Because Confidence Starts with Knowing

Practical advice, honest conversations, and evidence-informed guidance to help you feel informed, confident, and ready for every stage of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Every pregnancy, birth, and parenting journey comes with questions. Some you expect, and many you don't.

These blogs have been created to provide practical, evidence-informed information you can trust, whether you're looking for reassurance, preparing for what's ahead, or simply wanting to better understand your options. My goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and supported through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

If you're looking for something specific, you'll find a search bar at the bottom of this page. Simply enter a keyword or topic, and you'll be taken straight to the articles most relevant to your question.

I hope you find something here that gives you a little more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

Choosing the Best Way to Feed Your Baby: Important Considerations for New Parents

Choosing the Best Way to Feed Your Baby: Important Considerations for New Parents

Deciding how to feed your baby is a deeply personal journey, whether it’s breastfeeding, formula feeding, or a combination of both. Each choice comes with its own benefits and challenges. This guide explores key factors to consider, helping you make an informed decision that supports your baby’s health and your family’s well-being

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Breastfeeding - how your partner can support you.
Breastfeeding, Pregnancy, Parenting, Dad's, Team Janine Penny Breastfeeding, Pregnancy, Parenting, Dad's, Team Janine Penny

Breastfeeding - how your partner can support you.

For many women, their partner is their main source of support with breastfeeding. Many breastfeeding women give up sooner than they want to. You can be integral in keeping breastfeeding going. The more supportive you are, the longer your partner is likely to breastfeed and the more confident she’ll feel.

While breastfeeding is a natural process, it is also a learned skill. Breastfeeding isn’t always easy at first and can take a few weeks for both mum and baby to get used to. Some breastfeeding mums go through a rough patch, but good support and encouragement from you can help them get through it.

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