“It’s like a switch has flipped”: The older baby nursing strike
By Emma Pickett This article is focused on breast refusal that sometimes happens at around 8-12 months (although those ages are not set in…
Breastfeeding
Guiding Parents on Their Feeding Journey: No Pressure, No Judgement, Just Support
At Radical Milk, Rachael Dehe provides lactation consultation services and expert feeding advice for parents who are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combi-feeding or pumping, as…
Breastfeeding Facts Are Not Attacks
By Sofie Eriksson How I beat the odds, and successfully breastfed my second child! Previously, I have shared how I was unable to breastfeed…
Sorry, Did I Offend You By Listening To My Own Voice?
By Sofie Thomson As a breastfeeding mother I have had endless amounts of advice. Not advice I’ve asked for but advice I’ve been given…
Breastfeeding with Flat Nipples
By Emma Pickett Two mothers have flat nipples. One, in her first conversation about breastfeeding antenatally, was told by a health professional looking at her nipples,…
“Comfort” is only for adults!
By Sofie Eriksson At the weekend, I was feeling stressed. I had loads of writing to get done in a short space of time,…
Welcoming Extended Breastfeeding: Nourishing Bonds, Honouring Divine Connection
By Sanne Storm As a mother committed to the journey of breastfeeding beyond infancy, I am compelled to share my story, advocating for the…
Breastfeeding after 12 Months and Dental Decay
By Emma Pickett Continuing to breastfeed after the first few months can bring some challenges. Sadly, one of the biggest struggles can be dealing…
5 Wellness Tips & Tricks for No-Sleep Nursing Mamas
By Danielle Facey I remember reading blogs, books & posts one after the other, desperately searching for a way to make my son sleep:…
“Don’t Breastfeed Your Baby In Front Of My Kid…”
By Sofie Eriksson My breasts and I used to have an amazing relationship; we were the best of friends. They were used for so many things:…
Supporting Mums & Bubs Throughout Pregnancy & Beyond
To support mums and babies during pregnancy, the fourth trimester, the breastfeeding journey and into toddlerhood, Mumma Bear aims to provide families with affordable,…
Achieving Wellness Through Breastfeeding
By Emily Brittingham At this moment in time, the idea of ‘wellness’ is being promoted far and wide, the word itself appearing regularly in…
Providing Care, Support & Insight Through Early Motherhood
Jeanelle Harvey-Bridges is passionate about pregnancy, homebirth and all things ‘baby’. As a registered nurse, she decided to take the leap into private practice…
Triple Feeding – A Practical Guide to Stopping Top Ups
By Lucy Ruddle When I was a first-time mum to my now seven-year-old, I watched as a midwife sucked in her breath while she…
Can We Stop Sacrificing Breastfeeding for Sleep?
By Tracy Cassels We have a cultural obsession with infant sleep. It is not healthy and it is not reasonable, but we have it….
All-in-One Holistic Support for Prenatal Parent Prep, Parenting, Feeding & Sleep
Kellie Eason is a passionate, caring Lactation Consultant with over two decades of experience as a former Nurse and Midwife, and as an International…
What is so Disturbing About Natural Term Breastfeeding?
By Sofie Thomson With the breastfeeding community going from strength to strength I see more and more beautiful videos of mothers who are breastfeeding…
Navigating The Festive Season
By Lucy Ruddle (IBCLC) I sometimes wonder if Mary had to field the opinions of family and friends when it came to her feeding…
Breastfeeding: The First Four Months
By Sofie Thomson You’ve had your baby and you’re about to start the most amazing journey. Breastfeeding has been such a great tool in…
Breastfeeding like a ‘Natural’
By Emily Brittingham We’ve all seen images pop up in our news feed of the beautiful new mother with a baby at her breast:…