I wrote an article during the week for Pregnancy and Parenting Magazine on how you can prepare for breastfeeding when pregnant and here are my top tips; Get some breastfeeding books or do some research whilst you are still pregnant especially on issues you could encounter, like problems latching, mastitis, engorgement, suitable bras etc. There … Continue reading Preparing for Breastfeeding →

I haven't blogged in a while, I guess that is what happens when you are spending every spare minute getting a business off the ground. I am just so excited to launch tomorrow and actually scared how quickly this has all happened. Our website address is http://www.mamasboobiebox.com Please check us out, give us some feedback, … Continue reading Mama’s Boobie Box goes live tomorrow →

I mentioned last week I was a busy bee working away on a new venture. I am excited to say I am weeks away from launching and so excited to get going. I had an idea going round my head since I started breastfeeding to create something for women that would help support them on … Continue reading Mama’s Boobie Box is born →

I recently read an article that highlighted Ireland has the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe. Considering the level of support I have seen women receive here, I am not particularly surprised. Maybe instead of questioning why women don't breastfeed more we should question why our health system and government don't offer the support that is … Continue reading Breastfeeding in Ireland →

I totally forgot to write about this at the time as I was in such a sleep deprived daze. But when Isobel was nearly 6 months she decided she could feed without using nipple shields. She did it in such an Isobel like fashion too. One day in the middle of a feed, she ripped … Continue reading Bye Bye Nipple Shields →

I'm not really sure where the last 6 months have gone. I've begun to get very emotional in the last week too. Baby blues are not just reserved for the first few weeks! I find myself blubbering at the slighest thing that goes wrong. I've only 4 months left until I go back working and … Continue reading Half a Year in the blink of an eye →

After contacting mastitis for the 3rd time in 5 months I thought I was an expert on the topic until I read about a woman who went through 40 occurrences from 5 pregnancy's. I think she at least deserves a tiara if not her own iron throne! Knowing the symptoms and acting fast are the … Continue reading Mastitis- Know the signs →