babies

Nurturing those first years of a little one's life

41 posts from babies See another: motherhood, family life, seasonal celebration

May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in breastfeeding

Breastfeeding my Down Baby

When life as a parent of a child with additional needs is a whirlwind of therapies, appointments and groups, breastfeeding provides reconnection.

Photo of a newborn baby lying on a white sheet, just upper part of body, mainly arms and hands shown

May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

Bonding with My Baby in the NICU

I didn’t see my baby for hours after we reached hospital as he was being stabilised; and couldn’t hold him for a week. But I found many ways to build a bond with him.

Photograph of a father holding his newborn baby, swaddled in a cloth

Paid-members April 23, 2024 by thegreenparent in natural birth

7 Things to Remember when Planning a Natural Birth

Birth is a different experience for every mother. We are in birth as we are in life, so use this to determine what you need when you go into labour.

Mother on a sofa sits and breastfeeds her baby

April 23, 2024 by thegreenparent in breastfeeding

3 Exercises for Mindful Breastfeeding

Relaxation techniques used whilst breastfeeding can reduce tension in your body, increase milk flow, and improve latch.

Couple hold hands over a table in a cafe, with a cup of coffee between them

April 23, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

When You've Experienced Baby Loss

Looking at different approaches to grief and ways to support someone who has experienced loss

A mother sits with her child in her lap breastfeeding

Paid-members April 22, 2024 by thegreenparent in breastfeeding

The Healing Powers of Breastmilk

Breastmilk is a living fluid that can be used for a whole range of purposes. Once you've benefited from its healing properties it'll be easy to see why it is trusted by so many.