Please see related blogs “Parents Often Ask Why Newborns Should be Checked by a Chiropractor” and “All Babies deserve to have their nervous systems checked!“ A study found that of 239 mothers who chose to
Here’s an older blog on Breastfeeding for you all. Yep it’s true a mother’s milk will pass all consumed substances through to her child. Obviously this can be either advantageous or detrimental depending upon the
It is at times heartbreaking to hear distressed mother’s describing their colicky babies… I’ll often have mother’s say to me, “My baby doesn’t want to feed, he seems to be in pain and I don’t know
We all know that as much as we don’t want them to, babies cry, and sometimes a lot. As new parents it’s stressful to discern what our newborns’ cries mean and it’s harder again to
Did you know that for many of us, breast tenderness is due to hormonal imbalances – specifically, oestrogen dominance? Do your breasts get lumpy and achy before your period, or anytime of the month for that
If you breastfeed or have breastfed, then you have probably experienced a blocked or clogged milk duct at some point. Possibly after you’ve accidentally knocked your breast, worn something too restrictive across your chest or
There is no simpler way to put it, mastitis is just plain nasty! If you’ve experienced it before, then you know it’s certainly something that you want to try to avoid having again! Mastitis is inflammation
Breast and nipple thrush (BNT) is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by the fungal organism Candida, a common cause of all thrush infections. It occurs most commonly in breastfeeding mothers. It is normal for babies to have Candida in the mouth and
Most weeks I find myself speaking with mother’s who are struggling to produce enough breast milk for their infants. That’s tough. Especially if they desperately want to breastfeed, and if these mothers have been told
Is my baby getting enough milk? This common concern for mothers will often result in feelings worry and inadequacy – especially for a first time mum when you are still learning the ropes and how
I am often asked about poo habits. It’s NOT the most glamorous part of my work I’ll admit but hey, discussing bowel habits (what’s healthy and what’s not) IS important for all members of the
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. I can remember those initial days after our first son was born wondering, “How can this be so hard?”… Fortunately, with some great advice from our midwife and a little patience,
