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
At times I purchase vegetable and fruit washes. For the most part now, when I can I make my own. I have read reports that say the purchased sprays are no more effective than making
Have you ever wondered how often you should poo, or if your poo was healthy? Okay, after we get passed the awkwardness of this topic most of us would admit we are a little intrigued…
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
With so many questioning parents looking to ensure the health of their infants, and wondering when they should introduce solids I thought I would share some information to help guide you. I would also love
Lots parents feel urgent to start their babies on rice formula as their first food. I’d encourage you to have a read of my Which Foods When eBook (an extracted chapter from Well Adjusted Babies
Have you ever wondered what to do with the stems of broccoli? Don’t throw them out — they contain oodles of nutrients including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene and vitamin A — they have enormous cancer-fighting
