Bottle feeding Expressed Breastmilk
When a mother’s milk supply is established around 2-4 weeks after birth, and her baby is breastfed each time he signals his hunger (6-12 times each 24 hours) the average Read more
Bottle Feeding, breastfeeding
Breastmilk naturally synchronises mothers’ and babies circadian rhythms
In the womb a fetus is exposed to the day-night chemistry rhythms of melatonin and cortisol in its mothers body, and this intimate synchronisation continues after birth, if the baby Read more
Why is bottle feeding a breastfed baby discouraged?
One reason bottle feeding a breastfed baby is not a good idea, particularly in the early weeks, is the effect on the mother’s breasts. If the breastmilk is not released Read more
Painful inflamed breasts and mastitis – All you need to know.
The pain and fatigue associated with inflamed breasts and mastitis can lead to mothers feeling they can’t continue breastfeeding. Knowing how to manage inflamed areas of the breast (previously called Read more
Feed, Play, Sleep – No!
Expectations regarding baby’s sleep can be the source of great anxiety for parents if they believe their baby is not sleeping ’well’ or ‘enough’. Understanding how variable baby’s sleep patterns Read more
Breastfeeding – The beginning!
Excerpt from New Baby 101 Pages 37/38 Every mother and baby combination is unique, and there is no single way to breastfeed that is right for everyone. Research into babies’ Read more
“Cosy Nests” are not safe sleep spaces!
Most parents’ thoughts are haunted at times by the possibility of their baby dying due to SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in infants) or SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Many preventative Read more
New Baby 101 – Your reliable guide before and after baby arrives.
Listen to this interview with Lois Wattis to discover how New Baby 101 was born, what’s in the book and why parents will enjoy having this valuable resource on hand Read more
The truth about “Lip Tie”
Many parents become concerned about the structure of their baby’s upper lip, its impact on breastfeeding and baby having a gap between the front teeth (diastema) when older. Worry no more – here’s the good news!
The Tongue Tie Phenomenon – What’s it all about?
Everyone's tongues are wagging about "ties"... at least that's how it seems to many parents of babies and young children. "Ties" are being blamed for breastfeeding problems, sleep problems, digestion Read more