The First Five Days: What to Expect When You're Breastfeeding
Those first few days with your newborn are raw, beautiful, and overwhelming — often all at once. If you've chosen to breastfeed, you might feel like you should instinctively know what to do. But here's the truth: breastfeeding is a learned skill for both you and your baby.
The Biology of Milk Supply: Hormones, Feedback & Autocrine Control
Milk supply isn’t just “supply and demand.” Discover how prolactin, oxytocin and the breast’s own feedback system work together — plus how personalised breastfeeding support in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks can help you feel confident and informed.
Understanding Different Nipple Types and Their Impact on Breastfeeding
When it comes to breastfeeding, no two nipples are exactly alike—and that’s completely normal. Just like our fingerprints, nipples vary in size, shape, and elasticity. While most parents will be able to breastfeed without difficulty regardless of nipple type, understanding your own anatomy can help you feel more confident, troubleshoot early challenges, and find positions and techniques that support an effective latch.