Motherhood - Unfiltered & Raw

Your baby's first week will no doubt be a blur, but there are lots of changes and exciting new things that happen in the first few days. Here's what you can expect.

While many mums do enjoy breastfeeding, it's not without its unexpected challenges. This blog post gives insights on some of the things about breastfeeding that aren't spoken about as often.

Since the introduction of saline and silicone breast implants in the early 1960’s, cosmetic breast surgery has become one of the most common plastic surgeries performed worldwide.

Leading researchers continue to analyse breastfeeding outcomes in women with and without a history of breast surgery. This blog from our IBCLC shares more insights on this topic.

Hand expression of colostrum/breastmilk is an important skill for breastfeeding women to learn, either before (i.e antenatally) or after delivery. Check out this blog post to learn more.

The transition to motherhood often represents a very emotionally vulnerable stage in a woman’s life. Over the past several decades, postpartum depression and anxiety disorders have been extensively researched to determine cause - as well as explore various approaches to early recognition and treatment.

Using a nipple shield – what you need to know If your baby continues to have difficulty attaching to the breast several days after birth, your heal...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening condition of pregnancy. It is characterized by persistent and severe naus...

So, you’ve just found out you’re expecting a new arrival, but you’re still breastfeeding baby number one!

Rest easy Mama! Here’s the 101 on cluster feeding!

Causes & Managing the cluster feeding stage

So, leaking after weaning is normal, right?

Breastmilk production in the first 12 months follows a 3-phase pattern,
“Initiation, Secretory Activation and Maintenance.”

Initiation Phase – The first 24 hours following birth

Breastfeeding attachment tips Attaching your baby to the breast correctly is crucial to ensure adequate breastmilk transfer and prevent your nipple...