Tag Archives: breastfeeding

The gut microbiome is often talked about for health and wellbeing but what is it and how does it impact your child’s health now and into the future?  What is the gut microbiome?  The gut microbiome refers to the micro-organisms (living… Continue Reading >

Well-known nutritionist Nicole Chien*, advises on how to make the early days with your baby easier, more settled and harmonious with the help of Chinese Traditional Medicine and herbal nutrition. Nicole explains: “In Asian culture, mums are very much looked… Continue Reading >

During pregnancy, the focus is on the birth of your baby, which is very important but after that, you’ll have your baby to care for 24 hours a day and there is a lot to learn -you don’t really know… Continue Reading >

As a clinical nutritionist working with women through reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, I’m often asked about breastfeeding! Here are the answers to 5 common breastfeeding questions. Do you need extra calories when breastfeeding? Yes! The production of breast… Continue Reading >

You have most likely heard very good reasons to breastfeed: boosting baby’s immune system; providing breast milk that changes to meet your baby’s needs; a lovely way to bond and allowing instant comfort for an unsettled baby. Another important reason… Continue Reading >

Midwife Cath Curtin Establishing routine: Newborns require lots of small frequent feeds in the first few weeks of life.  Breastfeeding frequently in the early days and weeks is completely normal and benefits the mother by establishing lactation and providing the baby… Continue Reading >

World Breastfeeding Week, an annual global campaign, is set to take place from August 1 to 7, 2023. This year’s theme, “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents,” highlights the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers and creating conducive environments… Continue Reading >

By doula and IBCLC, Aimee Sing – Birth Aims   The preparation for welcoming a baby to the family is typically portrayed to involve a flurry of activity, painting the room in blue or pink, filling it with stuffed toys… Continue Reading >

You may have heard the proverb, it takes a village to raise a child, and for so many reasons in our hectic busy and stressful day-to-day lives these days it’s not always possible to receive direct support and guidance from… Continue Reading >

Breastfeeding is one of the best and worst parts of being a new mum. We all know breast milk is liquid gold. Its immune properties and nutritional value cannot be replaced by anything else. The skin to skin and bonding between mother and baby during… Continue Reading >