Nothing really prepares you for those first few days with your newborn, but some thing are pretty much a given; they will feed a lot,…
Dr Brooke
Sep 3
Being told you ‘can’t breastfeed while you take this medication’ can be a deeply emotional situation, where a mother faces choosing between her health and…
Dr Brooke
Jun 29
The breastfeeding hormone (prolactin) suppresses other hormones involved in the menstrual cycle so prevent ovulation. Most experience at least a few months without a period…
Dr Brooke
Jun 21
I am writing this post on 9th March 2020, immediately after the release of the new RCOG guidelines on management of coronavirus, pregnancy & breastfeeding.…
Dr Brooke
Mar 9
As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, I felt fairly calm and prepared throughout my first pregnancy. I knew what lay ahead, I was familiar with common…
Dr Brooke
Feb 20
When my second child, Coby, became increasingly more distressed at around 3 weeks, I started to wonder if he could have reflux. Fast forward another…
Dr Brooke
Feb 3
