Guides

Practical articles about breastfeeding, baby care and the challenges of the first months — through a health visitor's eyes.

Breastfeeding

Mastitis: when is rest enough, and when do you need a doctor?

Fever, a red patch on the breast, feeling wiped out — mastitis comes on fast and feels awful. What to do in the first ho...

Aug 30, 2026

Breastfeeding

Hard, engorged breasts: engorgement and blocked ducts

When your milk comes in, or a lump appears, the priority is not to make it worse. What helps, what to avoid, and when a...

Aug 30, 2026

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding hurts and my nipples are sore — what can you do today?

Breastfeeding is not supposed to hurt — if it does, there is a reason, and usually a fixable one. What you can do at hom...

Aug 30, 2026

Breastfeeding

Do I have enough milk? — what to know about supply

The most common reason mothers stop breastfeeding is the feeling that they do not have enough milk. Most of the signs ar...

Aug 30, 2026

Breastfeeding

The baby is not gaining enough — when is it actually a problem?

The scales cause more anxiety than almost anything in the early weeks. What is normal, what nappies tell you, and when y...

Aug 30, 2026

Breastfeeding

What is a lactation consultant?

A lactation consultant supports the mother and her baby in every area of breastfeeding.

Jul 25, 2026

📖

A breastfeeding cheat sheet for the first weeks

A short guide on what is normal in the early weeks, what to watch for, and when to ask for help. I will email it to you — and if you hear from me once a fortnight, that is a lot.