Let's Breastfeed

You have been told that your body will produce enough milk for your baby regardless of their size, so why do you feel like your baby is never satisfied or is not gaining enough weight each week?

A few practical tips can go a long way when it comes to breastfeeding – practical being the operative word! Things that are so simple or obvious but need to be pointed out because you are just too tired, teary or traumatised to work out for yourself! So I am here to point out those [...]

One of the first questions I am usually asked at my Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops, is ‘how can I get my baby to sleep?’
After months of broken sleep for both the expectant mum and dad, my clients are quite (very/desperately) keen to get their tiny tot into good habits from the start.
So this is what I [...]

Join me on Monday 1 February between 12pm – 1pm at www.babyexpert.com where I will be answering all your breastfeeding questions during a live chat!
You are more than welome to post your breastfeeding questions on the message board beforehand. Simply visit www.babyexpert.com and follow the link.
I look forward to answering your questions and helping you [...]

It is sad to hear that 4 out of 10 fathers are not taking their entitiled paternal leave because they simply can’t afford it. In fact, there are still employers out there who simply deny fathers paternity leave at all. I feel we need to fight for a father’s right to stay home with his wife and newborn and benefit from full pay for at least 2 weeks!

If 97% of mothers are more than capable of producing enough milk for their babies, why do so many mums cite low milk supply the catalyst in the demise of breastfeeding? Are we missing something? Are mums being told they don’t have enough milk by mistake? Are mums simply imagining things or just too tired to breastfeed and want a ‘get out clause’?

You have just had your baby and are still in a haze of awe and wonder at the tiny little feet and hands your baby has. Life is just perfect and you look forward to feeding, changing, bathing and growing together as a family.
For many new mums and dads, the magic [...]

It is such a wonderful time of the year and it will be even more special if you are celebrating your first Christmas with your little one!

You have just had your baby and are still in a haze of awe and wonder at the tiny little feet and hands your baby has. Life is just perfect and you look forward to feeding, changing, bathing and growing together as a family.
That is of course until the drugs wear off and reality [...]

When it is so cold outside, the very thought of sore nipples make my eyes water! I truly feel for any mum who is experiencing actual nipple pain rather than my imaginary ‘problem’.
This time of the year, many mums seem to develop thrush. If they come and see me, we quickly rule out thrush and [...]