Women may think that before their milk “comes in” around day 3-4, that their baby will not be receiving enough milk from the breast. This is not correct as your breasts will start to produce colostrum from around 16 weeks of pregnancy. Women may think that before their milk “comes in” around day 3-4, that […]
Have you heard of antenatal expressing? It is the act of hand expressing colostrum in the last few weeks of pregnancy. You may ask yourself what are some potential reasons a woman would do this? Have you heard of antenatal expressing? It is the act of hand expressing colostrum in the last few weeks of […]
It is so important to have a positive mindset for pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. As a midwife I recommend that all of the pregnant women I care for, download a mindfulness app and start some meditation and breathing exercises. It is so important to have a positive mindset for pregnancy, birth and the […]
Do you need a health snack that has the added benefit of increasing your milk supply. Try this easy and yummy recipe! Do you need a health snack that has the added benefit of increasing your milk supply. Try this easy and yummy recipe! Chocolate Peanut Lactation Bliss Balls INGREDIENTS• 1/2 cup rolled oats• 1 […]
Looking for a quick and easy breakfast, with the added bonus of boosting your milk supply. This recipe boosts your milk supply similar to about half a dozen lactation cookies, except this is a much healthier option. Looking for a quick and easy breakfast, with the added bonus of boosting your milk supply. This recipe […]
Acommon question I get asked as a midwife is “should I breastfeed if I am unwell?” The simple answer is YES. This is because breastmilk contains antibodies and other immune protecting factors which helps protect your baby from a variety of illnesses. Continuing to breastfeed while you are sick gives your baby valuable protection against […]
Practicing mindfulness can be a great way to elevate feelings of stress and anxiety throughout your pregnancy, and can be done from the comfort of your home. One practice I like doing is to once a day write my ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ into a journal. You don’t have to write a lot – just a […]
Eating a varied healthy diet is vital during pregnancy. Eating a nutritious diet is linked to good fetal brain development, healthy birth weight and decreases the risk of many birth defects. A balanced diet will also decrease the risks of anemia, constipation, fatigue and morning sickness. By choosing a wide variety of healthy foods from […]
I have had a lot of conversations with my new mums’ and in mothers’ group recently about whether I can recommend any specific parenting books, especially ones about baby sleep and behavior.The simple answer is no – BABY’S CAN’T READ, and they are shit at following the books directions… Sleep and settling are the biggest concerns […]
Pregnancy brings both excitement and enormous changes in your life! One of the enormous changes can be serious disturbances to your sleeping patterns. Most new mothers expect sleep disturbances after their baby is born, unfortunately, however, sleep disturbances can start well before your baby is born. Extreme fatigue can be a common issue in pregnancy, […]
