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5 Things I Wish Every Mother Knew Before Her First Breastfeed
Breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally. Discover five things every mother should know before her first breastfeed, including pain, feeding cues, tongue tie, burping and milk transfer. Read more...
Mother breastfeeding newborn while learning breastfeeding positioning and attachment
Breastfeeding Isn't Instinctive for Your Baby OR You
Breastfeeding is a biological process, but that doesn't mean it comes naturally or effortlessly. Learn why you and your baby are both learning, and how understanding breastfeeding can build confidence. Read more...
Couple preparing for pregnancy and learning about epigenetics and preconception health
Epigenetics and Fertility: How Preconception Health May Influence Your Baby’s Future
Your health before pregnancy may influence more than fertility. Discover how epigenetics, preconception nutrition and the first 1,000 days may shape your baby’s earliest development and long-term health. Read more...
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Inflammation and Fertility: Can Your Diet Support Reproductive Health?
Can inflammation affect fertility? Explore what the research tells us about inflammation, diet and reproductive health, and how an anti-inflammatory dietary pattern may support preconception health. Read more...
a mother bottle feeding her baby
How to Bottle Feed: A Guide to Paced and Responsive Bottle Feeding
Bottle feeding your baby can be a beautiful, connected part of feeding, whether you are offering expressed breastmilk, formula or a combination of both. But bottle feeding can feel very... Read more...
Breastfeeding mother and baby with information about lactose overload and oversupply
Could Lactose Overload Be Causing Your Baby’s Gas and Crying?
Is your breastfed baby gassy, unsettled or experiencing frothy stools? Learn how breastfeeding oversupply, fast milk flow and lactose overload may contribute to digestive discomfort, plus practical strategies to support... Read more...
Mother breastfeeding baby with suspected tongue tie
The Truth About Tongue-Ties in Breastfed Infants
Been told your breastfed baby has a tongue tie? Learn what actually matters for breastfeeding, how to assess tongue function and when a tongue-tie release may be appropriate. Read more...
Mother breastfeeding her baby with reflux concerns
Breastfeeding and Reflux: Strategies to Help Your Baby
Reflux is common in breastfed babies, but it doesn’t always mean medication is needed. Discover simple breastfeeding strategies that may help, including feeding cues, positioning, milk flow and allergy considerations. Read more...
Mother breastfeeding baby with a deep and comfortable attachment
Why Does Breastfeeding Hurt? Common Causes of Nipple Pain
Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. Learn why nipple pain can occur and how positioning, attachment and your baby's approach to the breast can influence comfort during feeding. Read more...
Mother breastfeeding her baby in a supported semi-reclined position.
Low Milk Supply: Why Feeding More Frequently Isn't Always the Answer
Worried about low milk supply? Feeding more frequently can help support milk production, but frequency alone doesn't tell us how effectively milk is being removed. Learn why positioning, attachment and... Read more...
Pregnant woman drinking a small coffee while learning about caffeine during pregnancy
Caffeine and Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe?
How much caffeine can you have during pregnancy? Explore the evidence on caffeine, miscarriage, fetal growth and birth weight, plus practical ways to stay within the recommended 200 mg daily... Read more...