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
PURPLE Crying
“PURPLE CRYING” All babies cry, it’s how they communicate their needs for comfort and food (milk), how they express physical discomforts like being too hot or cold, digestive and teething Read more
Should I give my baby a dummy/pacifier?
When I chose to write this blog about dummies/pacifiers I was surprised to almostdisappear down a research rabbit hole! This article considers the pros and cons ofdummy use according to Read more
Why am I preparing for an apocalypse?
At a Raising Mamas group meeting which I attended recently, the (now) common practice of expressing breastmilk in addition to breastfeeding to collect a “freezer stash” was discussed. Several of Read more
Expressing Breastmilk
Excerpt from NewBaby101 pages 73-74 It has become commonplace for mothers to express their breastmilk to give to baby by bottle, or to freeze some extra breastmilk to store for Read more
Postpartum: Dreamtime or Nightmare?
The fourth trimester, the postpartum period, the babymoon - whatever you call it, new mothers discover it rarely resembles the curated images of motherhood portrayed in the media. The transition Read more
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
Are Swaddle Suits safe for baby?
(Excerpt from NewBaby101 p102-103) Most babies enjoy being swaddled which reminds them of the confined safe environment of the womb. Using a light cotton or muslin wrap to swaddle baby Read more