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Hospitals used to be a place new mothers found support and rest, these days though, many moms can’t wait to get out!
This is due to the number of babies being born every year with the staff stretched way beyond capacity and with the run up to Christmas and the New Year, hospitals are only [...]

I love this time of the year as the days gradually get darker and we edge closer to Christmas and New Year. This year is especially special, as I am planning my very own winter wedding for the 13th December!
So whilst I am looking forward to the cold dark December days, I wanted to help [...]

It has been a while since I last wrote, time seems to fly by so quickly and before you blink, you find yourself 3 months down the line. However, 3 months will seem like 3 years when experiencing painful nipples, so I wanted to address a question I am asked almost daily, “Will it all [...]

There is never a good time to experience pain in the form of sore nipples, so it is frustrating that both hot and cold weather can actually create more complications or intensify the pain you are already experiencing.
The weather affects us all whether we are conscious of it or not. It is, however, more [...]

Isn’t it funny how a phrase that is so commonly used, can actually denote quite a serious problem for breastfeeding mothers! What is more interesting, is that even though the phrase is used to describe one’s inability to speak properly or at all, due to the tongue not able to move, it is still not [...]

It has been a couple of weeks now since I have been able to sit down and write.
Work has kept me busy these last few weeks, I have worked with mums who needed to increase their supply, or decrease their supply, mums who struggled to get baby onto the breast or off the breast [...]

Thank you for all your emails and comments. I have been receiving quite a few emails from moms whose breastfeeding patterns have gone crazy with the onset of the hot weather, so I thought a few more of you may benefit from a little advice about feeding in the heat.
As the temperature rises, your milk [...]

I sometimes wonder whether rose tinted glasses are part of a standard uniform issued to breastfeeding antenatal teachers or whether we are just very optimistic people?
Don’t get me wrong, it is important to be positive about your possible breastfeeding outcome, but I wouldn’t try driving a bus, having watched an 80’s version “HOW TO..” [...]

Many moms are asking me why so many moms are experiencing sore nipples when breastfeeding is supposed to be such a natural activity for both mom and baby. This is a good question and one that really needs to be addressed!
It is inevitable that you are going to receive a degree of conflicting advice, as [...]

If you are a breastfeeding mom and suffering with sore nipples, please believe me when I say that it is NOT normal! It may be a common occurrence, but any pain you are experiencing, should indicate that there is something wrong!
You may already have bought the Let’s Breastfeed Program, but I just wanted to highlight [...]