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The summer heat poses unique challenges for breastfeeding mothers, requiring careful management to ensure adequate hydration and comfort for both mumma and bub. In these warmer months, maintaining sufficient hydration is essential, impacting milk production and overall maternal well-being.

If you're thinking about buying or renting a breast pump and have been doing your research, you may have seen some models described as ‘closed system’ and others as ‘open system’. But what do these descriptions actually mean? And why do they matter? Read on to find out…

As your pregnancy journey nears its beautiful finale, getting ready to nourish your little one through breastfeeding is a wonderful step. Here's your guide on how to prepare for breastfeeding.

Whatever stage you find yourself, new mum care packs can help you navigate this beautiful yet demanding phase. In this blog, we go through essential care packs to support you during each stage of pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

When I was younger I had absolutely no idea about the ins and outs of pregnancy and having a baby. I remember without a care in the world, walking past the maternity shops snickering at the roundness and beige-ness of it all. Maternity wear signalled maturity wear and the end of style and colour and a land I could not see myself ever visiting....

It took me a while to pack my hospital bag in preparation for my babies arrival, much to the annoyance of my partner. I am normally quite organised but the reality of a life with a baby didn’t really sink in until the last few weeks or my pregnancy. I found my antenatal classes helpful for the basics reminders like pyjamas  that button up...

Life is such a freeing experience until a young girl hits puberty and is confronted with her first bra. Some girls cannot wait to join the club of young women and wear those new supports with such pride; I was not one of those girls. Being somewhat of a tomboy I found it very confronting to make that leap into womanhood, all because my...

  I never really considered myself to be much of a feminist until I started breastfeeding. Then it became apparent that there are a lot of people who dislike public breastfeeding and are quite vocal about it. The simple act of breastfeeding your child outside has become a real opinion poll and you’d be surprised at the looks or rather the glares you get...