I’m having very mixed emotions. I didn’t think I’d wean my daughter until she was 18 months old. I assumed it would be a smooth and natural progression that would be led by her and her needs; a gra...
Breastfeeding and Diet: A Guide to Lactation and Nutrition
Bread and butter were my…well… bread and butter in the early days of being a new mum. It was easy to forget to take care of myself; and worrying about my diet came somewhere on the list after b...
OUCH! How to heal damaged nipples (and care for your busy boobies!)
Sore, cracked or tender nipples can make breastfeeding feel overwhelming, but there are gentle ways to heal and find relief. In “How to Heal Damaged Nipples (and Care for Your Busy Boobies!),” we s...
Breastfeeding in Public: Life as an Exhibitionist
Breastfeeding in public can feel awkward, funny, or even nerve‑racking, especially when your baby decides it’s snack time with a crowd watching. This honest and relatable guide shares real experien...
Calling in the Experts: Lactation Consultant Sharon Armstrong
Sometimes, no matter how prepared we think we are when it comes to nursing and expressing, there comes a time when professional help is needed. I struggled with latching, expressing and a slow let-...
The Nutritional Benefits of Breastmilk
Breastmilk is a whole food source that provides infants with complete nutrition for the first six months of life. It provides all the goodness, vitamins, minerals and antibodies that babi...