Feeding

The first five years of life are an extraordinary time for brain development

The first five years of life are an extraordinary time for brain development. During this time, a child’s brain is forming millions of connections that shape how they move, communicate, learn and…

5 March 2026

spoon feeding a newborn baby breastmilk

Spoon feeding is a gentle way to give a newborn small amounts of expressed colostrum or breastmilk if they are finding it hard to latch.

17 September 2025

Based on a true story

Based on a true story.... Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It occurs in around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. …

21 March 2025

How to burp/ wind a baby

22 August 2024

The rooting reflex in newborns

23 June 2024

Bauer crawl reflex (breast crawl)

The Bauer crawling reflex appears around twenty-eight weeks in utero. This reflex disappears when the baby is around six weeks old but then reappears when the baby is ready to crawl properly. …

12 June 2024

Unpacked formula milk scoop levelling

7 June 2024

Neonatal oral thrush. Baby with thrush on tongue.

1 May 2024

Paced bottle feeding

Paced bottle feeding! You can do this regardless of whether the milk is breast or formula, it will still be beneficial. Controlling the flow of milk from a bottle ⁣⁣can help your baby in…

1 March 2024

various best breastfeeding positions for a single baby and twins

13 February 2024

Burping hack for babies. Have you tried this winding method for trapped gas? #newborn #parenthood

10 February 2024

It's a sale 🎉

It's a sale 🎉 Find a wide range of live and pre recorded antenatal courses that I have created with @nowbabyuk Live courses facilitated by several midwives including the amazing Amina…

24 November 2023

Recognising dehydration in infants

Recognising dehydration in infants. As parents, we always strive to keep our babies healthy and happy, especially during the hot summer months. It's crucial to pay close attention to their…

6 June 2023

The power of the uterus!

The power of the uterus! Photography by @gatherbirth The kind of power that brings life into this world. You can clearly see the uterus contracting strongly here, helping the cervix to dilate and…

17 March 2023

What are the earliest pregnancy symptoms?

What are the earliest pregnancy symptoms? Can you get signs before you've even missed a period? Can you get signs and still have a negative test initially? Answer is yes to both. I've know for a…

24 February 2023

Fun fact: The cervix often does not start to change until the hours preceeding labour…

Fun fact: The cervix often does not start to change until the hours preceeding labour or when labour begins. If I could get £1 everytime I heard someone say they were worried about their cervix…

2 January 2023

Kissing a newborn baby may seem innocent enough but it can and has sadly been proven…

Kissing a newborn baby may seem innocent enough but it can and has sadly been proven deadly when the person kissing carries the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of the virus, HSV-1…

27 October 2022

Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula?

Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula? Or perhaps you would like a better chance of successfully gaining a place on a midwifery programme? Come check out my Teach Birth course! …

1 September 2022

The highs and lows of the postpartum stage!

The highs and lows of the postpartum stage! It really can look like this. Exhaustion immediately after birth, followed by surges in oxytocin and adrenaline that sometimes prevent you going to…

27 August 2022

Have you ever flown with a baby or small child?

Have you ever flown with a baby or small child? Sometimes its plain sailing and sometimes its just awful. Having an infant that is crying because they are restless, ears hurt, hungry or just want…

17 August 2022

When your child stops breastfeeding, you may find that some milk leaks from your…

When your child stops breastfeeding, you may find that some milk leaks from your breasts during the initial weeks. The leaking should subside after a month or so but you may be able to express the…

20 June 2022

Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns

Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It's extremely common, affecting around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. Jaundice…

16 May 2022

To all those who had a tiresome night last night

To all those who had a tiresome night last night. I know your eyes are burning, you probably feel ready to throw up, are totally touched out and feel like your brain is a big mound of jelly. How…

10 May 2022

Prodomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time

Prodomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time. It's the time when your body is preparing for established (active) labour but doesn't always result in…

7 February 2022