By law, breastfeeding mothers cannot be discriminated against or asked to leave an establishment because they are breastfeeding. If you are receiving a service, like eating at a café or walking around a clothing store, and your little one is hungry then and there, it is completely within your rights to breastfeed your child.

When establishing your little one’s sleep habits, creating a safe resting environment is crucial. Not only will this help to protect them during the night, but knowing your baby is safe and comfortable should also help you sleep easier. Here are a few tips to help you create a safe sleeping environment for your child and establish safe sleeping practices early on.

As you get to know your little one, you’ll begin to pick up on their physical cues. Soon enough, you’ll be understanding their garbled coos like it’s your second language. Learning how your little one expresses themselves takes time and attention, so don’t worry if you don’t get it right every time, or straight away.

Perinatal mental illness refers to parents or carers experiencing mental health issues such as depression or anxiety in the period leading up to birth, or in the year after birth. Often, discussions of perinatal mental illness focus on new or expecting mums. However, many people are surprised to learn that men can experience equally valid struggles as they become a father.

If you or someone you know is about to become a parent or has recently become a parent, you can expect to experience some lifestyle changes. Many new parents can experience perinatal mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety (‘perinatal’ refers to the period leading up to birth, and the first year after birth). Perinatal mental illness can usually be managed with the right help, so the most important first step is to acknowledge the struggle and ask for help.

Becoming a parent is one of the most emotional human experiences. Once you discover you're becoming a parent, it's natural to feel all sorts of feelings (which can even conflict with each other), like excitement and fear, happiness and stress, or anything in between.

The nursery is your baby’s first bedroom. Unlike the bedroom of a toddler or older child, nurseries do not need to have too much going on. Books and toys will likely come to take up space as your little one grows up, but for now you can keep it simple and stick to the essentials. So, what do you really need in your nursery?

Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to bond with your newborn and ensure they’re receiving all the right nourishment for this stage of life. If you, like many mothers, are experiencing difficulty with breastfeeding, know there are resources and professionals out there to help you overcome this hurdle and keep your baby fed and healthy. 

Taking care of yourself is a crucial part of taking good care of your newborn. This checklist provides a few tips on looking after yourself both physically and emotionally in the first few weeks after giving birth.  

The first month of having your little one home is all about settling in, establishing a routine and getting to know each other. Your baby is developing and constantly processing new information, while you’re adapting to parenthood, be it the first time round or caring for multiple children.