Tips for bonding while bottle feeding
With all the research and information surrounding the benefits of breastfeeding, mothers who choose to bottle feed their baby can feel a little left out. And for those who would have preferred to breastfeed but for whatever reason weren’t able to, being constantly reminded of the “superior” aspects of breastfeeding can be difficult to cope […]
Reasons for needing a breast pump and advantages of expressing
The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. But things do not always go as planned. There are many instances where a mother who intends to breastfeed her baby may not be able to do so directly. However this does not mean that she cannot provide her baby with the benefits of breastmilk. This is where […]
‘I breastfeed my baby with formula’
“Everything went downhill in our breastfeeding journey when my son was about 11 weeks. We both got sick, my supply dropped and that was it … cue 10 weeks of pure stress while I attempted everything I could to try to get my son to consistently gain weight. I was feeding constantly, expressing when I […]
Expressing breast milk: the benefits of double pumping
There are some things that are better done quickly. While I was breastfeeding my first child, I was in no hurry. It was a relaxing experience and he and I both took comfort in the act. Plus I desperately needed a good sit down and was mid-way through the Scrubs DVD boxsets. Compare that to […]
Diary of a new breastfeeding mum: Daily routine & expressing
It’s been a couple of months since our lovely Lila came into our lives and we are beginning to emerge from the oh so precious, yet rather demanding, newborn baby haze. I had been breastfeeding Lila exclusively until I was admitted to hospital a few weeks ago with a reoccurring case of mastitis.
Breast to bottle: making the switch easier
I started back at work when my first born was just five weeks old. It was only for four hours but it was just long enough to miss a feed.
8 things you should know about breastfeeding and alcohol
It is important to understand the way alcohol affects your body and breastmilk. Here are some things you should know about drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.