Sleep . There is no getting around the sleep deprivation that comes with a new baby. New parents can feel a sense of failure or like they...

Becoming a parent is a massive change in your life. There are huge expectations. We are sold an image of parenthood and how it should...

Some key points to remember! Before you start ensure you are comfortable. You may be in this position for a good period of time! Have...

More women are asking for information on antenatal expressing/harvesting of colostrum. It can provide a safety net! It is great to have...

This is another topic I was asked for some information on. While exclusive breastfeeding is advised for the first 6 months, some families...

A common question I was asked when breastfeeding my toddlers was, are you not afraid they will bite you? This did happen to me on...

Your baby will grow most rapidly during their first year. This happens in the form of growth spurts, which are short, intense bursts of...

There can be lots of excitement and activity leading up to the Christmas holidays. You may be planning trips to meet family and friends....

⭐️ Slings or carriers provide a gentle way of transitioning babies from the calm environment of the womb to that of the outside world....

Breastfeeding rates in Ireland have slightly improved. According to new HSE figures, there was a 5% point increase in the number of...

You can actually tell quite a bit from your baby's stool. The colour, consistency and frequency can provide some valuable information...

You hear all the time about changing breastmilk that is tailored to meet your baby's needs. But what exactly does this mean? Did you know...

Your baby is born with innate instincts that help them to find the breast and breastfeed. They use all their senses to do this! Sight...

What you need to know? Babies respond to milk flow. Over the course of a breastfeed milk flow slows. In the early days especially, a baby...

This happens when your baby sucks at your breast, nerves are stimulated and hormones are released. The hormone prolactin stimulates milk...

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest changes you will ever experience. We are sold this image of parenthood and how it should look....

After reading the initial findings from a national study “Breastfeeding support in Ireland'' by Bainne Beatha. It has got me thinking...

Buying a breast pump can be overwhelming. There are so many different types and ranges of prices. Buying a breast pump before your baby...

Returning to work after maternity leave can be an anxious time. It is a period of change for everyone. It is also a time when you may...