Exploring Breast Changes During Pregnancy: What Happens in the First Trimester?
Some women find that the first thing they notice about being pregnant is the breast changes they are experiencing. Many women who are having their second or third baby have told me how they knew they...
View ArticleExploring Breast Changes During Pregnancy: The Third Trimester and After Birth
If you are in the last trimester of pregnancy, your breasts will probably be feeling quite large and heavy now! You will likely notice that everything has become more prominent; your nipples may have...
View ArticleWhat to Expect in the First Few Days After Birth
Most babies will have a long breastfeed straight after birth and then will likely fall asleep for 6-8 hours. This is the perfect time for you to have a well-earned rest too as it may be the last time...
View ArticleExploring Breast Changes During Pregnancy: The Second Trimester
In the next 12 weeks of pregnancy (2nd trimester – weeks 13-24) you may notice the biggest change of all in your breasts; they are making milk! Milk is being made in your breasts from around 16 weeks...
View Article4 Questions New Dads Want to Ask Their Partner About Breastfeeding
Having a new baby in the home is often as overwhelming and puzzling for dad as it is for a mum. Especially with a first child, everything is happening in real time for the first time, which can be both...
View ArticleDoes Bottle Feeding Really Promote Bonding with Dad?
It is really common these days when discussing breastfeeding in the antenatal for mums-to-be to say “I want to breastfeed but I want to start pumping early to let dad feed and bond with baby too.” So,...
View ArticleLast Time My Breastfeeding Experience Went Poorly – This Time I Want it to Be...
Unfortunately, we still read and hear about mums who had a really difficult time breastfeeding with their first baby. This could involve anything from not mastering breastfeeding in the first few days...
View ArticleWhy Would I Hire a Hospital Grade Breast Pump Instead of Buying One? 3 Things...
In the first month after birth, your milk supply is switching itself on and learning how to make bigger and bigger quantities of milk each day. This continues until it gets to the point where it can...
View ArticleExploring the Most Common Pregnancy Symptoms (And How to Overcome Them!)
Mama, your body is amazing! You are growing and developing a tiny, perfect human. During this time of rapid growth, your body undergoes a sea of hormonal changes and may leave you wondering what on...
View Article8 Important Questions Women Ask Us About Breastfeeding
At Medela, we receive a lot of questions about breastfeeding. After all, every mum wants to know that she is doing everything possible to give her baby a great start… and breastfeeding is top of mind...
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