Medications & breastfeeding
Being told you ‘can’t breastfeed while you take this medication’ can be a deeply emotional situation, where a mother faces choosing between…
Tag: breastfeeding
Periods after pregnancy
The breastfeeding hormone (prolactin) suppresses other hormones involved in the menstrual cycle so prevent ovulation. Most experience at least a few months…
Preparing for the first week of breastfeeding
As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, I felt fairly calm and prepared throughout my first pregnancy. I knew what lay ahead, I was…
Eating well while breastfeeding
Eating well while breastfeeding can be really challenging with a new-born to take care of and a shortage of sleep. Even more…
My favourite breast pumps
An important part of my breastfeeding experience is the ability to express milk for my baby. I find one challenge of breastfeeding…
5 top tips for expressing breast milk
Not only is breastfeeding a challenge enough, but once you start expressing it can be a whole new minefield. Whether you are…