It is important for us to note at the beginning of this post, that ANY happy time your baby spends at the breast is important for them, whether they are feeding, comforting, sleeping or enjoying cuddles and especially if there is a lot of skin to skin contact, which has been proven to help babies […]
We have spent the day walking around the Excel arena in London for this weekends Baby Show, and we had an absolutely fantastic day! Some of our favourite baby experts Jo Tantum and Clare Byam-Cook (amongst others) are guest speakers for the weekend. They have some great tips for new mums, and are also available to […]
If you are just about to give birth, or have given birth recently, the chances are, you have milk on your mind. If you have decided to breastfeed, then establishing a good supply will almost certainly be one of your biggest concerns. The best time to initiate supply is within the first hour after giving […]
We LOVE the subject of antenatal expressing! Despite some of the controversial points raised about antenatal expressing, there are so many benefits, especially for babies who’s parents suffer from diabetes (or gestational diabetes), or babies who are born with a low birth weight (especially multiples). What is Antenatal Expressing? Antenatal Expressing, is expressing colostrum in […]
A few months ago, a lady came to South West Maternity for some online advice. It started with a little about latching her baby, and what she might look for, to make sure her daughter was getting the most out of each feeding session. We also discussed how to teach her baby the difference between […]