Did you know physiotherapists with extra training in Women's Health can provide treatment for painful nipples and mastitis related problems? Senior Physiotherapist Amber Hanrahan shares with us the many ways...
There isn't much to like about engorgement. Hard, ultra-tender, swollen boobs AKA the calling cards for engorgement, aren't much fun. Unfortunately the majority of breastfeeding mums will experience engorgement at some point...
The decision to continue breastfeeding after returning to work can also pose some new challenges. Expressing or pumping means that your baby continues to receive the nutrition and goodness of...
While the predominant 'S' word of the festive season may be the big man in the red suit, there's another 'S' word that crops up regularly; stress. Yes, the holidays...
Establishing breastfeeding after birth can take time, support and a whole heap of patience. For c-section mamas however, there may be a number of extra challenges to tackle. Fear not...
If you've got inverted nipples you may have worried that breastfeeding was going to be tricky, if not impossible! Thankfully, that is not always the case and many women successfully...
We've always known that the Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump is a pretty amazing tool to have as a breastfeeding mama and learning about this clog busting tip just confirmed it's...
While many women are fortunate enough to escape their monthly visit from the period fairy for a good few months after birth, there will come a time when she returns. Here's...
Am I making enough milk? It's a question many new mums have asked themselves when establishing breastfeeding for the first time. Our boobs don't come with a handy measuring gauge on...
Nothing snaps you out of a dreamy breastfeeding moment quicker than a nip to the nipple. Biting while breastfeeding isn't uncommon but it can come as a huge (and painful)...
Breastfeeding can be tough! You know what is proven to help? Support and advice, both from experts and other mamas who have 'been there, done that'. In the spirit of...
Whether you're breastfeeding for the first, or fifth time, chances are good that some parts of the experience have been... surprising. What may have seemed like the most natural thing...
While we all know that breastfeeding SHOULDN'T hurt, sometimes, well, it does. Common concerns like latching difficulties, nipple damage (youch) or a bubba who likes to bite, are often to blame but what happens when...
The festive season is upon us, bringing with it an avalanche of event invitations. Be it a BBQ or a Chrissie party, a get-together with family or a catch up...
Cluster feeding AKA the witching hour AKA feeding till your nipples feel like they might just fall off. Whatever you call it, a cluster feeding newborn (or older baby for that matter)...
IB who? LC what? When it comes to breastfeeding, specifically breastfeeding problems, it's often recommended that you consult with an IBCLC. But what exactly IS an IBCLC and, more importantly, how...
