breastfeeding tips

This week marks World Breastfeeding Week. When I was a brand new mum, I remember feeling so grateful for all the brilliant breastfeeding tips I got from the health nurse at my local health station – as well as from all my friends who had done this whole newborn thing before me. Being a new […]

3 years ago

A fed baby is best – let’s all agree on that. However, there is also no denying that breastfeeding might be easier to get right with the right support and the right knowledge Personally, I always knew I wanted to at least try to breastfeed my baby when I was pregnant. Having my babies in […]

5 years ago

Breastfeeding is amazing and wonderful if you’re in a position to be able to do so, that is. However, some mums, myself included, also find the experience somewhat painful –at least in the beginning, until you get into the swing of things and your nipples have adjusted accordingly. Yup – cracked, sore nipples. While not […]

6 years ago

HSE National Breastfeeding Week runs from 1st to 7th October. If you are currently pregnant or have just given birth, and want to breastfeed your baby, know that you are giving them the absolute best and healthiest start in life that you can – and that it is a really beautiful experience. However, knowledge is […]

6 years ago

Remember sleep, mama? You know, like a full, uninterrupted night of glorious sleep? If you are a brand new mum, chances are you are feeling pretty darn exhausted most of the time, and what is the one thing we want to reach for when we can hardly keep our eyes open? That’s right. Coffee. However, […]

7 years ago

Well, that’s clever! Any mama who has ever breastfed will probably tell you that while it is all sorts of great in many ways, it can also be tough going – especially on your poor nipples. Which is why we are currently loving the nifty trick actress (and mum-of-two) Brooklyn Decker just shared with Purewow. […]

8 years ago