How to get a baby back to the breast
Getting a baby who is mostly bottle feeding back to the breast can take time and a strategic approach. Read this article to learn more
Expressing colostrum during pregnancy
I am often asked about expressing colostrum during pregnancy (AEC) - either because they have heard it is possible and would like to know...
Alternative methods to bottle-feeding
Using an artificial teat to feed a baby milk can cause nipple confusion and flow preference. Some babies can go between breast and bottle...
Increasing your milk production with a breast pump
Using an electric breast pump to increase your milk production can be very useful. However, some points need to be considered. First, we...
The amazing clitoris
Lately I have been doing a lot of exploration of womanhood and matriarchy*. This has involved listening to a few podcasts, by the likes...
The amazing placenta
In my opinion the placenta is an amazing organ - anyone who has ever taken a breath has done so because of a placenta. Yet, there are some
Size does matter....but bigger is not always better
“Your flange should fit your nipple like a shoe” Let’s talk flange sizing – it is something that could make or break your expressing journey
Help! My milk goes away in the evening
I'm sorry if you have been lead to believe that there is something wrong with you. The truth is milk does not just disappear in the even
Is bottle feeding easier than breastfeeding?
Disclaimer – I am talking about babies born with no ongoing medical issues that may affect their ability to feed or energy requirements....
Why I won't be watching One Born Every Minute
Another popular Facebook post - When this show first started airing in the UK I was working in London in as a NICU nurse. I loved...
