Weaning from the Breast
In my previous blog post, we examined the variety of reasons mothers wean from the breast. In this blog post I will talk more on the...
How Long should I breastfeed for?
One of the most common questions that I’m asked during antenatal classes is ‘how long should I breastfeed for?’. My genuine and sincere...
Why Should I Breastfeed?
This is a question that I'm asked by many pregnant women and my answer often surprises them. Breastfeeding is a consensual relationship...
Help! My Breastfed Baby Won't Take a Bottle!
First off, your baby is not being stubborn or "refusing" to take a bottle - they simply don't connect it with food and so whenever you...
Breastfeeding your Baby in hot weather
Every time the sun peaks out from the grey English skies I’m contacted by lots of concerned mums asking me if they should give their...
Baby led bottle feeding
There are several reasons that a breastfeeding mum might choose to introduce a bottle to her baby; for some it is because they simply...
If breastfeeding is natural, why is it so hard?!
Picture the scene – you’re a new mum, holding your beautiful newborn baby in your arms, when you notice that she’s starting to stir and...
Breastfeeding - And How to Know You're Doing Great!
Of course some mums will find the early days of breastfeeding challenging (and that’s why I’m here to help!), but I also receive many...
Eat, Drink and Be Merry?
As the holiday season approaches, there is one question I am repeatedly asked – “Can I have an occasional alcoholic drink?” And the good...
