Breastfeeding truly is best and holds many advantages for both mom and baby. But breastfeeding is also hard work, especially in the early weeks. Many women who planned to breastfeed give up in this time, often simply because they didn’t have the right information and support. Here you’ll get expert tips and advice, and learn more about normal breastfeeding patterns, how to deal with the difficulties and on living life while breastfeeding (and yes, this is possible!).
Most women who stop breastfeeding do so because they feel they have a low milk supply. The idea of not being able to provide in the needs of this little baby they love so much is daunting. In the majority of these cases the mother actually had enough milk, but simply was not equipped to […]
I had a beautiful breastfeeding journey with both my kids- 18 months with each of them. Some moments were beyond precious, others were gut wrenching, some filled me with joy while others brought me to tears- some happy, others not. With a total of 3 years of breastfeeding behind me, I’ve learnt a thing or […]
There are many different breast pumps on the market, each with its pro’s and cons. The same pump won’t work for everyone, leading to conflicting opinions from friends and on social media. Generally, a breast pump is one of the bigger expenses when having a baby. New mothers often don’t have the luxury of testing […]
One of the most common (and most commonly missed) reasons why mother experience expressing difficulties is an ill-fitting breast pump flange. With breast pump flanges one size most certainly doesn’t fit all. The flange is the part of the breast pump that fits onto your breast with the tunnel into which your nipple gets pulled. […]
One of the most common (and most commonly missed) reasons why mother experience expressing difficulties is an ill-fitting breast pump flange. With breast pump flanges one size most certainly doesn’t fit all. The flange is the part of the breast pump that fits onto your breast with the tunnel into which your nipple gets pulled. […]
There are no questions about it. Working and breastfeeding is more difficult than staying at home and breastfeeding or than working and formula feeding. For those who choose this option, hard work and effort await. Perhaps this is why so many mothers don’t even attempt to continue breastfeeding when going back to work. In my […]
Returning to work after maternity leave does not mean you have to stop breastfeeding. It is possible to continue feeding your baby while you are at work. As your baby gets older their feeds get less which does make the transition a little bit easier. It does require some planning, but you can successfully breastfeed […]