National Breastfeeding Awareness Week!
I was surprised and disappointed to read in the Guardian that this year’s Breastfeeding Awareness Week has been dropped by the Department of Health – it is no longer receiving central funds and there is no national campaign, despite the fact that breastfeeding rates in the UK (and especially Northern Ireland) remain amongst the lowest [...]
Baby weaning: Tips for mums of reluctant eaters
Weaning is a big issue for mums – especially first timers. Such a huge amount of importance is attached to this milestone in your baby’s life. For the first few months it’s drilled into you by the establishment that you must not wean before six months, while on the other hand friends and relatives may [...]
Breastfeeding and post-natal depression: Tracey’s experience
Breastfeeding is rarely easy; whether you’re a first time mum getting to grips with technique or an experienced breastfeeder juggling the demands of a hungry newborn with the needs of your other children, there will inevitably be times when you feel tired, tearful and fraught. For some breastfeeding mums though, those early weeks and months [...]
National Breastfeeding Awareness Week: June 21-27, 2010
Celebrate everything that’s wonderful about breastfeeding – or simply learn more about it – during National Breastfeeding Awareness Week!
Latest products from Plum
Fussy eaters and snack fiends – get your chops round this! Plum have launched a few new additions to their fabulous range of premium baby and toddler foods that offer all the goodness of organic superfoods in an ultra-convenient format for busy mums! Snacks that you can carry with you on the go are a [...]
Breastfeeding for the first time: Nic’s experience
We all know that ‘breast is best’, but when you’re pregnant for the first time and baffled about pretty much everything from which pram to choose to how on earth you’re gonna squeeze a whole other person out of you, the thought of getting to grips with breastfeeding can be more than a little daunting. [...]
What to wear when you’re breastfeeding
No need to languish in the fashion doldrums when you’re breastfeeding – here are some tips for dressing stylishly and practically when you’re nursing on the go.
Breastfeeding: What I wish I’d known then
This post is part of the October Carnival of Breastfeeding, with the topic ‘what I wish I’d known’ – scroll to the bottom for more great posts laden with lessons learned the hard way! Image courtesy of Paula O’Hara Photography. Wow. 22 hours of labour and an emergency c-section later, there I was, breastfeeding. Easy, [...]
Well-meant advice breastfeeding mums should ignore
Well-meaning advice from friends and family isn’t always helpful for breastfeeding mums; here are some golden nuggets you should always ignore!
Plum launches new snack range
Brand new healthy snack range from Plum – perfect for toddlers on the go!
