Breastfeeding Tips, Pregnancy and Babies
Kate Hale is a Registered Nurse, Midwife IBCLC Lactation Consultant.She has had experience in midwifery, neonatal intensive care and baby clinics and has been working with breastfeeding mums for over 20 years, she is also the mother of 4 adult children. Kate runs a...
Breastfeeding Tips, Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
By Patricia Usoalii When my daughter was born I was over the moon about her. I couldn’t wait to breastfeed her and feel that special connection with my baby. But nobody told me that breastfeeding wasn’t easy. Even though my breasts hurt when she was...
Breastfeeding Tips, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Weight Loss Help
The first days and weeks after you bring your baby home are often filled with questions and a couple (or maybe more than a couple) of concerns. One of the biggest, if you choose to breastfeed, is whether or not your baby is getting enough to eat. As breasts don’t have...
Breastfeeding Tips, Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
Nipple pain is a common complaint amongst breastfeeding mums. Most women experience it at some stage during their breastfeeding relationship with their baby. However, it is important to know that despite it being a common problem, it can be a sign that there is a...
Breastfeeding Tips, Parenting Help and Advice, Pregnancy and Babies
Ouch! You grit your teeth but you persevere. It hurts. It really hurts and every suck seems to send stinging pains down your spine, but nothing in this world will make you stop. This precious baby needs the milk and pain or no pain, you are resolved to “grin and...
Breastfeeding Tips, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Snacking Suggestions, Weight Loss Help
Making sure you indulge in nutritious, well balanced snacks between meals is an important part of any healthy eating and weight loss plan. This becomes even more important when you’re breastfeeding your little one. It’s estimated that nursing mama’s...