Does it make sense to prepare for breastfeeding? Isn’t it a waste of time?




















I have been holding stalls at several events this year… so good to meet the public! At this Children’s Centre event I met several mums nursing older kids (over 1 year) and had many questions regarding where to go with there questions, what books are useful and some night weaning strategies . I told them…
Watch me talk about this on Instagram! This is something I would love to help you with! Let’s talk through your last journey and debrief: emotionally and mentally, putting practical steps in place to plan for your next! Read my other BLOG POSTS on Beyond the Birth, Prep for Feeding, to learn about other aspects…
You paced around the block 10 times, went for a drive, fed and watered baby, checked for wet and dirty nappies, even saw a doctor and excluded all medical causes. You paid a lactation consultant for breastfeeding support and still. Your baby cries for considerable amounts of time in the day/night. You are desperate. If…
Some of you may wonder what happens during a lactation consultation. Sounds clinical, doesn’t it? It really isn’t. Most of what I do is LISTENING and observing. I will ask you to fill in a detailed intake form so I can prepare for my visit in advance and have some idea of your history before…
Dear Mother, I see you. You are weeping under the duvet at night, for the lost sleep you’re experiencing. The utter exhaustion, alongside confusion. You had been waiting for this baby to arrive, with all your heart and all your being. Now they are here, you’re sometimes wondering if you deserve them. If you LOVE…