New parent

Feeding time is not just about food. It is also a unique opportunity for closeness, warmth, skin-to-...

Loads of hormones are surging through the mother’s body the day that her breastmilk starts to come i...

Every baby is unique—they have their own personalities, their own ability to suck and latch. The sam...

Many factors determine the flow of breast milk for different mothers. It can take a bit longer befor...

The newborn’s stool changes color during the first week. This is because the newborn goes from drink...

We know that support from partners and loved ones is vital for successful breastfeeding. In part, th...

It is quite common to experience some form of “baby blues” after giving birth. However, it is import...

I am a midwife with extensive clinical experience of interacting with parents-to-be and new families...

Mothers have been breastfeeding for centuries in every country of the world. Scientific studies and ...

As a parent-to-be, it is easy to focus primarily on the upcoming birth. But childbirth does not mean...

The best advice we can give women who want to breastfeed is to prepare before your baby arrives. Bei...

Although you’re still pregnant, you may be feeling worried, scared even, about breastfeeding. The fe...

Breast milk stimulation is when the mother herself stimulates her breasts to produce more milk. It i...

Skin-to-skin contact means that your little one lies like a tiny frog on your belly wearing only dia...