by Cathy Sage | Nov 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the best things about my job is helping new mothers and babies to feed in a relaxed, comfortable and pain free position. It is such a joy to see a woman’s shoulders drop as she breathes more easily, gently stroking and whispering to her baby as they are both...
by Cathy Sage | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
“A midwife walked up the bed, tutted at me and told me I was feeding her all wrong. Five minutes later another one came in and told me the opposite!” As healthcare professionals, we know that new parents get confused and frustrated by contradictory advice around baby...
by Cathy Sage | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
We know that you want the best for mother and baby. Thank you for taking the time to read this. When a mother struggles with low milk production, it has an impact on the whole family. Thank you for everything you do. It is possible that you are feeling helpless,...
by Cathy Sage | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Worried that your newborn baby is not getting enough milk? Here is a checklist Warning signs Talk to your midwife as soon as possible (within a couple of hours) if: Baby is sleepy and has less than six feeds in 24 hours Baby consistently feeds for under 5 mins or...
by Cathy Sage | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Milk supply is complicated. A mother’s body, breasts and her baby need to play their part. The milk factory It can help to think about the breasts as a milk factory, each part of the system needs to work well in order to make enough milk for your baby. The controls of...
by Cathy Sage | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many new breastfeeding mothers are concerned that their little one is not drinking enough. This article covers what is normal, ways to tell how feeding is going, and what to do if low milk supply is an issue for you. Is supply really low? Lots of women who worry about...
