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




















It could be a natural reaction to BEING BORN! It’s BIG, NOISY, COLD (or hot depending on where and when your baby is born) and SCARY when you have just landed on Earth, out of the cosy, just perfect temperature and volume, safe and snug little nook of your mummy’s tummy. It’s called the 4th…
In the early weeks, babies may ‘spit up’ occasionally after feeds, due to their immature gut.This ‘laundry problem’ should resolve itself in 50% of babies, without any outside intervention. (GOR*) In a small percentage of babies, the valve between the stomach and oesophagus does not close properly. (GORD*)This disease can result in more regular and…
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…
S for SUPPORT and SLINGS: SO MUCH to say about this, but in a nutshell. ASK for all the support you can get. You have a baby. You have all the excuses. Make your needs clear. “I need half an hour to clear my head, will you please hold the baby while I go for…
If you are planning a #csection you might be wondering if you can still breastfeed.The answer is YES, most definitely! It may help you to be aware of a few risk factors, to maximise your chances to have a smooth breastfeeding journey! 1. If you are given IV fluids, you may end up with extra fluids in…
You’re a new parent. A new mother. You’re breastfeeding your baby. Your baby. Your body. You wonder what your parents will think if you stay in your pyjamas all day. It’s only been 2 days since you went through major surgery, your body needs to heal. It takes 6 weeks at the very least for…