Approaching the six-month mark and thinking about weaning? This post covers the signs of readiness, first foods, how to introduce allergens safely, and how breastfeeding fits alongside solids as your baby grows. Evidence-based guidance from an IBCLC in Kerry.

Combination feeding — giving your baby both breast milk and formula — can work really well with the right support. Whether you're heading back to work, finding breastfeeding difficult, or simply want to share the feeding, there's no single right way to do it. In this post I walk through what combination feeding actually involves, how it can affect your milk supply, and the practical steps that can make the transition smoother.

If your breastfed baby is taking a bottle, you might be wondering — is there a right way to do this? The honest answer is yes, and it is simpler than you might think. In this post I cover teat choice, paced feeding, and how to protect your breastfeeding relationship while using a bottle — so that both can work alongside each other without problems.

Returning to work after maternity leave is a big transition — and if you are still breastfeeding, it can feel even more daunting. The good news is that it is absolutely possible to keep going. Here is everything you need to know, including your legal rights as a breastfeeding mother in Ireland.

As an IBCLC, I want the information I share with families to be accurate, balanced, and grounded in current evidence. Here is what the research tells us about the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby.

It is one of the most common worries about breastfeeding — and one that puts some women off before they even begin. The evidence tells a different story.

If your baby has started refusing a bottle — or never really taken one at all — you are not alone, and you are not doing anything wrong. Bottle refusal is one of the most common and most stressful feeding challenges I see in my practice. In this post I explain why it happens, what to try first, and when it's time to get some proper support.

Your baby fed an hour ago. Now they want to feed again. If this sounds familiar, you are probably in the middle of cluster feeding — and nothing is going wrong. Here is what is actually happening, when it ends, and when to ask for help.

Breastfeeding should not hurt. Some tenderness in the very early days is not unusual — but ongoing pain that makes you dread the next feed is not something to push through alone. It is a sign that something needs attention, and in most cases, the cause can be found and sorted.

Night feeds are one of the hardest parts of early breastfeeding — but they matter more than most people realise. Here is what is actually happening during those night feeds, and what can genuinely make the nights more manageable.

Thinking around blocked ducts has changed significantly in recent years. Some of the advice that has been passed around for a long time — heat, vigorous massage, power pumping — is no longer recommended. Here is what we now know.

Wondering if your baby is getting enough breast milk? You are not alone — it is one of the most common worries I hear from new mothers. Here are the key signs to look for, and when to reach out for support.

The frenotomy takes seconds. What comes next — wound care, exercises, and continued feeding support — takes weeks, and matters just as much. Here is what to expect, and why the right support makes a real difference.

Tongue tie can make breastfeeding harder — but not every tongue tie needs treatment, and not every feeding difficulty is caused by tongue tie. If something doesn't feel right, the most important first step is a proper assessment: one that looks at how your baby feeds, not just how their tongue looks. Here's what you need to know.