Some mothers find their experience of having a baby is very different from the vision of motherhood we see so much of the time. Having challenges, even feeling overwhelmed, is a normal experience. An emotional time Get to know and enjoy your baby What about household responsibilities and older … [Read more...] about Adjusting to Motherhood
Breastfeeding Information
Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
Establishing breastfeeding is not always easy and in the first few weeks eight out of ten women who stop do so before they had intended to. However once breastfeeding is going well it usually becomes a very important and enjoyable part of mothering. Breastfeeding, co-sleeping with a baby and … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
Breastfeeding and the Environment
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to protect both our planet’s ecosystems and our health. It helps to ensure food security, has a positive effect on maternal and child health and wellbeing, and is vastly important to our carbon footprint. Advantages to the environment There’s no food more … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and the Environment
Alcohol and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers often receive conflicting advice about whether drinking alcohol can have a negative effect on their baby. This can leave them feeling like they have more questions than answers. While women are often warned not to consume alcohol during pregnancy given the evidence that this … [Read more...] about Alcohol and breastfeeding