Nipple shields, a helpful tool when used wisely Breastfeeding is a journey filled with highs and lows. If you’re facing challenges, you’re not alone—and there are tools that can help. One of these tools …
Nipple Shields and Breastfeeding: A Helpful Tool When Used Wisely
Why Baby Sleep Habits Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All: The Truth About Contact Naps
Why Baby Sleep Habits Aren’t ‘One Size Fits All’ When it comes to baby sleep, there’s a lot of pressure to follow “good sleep habits.” You’ve probably heard advice like “Put your baby down drowsy …
Triple feeding – all you need to know!
Triple feeding is a term often used to describe a specific feed plan that may be recommended to you by your healthcare team. This is usually suggested if there are any concerns about your baby’s …
Coping with sleep deprivation as new parents
Coping with sleep deprivation as new parents can be challenging to navigate, especially if you don’t have a support network of family or friends nearby to call upon. It is often both expected and accepted …
Positioning and Attachment for Effective Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but it can also come with its challenges, especially in the beginning. One of the key factors that can make or break your breastfeeding …
Painful Breastfeeding is Not a Rite of Passage
While it is common to experience pain when learning to breastfeed, it is not normal. Many women endure discomfort and even severe pain while learning to breastfeed their babies. However, it’s important to know that …
Connection: The foundation of humanity
From the moment a baby enters the world, they come biologically primed for connection. The earliest relationships between a newborn and their caregivers are not just comforting, they are foundational. Research shows that secure attachment, …
Welcoming your new baby!
This is it, the moment you have waited for! Meeting your new baby for the first time, face to face. Take the time to marvel at how incredible your body has been, creating this entire …
Why it’s a good idea to prepare for feeding your baby before they are born!
Preparing for breastfeeding whilst pregnant can be a game changer! Whilst we are pregnant, there can be so much focus on the actual birth and prepping all the paraphernalia that we think we will need …