This winter I have had a number of contacts from mothers of babies who have contracted bronchiolitis and who have needed support and advice with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, expressing and tube feeding during their babies’ illness. I am writing this blog to be a go to for any mum who may find herself with a baby with bronchiolitis and who needs access to feeding advice.

Did you know that only around 1% of mothers are physically unable to make enough milk for their babies?

The most common conditions or circumstances which may impact on a mothers’ ability to produce milk include;

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - only 20% of women with this condition are likely to struggle with supply.

Insufficient glandular tissue

Starting weaning is an exciting milestone for you and your baby. However, if your child has a cow’s milk allergy, you may be worried about dairy free weaning. You may have questions like: what should a dairy free baby eat, what if they are allergic to something else, and how do I ensure they get enough calcium?

Introducing solid foods to your baby is an exciting time. However, for some of the parents I work with it can also be worrying for fear of gagging and choking. Below is some useful information to help you feel more confident when weaning your baby to solid foods.

Gagging is a normal protective reflex that is highly sensitive when weaning starts. This is because its designed to stop your baby from choking

Elevated side lying is a bottle-feeding position that’s being used more and more for preterm babies and infants who have feeding difficulties In this blog post I’ll tell you why I like it for all new born babies. I’ve put together a visual step by step guide for you so go ahead and give it a try…