inside your tummy when you were pregnant? Whilst you may get concerned that something is wrong when your baby first gets the hiccups and you may even have tried to get rid of them, try not to worry...
see moreIf you’re a pregnant person nearing the finish line, you may be starting to wonder about breast pumps. Will I need one? What’s the best one? What’s the typical price range? We’re going to answer these questions and more! If you haven’t had your baby yet, it’s hard to say whether you’ll need to use a breast pump. Some have no need to consider it, as they plan to exclusively formula feed, and that’s totally...
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