breastfeeding

Can you believe your baby is a whole month old? Time flies, but at the same time a lot happened last month and it seems incredible that it all happened in the space of one month. You’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment, but don’t worry you’re doing an amazing job mum and […]

Your baby’s first month is a pretty exciting time and over the next four weeks you will see a lot of changes already. So what exactly can you expect? Sensory development:Your baby’s senses of smell and taste will be very strong from the moment he is born, however his vision will be very blurry. He […]

Prolactin (PRL), also known as the luteotropic hormone (LTH), is the milk hormone which plays an important role in preparing your body for breastfeeding. Prolactin is mainly produced in your pituitary gland and in response to increased estrogen levels, its levels increase between 10 and 20 times during pregnancy. Prolactin’s first and foremost function during […]

hPL or human placental lactogen, also known as hCS (human chorionic somatomammotropin), is a pregnancy hormone produced by your placenta. It is very similar to the human growth hormones normally present in your body and has a very important role in the nourishment of your baby. Firstly, hPL inhibits the ability of your cells to […]

Oxytocin is another important hormone and though it is what causes those painful contractions during labour, you wouldn’t be able to hold your gorgeous baby without it. Oxytocin has an important role in conception, labour and breastfeeding. In conception, oxytocin is the hormone that is responsible for your sexual arousal and of course if you […]

Breastfeeding in public has been a controversial topic for a while now, but why exactly do people think something natural is inappropriate? Are there really that many people who are opposed to it? According to a recent survey, only 16% of people in the UK believe that breastfeeding in public is inappropriate, yet 2 out […]

Breastfeeding in public can be a bit complicated, mostly because there is so much debate on whether it is appropriate or not. However, we know many mums really don’t have the option of not breastfeeding in public, after all if your baby is hungry you have to feed him. So we thought we would give […]

Breastfeeding can be challenging for new mums, if you are finding it difficult, don’t worry and don’t give up! Breast milk offers many advantages for both you and your baby, such as boosting your immune system, giving your baby the perfect balance of nutrients and being easier for your baby to digest. What to remember […]

There are 6 main ingredients your formula milk must contain if you are going to ensure that your baby receives all of the nutrients he needs. They are as follows: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace ingredients to satisfy specific needs. Carbohydrates: As lactoseis the main carbohydrate present in breast milk, this is the […]