Let’s be honest, breastfeeding is not without its challenges, especially at the start. We look at some of the most common (and lesser-known) challenges and how you can work to overcome them.
Our aim is to raise awareness of the different emotional, physical, and mental issues that can be experienced when breastfeeding. From mama-centred challenges like depression and breastfeeding aversion to nipple pain and mastitis, we look at it all! We also look at child-specific issues like tongue-tie, allergies, and reflux and how these can impact on how we breastfeed. No breastfeeding journey is without its obstacles, but having the right information can make all the difference.
By Rohit Garoo (BSc), Medically reviewed by Briana Violand (IBCLC, CSC) Breastfeeding is the ideal way to provide nourishment to your baby. But there are
Breast refusal can be heart-breaking for mums. It can feel like your baby is rejecting you and usually goes hand in hand with concerns about
“When in doubt, breathe out.” Useful information from an opera singing, breastfeeding peer supporter. I breastfed all three of my children (now 10, 8 and
We all know that breastfeeding looks different for everyone. It can come with many challenges, but what happens when you have to choose between your
This week on the podcast I am joined by Linzi who is mummy to Matilda, or ‘Mighty Matilda’ as she is known by on Instagram.
As a Postnatal Doula my role is to help support new parents, but not parent for them. I want to empower parents so that when
By Lucy Leonard There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about alcohol and breastfeeding, there’s also a lot of judgment and a tonne of
Sleep is important at all ages, and by following some simple advice and tips you can help your baby develop healthy sleep habits. A big
Living through the Covid-19 pandemic is hard; it’s isolating, lonely, and stressful for all of us. Now imagine you’re a new mother. You may have
When I was expecting Caspian I knew that I wanted to try and breastfeed once he had arrived. It’s fairly common in Scandinavian and it
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