Most mothers I work with produce enough breast milk to meet their baby’s needs, but during their breastfeeding journey they have the feeling that their milk is not enough. Most of the time this is just a feeling because the babies are going through a growth spurt or a breastfeeding crisis, however, there are occasions […]
One of the things I hear the most during my antenatal consultations is that mothers assume that breastfeeding (especially during the first few days) is going to be painful. To be honest I have goosebumps every time, because having nipple cracks should not be something normal during your breastfeeding journey. Let me tech you what […]
Since I started working in the hospital, I’ve heard how useless partners can feel when mothers are breastfeeding their babies. They usually explain that they don’t know how they can help their partners when they are feeding their babies. In my opinion, it isn’t necessary to share your baby’s feeding during the first few weeks […]
With all the information that we have online most of us know that breastfeeding works on demand, but I’m still sometimes being asked “How often do I need to feed my baby?”. So, let’s clarify that when you are breastfeeding your baby you do not need to follow a feeding schedule; which means that there […]
If you’re still not sure about breastfeeding your newborn baby, I would recommend reading this blogand I’m pretty sure you’ll change your mind, or at least give yourself a chance to enjoy the benefits foryou both. Breastfeeding has long-term benefits for you and your baby. Any amount of breast milk has a positiveeffect and it’s […]
Feeding your newborn baby for the first few days of life can cause some concerns as a new parent. Especially from breastfeeding mothers who are worried if their babies have enough food with the tiny amount of colostrum being produced. When a baby is born, colostrum is all they need. Normal colostrum production is between […]
When you get pregnant, one of the first recommendations that you receive is the food you should avoid like raw fish, non-pasteurized cheese… and of course alcohol and tobacco. Because you are getting use to this situation, when you give birth and start breastfeeding you may think that you should continue with the same rules, […]
I regularly hear myths about the need for nipple preparation during pregnancy in readiness for breastfeeding. I’ve heard recommendations of creams to soften them, alcohol to toughen them up, or twisting them to pull them out… I’m serious!!! What a painful and unnecessary waste of time. These are all without question myths. Let’s dispel them […]
It’s very common that during your breastfeeding journey you will go through nervous, anxious orstressful times. One of the most common question that I am asked is “Is my milk supply drying up?” and my answer isalways “No, it’s not going to dry up, but it’s true that your milk supply can decrease.” Let me […]
