While it has been said that you don't need the "perfect diet" to breastfeed but most of us realise that we still need wholesome food to feel good and prevent our bodies from burning out.  Mummy Burnout is so real and it can come on very soon after bubs makes her entrance into the world. When you are raising and nourishing your baby while still figuring out the whole motherhood thing and the last thing we usually think about is looking after ourselves. We can also get quite self conscious about our weight after birth and feel that dreaded pressure to get back to per pregnancy weight ..read more

Being a mum is the most wonderful thing. It’s beautiful, loving, exciting… but it can also be really lonely and the most anxious time in a woman’s life. There’s so much expectation on mothers these days, especially in the internet age where ‘expert’ advice is saturating the web and every second mother posts about her fabulous cake create or how wonderful her child is. There is a lot of pressure on the modern mother to have loads of mummy friends, cook sugar-free-gluten-free-soy-free-everything-free meals for their kids, to take their children to exciting (and expensive) places, and generally b ..read more

The Milk Pantry – Blog Post Breastfeeding your baby is a completely natural thing. Does that mean it comes naturally though? Certainly not! A lot of new mothers find the idea of breastfeeding daunting, while others struggle to achieve the right latch or overcoming the initial pain of feeding their baby. There is much to learn in establishing a good breastfeeding relationship with your new bub. They say the first 6 weeks are the hardest, and from personal experience I found this to be so true. In those first few weeks it can be extremely difficult and can feel like a full time job at times. I ..read more

The Milk Pantry – Blog Post   I’ve had mastitis a few times and let me tell you it is horrible! It left me with a low supply and difficult breastfeeding experience as I battled through the pain of reoccurring mastitis. However, it was my issues with mastitis that helped me discover that there are things you can do naturally to prevent and treat mastitis.  Mastitis is a very common affliction and will affect many mothers somewhere along their breastfeeding journey. Caused by a blocked milk duct that has become infected, it can get very serious very quickly. Keep an eye out for these s ..read more

A lot of new mothers fall into the trap of thinking their baby isn’t getting enough milk or worrying that their supply isn’t enough to feed their new baby. How often and how much to feed your baby is often confusing and advice can be outdated or contradictory. Signs of a contented baby It is easy to worry your baby isn’t getting enough milk but there are some easy ways to tell if your baby is content with their milk intake or if they aren’t getting enough. Are they having plenty of wet nappies, or are they often dry or have very yellow urine? Dark urine and dry nappies can be a sign of dehydra ..read more

For most mothers, the easiest way to feed your baby is breastfeeding on the breast, however it isn’t always possible for all sorts of reasons.You may need to or choose to express breastmilk rather than turning to formula alternatives. For many mothers who have premature babies or babies in special care, pumping may be the best option for making sure their baby is fed while keeping their supply going so they can breastfeed at a later stage. Other mothers might need to return to work and want to continue providing their baby with breastmilk. Still others may wish to share the feeding experience ..read more

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy and even for a second or third time mother it comes with challenges and can bring on anxiety. Every baby is different, so even if you have breastfed before with no issues, there are some common problems you might face second time around. Conversely, maybe with previous babies you haven’t been able to breastfeed or struggled with several issues, but that doesn’t mean you won’t breastfeed successfully with subsequent babies. Low supply Low supply is a common concern for new mums. Am I producing enough milk? Is my baby feeding enough? Medications, premature bubs, m ..read more