
Baby resuscitation at birth
Oxygen is one of the most critical components that facilitates human life. The need for oxygen begins in the earliest...
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Baby wearing - The pros and cons
During their time in the womb, babies thrive in a warm, comfortable and safe environment. They know nothing of bright...
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Safe sleeping guidelines
Trigger warning: Sudden Unexplained Death in Infancy A baby's sleep environment can increase their risk of SUDI (Sudden Unexplained Death...
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Labour: Deciding what pain relief is right for you
Pain relief options for labour can look different to every woman. This might be due to the place of birth,...
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Mixed Feeding
The term ‘mixed feeding’ refers to the practice of giving your baby formula as well as breastmilk and/or breastfeeding. Some...
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Safe use of medications during breastfeeding
Most medications pass into breastmilk, although the exact percentage of transfer varies greatly between medication types. Here's our guide to...
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Newborn feeding cues
Did you know newborns have a variety of ways to show you they're hungry? Crying is often a last resort....
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Breastfeeding with twins
Expecting twins? Overwhelmed by the thought of breastfeeding? Our IBCLC delves into the reason why some women are hesitant to...
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Fetal monitoring in labour
When you're in labour, there are many ways your health provider may choose to monitor you. This blog explains some...
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