Teething
At around 6 months old your baby's teeth will start to come through, some teeth won't cause your baby discomfort but unfortunately others will. When your little one starts teething you'll notice... read more »
Advice Articles
Breastfeeding Challenges
Breastfeeding Your Premature Or Sick Baby
Some babies are born too early or born needing some extra health care. We know that breast milk is ideal for human babies and early or sick babies are no different. For them having colostrum and breast milk will not only give them... read more »
Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
Don’t worry, there are lots of signs you can look out for to put your mind at rest. 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 »
Positive Co-Parenting
Co-parenting is about making joint decisions so that from day one your baby gets the same message from both of you and as your baby grows he will know that you are consistent and reliable in the way you help him. Children from positive co-parenting families are... read more »
Growth Spurts
Growth spurts happen at 2, 3 and 6 weeks and then at 3 and 6 months, but they may happen slightly earlier or later depending on when baby was born (premature, on time, or later than due date). A growth spurt helps your baby to grow and learn and will tend to... read more »
Cluster Feeding
Babies need to feed very often, especially in the early weeks and months as they teach your body how much milk to make and to get the nutrients they need to grow and develop. When baby has the instinct to feed and be close to you, it can often make you feel like... read more »
Love Hormones
All of these feelings are natural and oxytocin helps the ‘let-down’ reflex when we breastfeed. It also tends to make you feel relaxed and drowsy - that is natural as well so take the time to relax while you are feeding. All these feelings help to release... read more »
Venturing Out and Feeding Out & About
Look out for playgroups and other social events to meet other mums and have a cuppa whilst your little ones learn to interact with other adults and children. Chatting with other mums who have ‘been there, done that’ will have a wealth of knowledge and information... read more »
Feeding Tips for Care-Givers
The relationship between yourself and your baby is one which allows both of you to be responsive to each other. Your baby shows you that he/she is getting ready for a feed and your breasts alert you that they are ready to feed baby. Care-givers don’t have... read more »
Sore Nipples
Many mothers report nipples to be sore and tender at first. Don’t panic if this happens to you, it is quite a common challenge that mums face, with 80-95% of mums experiencing some degree of nipple soreness. It’s often associated with poor positioning and attachment,... read more »