OXYTOCIN and breastfeeding… What? Why? How?




















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…
Suckle sleep thrive by Andrea Herron and Lisa Rizzo, 2019, Praeclarus Press) Some quotes from the book to give you a flavour of the content and philosophy of this book: “ The effect of the environment and the care your baby receives is the nurture aspect of life. This part of her development helps her…
WHY IS BABY MASSAGE BENEFICIAL to YOU? This might not be the first thing on your mind when you book a baby massage session. SO READ ON to find out. 1. BONDING AND ATTACHMENT Your little human may not be ready to express his or her needs via spoken language just yet, but NON-VERBAL communication…
Dear Tired Mum, You have been breastfeeding your baby all his or her life so they’ve been blessed and not known anything different. You’re exhausted however and dream about an evening out with friends without your little one in tow, a date night with your partner or just a few hours of uninterrupted sleep. I…
aka why you need to start thinking about feeding your baby (breastfeeding or otherwise) during your pregnancy. Congratulations on your pregnancy! How far into the ‘process’ are you? First trimester disbelief: can I really be pregnant? Is there really a tiny human inside me who is growing at a mind-blowing rate each day? Are you…
Are you a ‘breastfeeding mum’ or a ‘formula feeding mum’? Where do I begin with how much is wrong with this question… I’m not certain though that all of those families would like to be described as formula feeding families. Bear in mind they might be giving 1 bottle a day or 6 bottles a…