breast and bottle feeding

‘The Complexity of the Unsettled Infant… what I’ve learnt’ : Part 2

‘The Complexity of the Unsettled Infant… what I’ve learnt’ : Part 2

In more recent years it has become evident to both parents and healthcare professionals alike that the incidence of intolerances to varying components of our diet and/or chemicals in our environment has escalated exponentially. This, along with, alteration to gut microbiome, is considered by many to be the root cause of many an unsettled infant. 

Could Your Infant's Diet Be Keeping Them Awake?

Could Your Infant's Diet Be Keeping Them Awake?

Yes, it’s true: our baby or toddler’s sleep patterns can be affected by diet. Restlessness can be caused by allergies or food intolerance, sometimes to foods passing through your breast milk (your baby is never allergic to your milk), a specific baby formula or foods eaten.

“Bring on all the good advice”… said no new mum ever!

“Bring on all the good advice”… said no new mum ever!

Being pregnant for the first time is one of the most incredible experiences of a woman’s life. There is the sense of wonder at the way your body unfolds, making room for this unknown being who is about to become the centre of your universe. There is also the terror, punctuated by exhaustion and uncertainty.

The Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Breastfeeding

The Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Breastfeeding

Any woman who has breastfed a baby knows that there is so much more to breastfeeding than may be viewed by the interested observer. They know that much of what they were told regarding breastfeeding before having their baby, looks somewhat different when truly in the space.