Breastfeeding & feeding your baby
Gentle, practical support for feeding your baby, from milk supply and the foods that nourish it to the early weeks of finding your rhythm.
Mastitis: What It Is, What Helps & What I Personally Reach For
If you’re here because you’re in the thick of mastitis—I see you. It’s intense, painful, and it often comes out of nowhere. This journal isn’t medical advice, and there are times when antibiotics or anti-inflammatories are necessary. But I want to share what helped me and what’s shifting in the way
Breastfeeding Essentials
A collection of my 10 favourite breastfeeding essentials for World Breastfeeding Week 2024.
Why Postpartum Support is Crucial for Breastfeeding Success
Introduction The postpartum period, often referred to as the “fourth trimester,” is a critical and sacred time for new mothers. It is during this period that many mothers establish their breastfeeding journey, which can significantly impact the health and well-being of both mother and baby both imme
Nourishing Milk Supply with Mammae
Understanding the magic of breastfeeding and how to support your journey through nourishment and galactagogues. And a delicious Creamy Cashew Caramel Lactation Slice Recipe.
Breastfeeding Hormones: Understanding the Emotional Journey
Learning to breastfeed can be a beautiful but challenging and emotional journey, filled with highs and lows as your body adjusts to its new role. Let’s explore the connection between breastfeeding and hormones and how they shape your experience.
Colostrum (Liquid Gold)
Colostrum is the liquid gold that is produced during the first few days after birth (and in the weeks leading up to birth).
Weaning: How To End Your Breastfeeding Journey
We hear so much about the early days of breastfeeding. The challenges that come along with feeding especially around milk supply. What we rarely hear about is the reality of feeding past the first year, feeding toddlers, feeding beyond 2 years and the emotional rollercoaster of weaning. This journal
3 Incredible Facts About Breastfeeding
Not nearly enough people know about the magic of breastmilk. Here are 3 mind blowing facts about breastfeeding to inform, inspire and empower.
Foods To Support Milk Supply
Some whole foods, herbs (and medications) are considered galactagogues, meaning they can help support and increase milk supply by increasing the prolactin levels in mothers body which is the hormone responsible for breastmilk production. me mamas and not on others. Including galactagogues into a we
Breastfeeding and The First 6 Weeks
7 Tips For Encouraging a Positive Breastfeeding Journey in the First 6 Weeks This journal post on breastfeeding during the fourth trimester, and more importantly the first 6 weeks was inspired by a wonderful podcast with Amberley Harris. ‘Talking Tits’ on Beyond the Bump. We put up a post on our ins