World Breastfeeding Week

“It’s not designed to take away your social life or put your world on pause” Audrey Hamilton has taken to social media in light of World Breastfeeding Week to remind those who are in this phase of their life that your life “doesn’t go on hold while you breastfeed your baby.” The artist and founder […]

3 years ago

For breastfeeding mums who are still nursing as their maternity leave comes to an end, the return to work can put a lot of stress on their families. And so today, at the start of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1st – 7th), Irish experts are calling for increased support for working parents. According to Katie […]

4 years ago

Breastfeeding is amazing. I loved the cuddles, and the connection and how handy it was (you always have your baby’s food with you!) and *may* have cried my eyes out both times when it came to an end. However – the truth is, those very first few days and weeks of breastfeeding? They can be […]

5 years ago

Aoife Kenny is an Irish midwife, clinical midwifery specialist and childbirth educator living in Melbourne, Australia. Having worked as a midwife in public hospitals both in Ireland and Australia for more than a decade, Kenny now runs Back to Birth – an online antenatal educational platform designed to educate, empower and inspire you and your […]

5 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

We all know by now that when it comes to feeding your baby, nothing comes close to breast milk – it is literally food tailor-made by your body for your baby. Science has also revealed that breastfeeding also holds many health benefits for you too, mum, from bonding with your baby to decreasing your risk […]

6 years ago