I'm an old hat at nursing now, having been doing it for nearly 3 years non-stop. But those earlier days could have been a lot easier with hindsight. 1. Breastfeeding is natural, but a learned skill. If someone had told me, before I started nursing that while breastfeeding is the most natura

It occurred to me today that statistically, while I don't feel it, I qualify as a young mother. (Oh golly, I'm alluding to my age here!) And that statistically, my breastfeeding experience is likely to be much shorter than an older mother (Aged 27-35). This is supposedly due largely to social fac

My toddler and I recently reached a point in our breastfeeding relationship where we were ready to wean. It was an emotional day,  but we both felt that breastfeeding was no longer working for us. He was getting frustrated, and I was beginning to feel very uncomfortable. Personally while I adv

There are many good articles around on dad's and breastfeeding. Unfortunately they tend to be written by women and while it is good to see their perspective, it would be like me telling a women how they are going to feel during childbirth. Many of the concerns raised are not being able to bond

When you are a first time parent one of the questions that will run through your mind is what should I be feeding my baby, when should they start solids and what nutritional foods should I be giving them. Note: This is general advice only, and while it is based off facts and information given