by mammalia | Oct 10, 2017 | breastfeeding, Mindful Breastfeeding, parenting, pregnancy
When I visit new Mums and babies in their homes to help with breastfeeding, there is a reoccurring theme that I can’t ignore any more. Almost all of them struggle to trust that their bodies are able to nourish their babies. It’s hardly surprising really....
by mammalia | Sep 25, 2017 | breastfeeding, Mindful Breastfeeding, parenting, pregnancy
What do I wish someone had told me before my 1st baby arrived? I wish someone had told me how amazing I would feel holding my baby skin to skin after birth. I wish someone had told me that my baby had innate reflexes that helped him to find the breast after he was...
by mammalia | Aug 26, 2017 | birth, Blog, breastfeeding, IBCLC, Mindful Breastfeeding, parenting
I write and talk so much about the practical side of breastfeeding; from planning to troubleshooting and where to get help. But recently I’ve been pondering a lot more on how we think and how it affects our breastfeeding journey. This is not just our...
by mammalia | Jul 16, 2017 | breastfeeding, parenting
The most amazing transformation has happened to my work as a lactation consultant over the past months. It’s enhanced my practice, given me a load of new tools to use with my clients and undoubtedly improved the outcomes for every mother I have worked with. Back in...
by mammalia | Mar 27, 2017 | breastfeeding, IBCLC
We all know that breastfeeding support is very important. But there can be such a variety of breastfeeding professionals out there. How do you know who to go to? Take a look at this quick and easy guide to understanding breastfeeding qualifications....
by mammalia | Mar 11, 2017 | breastfeeding, IBCLC
There are only around 500 International Board Certified Lactation Consultants in the UK, so it’s not surprising that I hadn’t even heard of them until sometime after the birth of my second child. I have always loved my job as a Paediatric Nurse so what...
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