Nipple Shields
P2B visits many homes postnatally and often sees mums using nipple shields. While they can sometimes be a temporary support for sore or cracked nipples, they may only mask the…
P2B visits many homes postnatally and often sees mums using nipple shields. While they can sometimes be a temporary support for sore or cracked nipples, they may only mask the…
Why turn the monitor off (sometimes)? I receive so many calls from mums feeling stressed because their baby “isn’t sleeping”… simply because they can see movement on the monitor. They…
A common scenario I see almost daily… A baby who has been sleeping well suddenly starts fighting bedtime or waking more overnight. I wish there was one simple answer —…
PLEASE don’t get me wrong … having and bringing home a baby is the most exciting time of your life. You will never realise how much you can love something…
On arrival to my first home visit today the mum was a little apprehensive. Why? She was told that I would make her baby cry for hours. So I wanted…
I am sure all parents out there would agree with me about the large amount of differing and often confusing opinions, techniques and ideas when it comes to ‘advice’ on…
Natural Induction of labour …………………. If you are reading this blog I can only assume 1 of 3 things; 1) you are over being pregnant, 2) you have gone over…
Being Dad: For 40 weeks mum has the opportunity to gradually bond with their baby as the baby grows and kicks (unfortunately usually in the early hours of the night)….
Postnatal Depression; one of the most difficult parts? …. Asking for help. For the majority of women, childbirth is the most physical & emotional experience! Parents have mix emotions on…
Earlier this year, the protocol around managing breast inflammation and mastitis had a significant update. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2022.29207.kbm As the revised advice filters through, there is lots of outdated information out there….