Breastfeeding
Feeling sad or angry when breastfeeding? It could be D-MER
Breastfeeding bub can make your heart soar but for some mums, it can actually dig up negative feelings. D-MER or Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex is a […]
Clever tip: $7 hack for storing frozen breastmilk
A clever mum has revealed a cheap-as-chips solution to storing frozen breastmilk to help free up precious freezer space. Mum’s Grapevine Group member Tara shared […]
7 maternity sports bras for every budget
Mums are notoriously brilliant at multitasking. And having a maternity sports bra that offers all the support and functionality you need with bub in tow […]
What to do if there’s blood in your breastmilk
Ever noticed a pinkish tinge to your expressed breastmilk – or spotted blood in bub’s spit up after a feed? Turns out, finding blood in […]
How to prepare your breasts for breastfeeding
We spend a large proportion of our time leading up to the birth preparing. We’re designing the nursery, picking the pram, baby proofing the house […]
Nursing Nibbles: 12 snacks for breastfeeding mums
There’s no hunger quite like those first few weeks of having baby home. The disrupted sleep and physical demands of being a new mum mean […]
Q&A: Is it safe to use a second hand breast pump?
There are a host of baby things you can buy secondhand – prams, clothing even cloth nappies. But should you buy a breast pump that’s […]
Expressing colostrum: what you need to know
Breasts change a lot during pregnancy. Tender boobs can be one of the first signs that you’re growing a little human. Then they get larger […]
11 signs that baby is latched and sucking properly
Getting a newborn baby to latch properly when breastfeeding takes practice, but there are ways to tell if it’s being done right. These handy signs […]
Breastfeeding and tongue ties: What you need to know
Breastfeeding can be a sweet and smooth journey, filled with loving gazes and milk-drunk moments. It can also be bumpy, take a wrong turn and […]
8 ways to remember which breast is next
There are so many things to think about when breastfeeding – timing, position, attachment, flow, burping, hydration, comfort … the list goes on. Remembering which […]
13 ways to increase breast milk supply
It’s a beautiful thing when you get your breastfeeding groove – latch is sorted, you’ve found a great breastfeeding position that you both love and each feed is […]
Q&A: Why does my milk supply change?
There’s something magical about gazing down at your baby while they’re breastfeeding, the gentle guzzling noises, those sleepy, milk-drunk eyes – bliss! But breastfeeding can also […]
How to recognise a baby’s hunger signs [guide]
There’s nothing sweeter than bringing home your delicious-smelling new bub. It’s a whole new world for both you and your baby and a time for you […]
Why baby is refusing expressed milk
Does your baby refuse to drink breast milk thawed from the freezer, but happily guzzles freshly-pumped liquid gold? You’re not the only one perplexed by […]