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 […]
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 […]
Side lying breastfeeding – It is the ultimate breastfeeding position to aid recovery and sleep. Yet for new mums, it is not the easiest thing to master. In this blog post we discuss the benefits and a step by step guide for side lying feeding. Side lying feeding allows new mums to get more rest […]
