Let's Breastfeed

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 [...]

I am really excited about this find!
Crave maternity wear has come to Richmond and has brought with it monutain loads of sparkle in time for Christmas and New Years Eve! Maternity wear is becoming more feminine and tailored, but usually costs an absolute fortune.
The current collection at Crave has the elegance and szooj one [...]

The last time I paid any attention, Christmas was creeping up on us but we still had 7-8 weeks to get organised…now Christmas is 2 weeks away and everything has gone crazy, making the time slip by even faster!!
For those of you who are in the Twickenham/Richmond/Teddington area of London, you may like to know [...]

There is nothing worse than the thought of leaving your baby hungry and when mums are breastfeeding, it is even harder to establish just how much milk your baby has had, and if you are offering a top up, how much more your baby needs to feel full and satisfied.
It is important to remember that [...]

Hi there mums,
Just a quickie to say well done to the five mums who won a free consult with me through Greatvine this afternoon!
I am still new to Twitter and Facebook, but as I am an expert for Greatvine, I offer these free bursts whenever I have a free slot in my day.
If [...]