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That time of the cyclone - I mean Cycle!

Getting your period back after having a baby can be like winning the hormonal lottery – and not the good kind. It’s like seeing a rainbow...

Blocked ducts and mastitis

Blocked ducts Blocked milk is like a traffic jam or pile-up in your milk ducts in the form of a lump. It’s important to clear it or it...

Breastmilk - Oversupply & engorgement management guide

When milk changes from the small concentrated liquid gold we call colostrum, to the thinner and more common looking milk, it can...

Low milk supply

The good news is that there are quite a few things that you can try to increase your milk supply, and there’s a lot of success with the...

The dummy guide – How to not let a pacifier turn you into a dummy.

Let’s start with the million-dollar question: Should I use a dummy? The truth is that it’s not a simple yes or no answer. It has multiple...

Disclaimer

Always consult with your own Doctor/ Midwife or healthcare professional to ensure that all and any information read here is safe and...

Hospitalisation for part of your pregnancy – change of plans

Sometimes complications can arise during your pregnancy that result in you being hospitalised. Depending on the circumstances and reasons...

Postpartum recovery and care after a vaginal birth – Your step-by-step midwife guide

Congratulations! Now, the real fun begins. 😊 No matter the type of vaginal birth that you experienced, the recovery and care of your...

Postpartum recovery and care after a caesarean section – Your step-by-step midwife guide

Congratulations! Now, the real fun begins. 😊 So, your baby came out the sunroof. Caesareans have come a long way, and in most cases the...

The truth about breastfeeding and real-life stories

As a mother you’re constantly bombarded with advice on what’s best for your child. That in itself, is extremely hard to bear at times....

Advice for all women after giving birth

Hormones That little word can give a cascade of feelings. You’ve survived having your first ever period, most likely tried multiple...

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