by Tricia | May 22, 2015 | Birth, Motherhood
As most of the work I do is with twins, I often get asked about top ups which are extremely common. Here’s some information about what top ups are, how they affect breastfeeding and how you can reduce/remove them. What are top ups? Top ups are feeds given to...
by Tricia | Mar 16, 2015 | Motherhood
I’m often asked what is it a postnatal doula is – “What is it you do?” – so here’s some of the top reasons where I believe a postnatal doula can support you. 1. A doula will look after you so you can focus entirely on looking after...
by Tricia | Oct 23, 2014 | Motherhood
In the 6 years since becoming pregnant and a parent, access to information has never been so readily available. Social media has escalated beyond belief – we are all becoming phone addicts and spend all our waking time googling or reading on facebook every...
by Tricia | Sep 8, 2014 | Birth, Motherhood
There’s been numerous articles in the press about lack of postnatal care including support for breastfeeding. I’ve witnessed this first hand a number of times, mums feeling frazzled, overwhelmed and believing that they aren’t meeting the needs of their babies. Given...
by Tricia | Aug 16, 2014 | Birth, Motherhood
Courtesy of Caroline from CeilidhKids To be sung to the tune of Elvis’ ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Well since my baby joined me I’ve got some real sad news Although I love her dearly I’ve got the breastfeeding blues It makes me so bovine baby It makes me so bovine baby It...
