by Trish Martin | May 7, 2023 | Postnatal Plan, Birth, Breast-feeding, Feeding, Lactation, Parenting, Pregnancy
Your baby is nearly here and as new mum, it’s important to take care of yourself during the postpartum period. Here are some tips to help you create a postpartum plan: Rest and Recovery: After giving birth, your body needs time to heal. Make sure to get plenty...
by Trish Martin | Jan 10, 2021 | Breast-feeding, Lactation, Milk Supply
Breastfeeding provides amazing nutrients for your baby. It helps boost your baby’s immune system and is great for bonding. Knowing if you have enough to satisfy your baby can be tricky. Many mums would happily wish a way to know how much their baby is getting but...
by Trish Martin | Feb 29, 2020 | Breast-feeding, Breastmilk, Feeding, Lactation, Sleep
Dream feeds- here are some simple tips. Dream feeding isn’t for every baby but it’s worth a try to see if your baby will sleep for longer stretches during the night. It can work for both breastfed and bottle fed babies. Great way for babies who are mixed...
by Trish Martin | Mar 1, 2019 | Breast-feeding, Breastmilk, Colic, Feeding, Lactation, Milk Supply
Prolactin? This hormone has a lot to do with how successful you will be with breastfeeding. It’s around in small doses when your are pregnant and slowly increases as your pregnancy progresses. Towards the end of pregnancy the prolactin levels are...
by Trish Martin | Jan 22, 2019 | Breast-feeding, Breastmilk, Feeding, Lactation, Milk Supply, Reflux
Does your baby suffer from reflux? Reflux – A diagnoses that is so common among babies these days that I have started to look into how easily doctors are giving antacids to babies as young as 2-3 weeks old. Absolutely babies do suffer from reflux however...
by Trish Martin | Jan 5, 2016 | Breast-feeding, Feeding, Lactation
A crying, unsettled baby is exhausting. As a new mum you’re often told that feeding frequently is best for your baby. Demand feeding your baby is very important for weight gain, establishing good lactation and it’s also a great way to bond with your baby....