Baby is using you as a dummy - it's just for comfort!

Perhaps the most frequently uttered words on parenting forums and groups worldwide and every time I just want to shout "yes a baby gett...

Effective breastfeeding - it's not all about the latch

It was a new mum that first mentioned this to me, and as soon as she did it dawned on me that she was totally right.  When supporting mums, ...

WIN......A T-shirt and bag from Lactivist!! (Mothers Milk Marketing Board)

To celebrate winning " Best Breastfeeding Blog ", I am very excited to announce this giveaway offer in association with Lactivist ...

Brugo Mug Giveaway Winners....

I am very pleased to announce the winners of the Brugo Mug Promo are: Enes Radica Debborah Bottcher Please email me and I will let you know ...

Breastfeeding & (whispers) Bonding

Breastfeeding and bonding is probably one of the least discussed "reasons to breastfeed".  Whilst many mums can acknowledge their ...

Cow and Gate Toddler Formula Milk TV Advert Banned in UK!

I've now stopped doing handstands long enough to blog about this! Many of you will remember my post only last month, having a bit of a r...

Is my breastfed baby getting enough? (and things you can do if not)

I sometimes feel that advice for breastfeeding mums swings like a giant pendulum, rarely stopping in the middle.  Years ago when I started b...

Analytical Armadillo wins award for best breastfeeding blog!

I am extremely excited to share that Analytical Armadillo has been awarded the title of "best breastfeeding blog" by the Mother...

Incubators out - how many babies have died unnecessarily?

So I blogged back in July about Kangaroo Mother Care , and it seems on this front things are really hotting up!  A story hit the media last ...

The normal newborn & why breast milk isn't just food

So far the posts I've made on this blog have been my own work - but I found this piece whilst hunting for something else and felt it was...

Waterbirths - a hidden cause of breastfeeding problems?

The popularity of water births  has increased dramatically in recent years; not only do many hospitals now offer a pool, but the price to hi...