Rosemary Scott

I have suffered from Mastitis when breastfeeding both my daughters. The first when I was triple feeding so pumping a lot and the second I'm not quite sure how it started. Each time I was knocked out with a fever and felt awful. The treatment at the time appeared to make things worse so I wasn't surprised when the guidelines changed recently! So let's talk about Mastitis... When more milk is produced than your baby drinks this can produce pressure which your body responds to as a threat ....

Many of my expectant parents of mums-to-be who I support, will intend to combination feed their babies. But what is that really? Combination feeding simply means using both feeding your baby at the breast and offering a bottle of either expressed breastmilk or formula. Often the thinking is that if Dad can do a few feeds with a bottle they will bond better or easier with their baby. Mum also hopes that this may give her more sleep, rest or time for herself. But true combination feeding can be...

If you’re wondering when to start pumping breastmilk after your baby arrives, please know you don’t have to rush (or even do it at all) . In the early weeks, your baby is the best “pump” there is! Frequent feeding helps your milk supply establish and gives you both time to transition after birth together. You might think about pumping if: Your baby can’t feed directly at the breast (for example, if they’re premature or sleepy)  You need to relieve fullness or wish store a little milk for...