There is a lot to be admired about mothers’ bodies and the changes that take place to carry, birth and nourish a baby. Breastfeeding is a great example of these wonders.

Here are four interesting scientific tidbits about the inner workings of breastfeeding and breastmilk, and how it may be used to benefit your breastfeeding journey. I hope this fascinates you too!

You’re well into your third trimester and brimming with excitement to meet your little bundle. Perhaps you’ve already gone on maternity leave, and have had time to ‘nest’ and prepare your home and nursery.

This is the perfect time to start thinking about packing your hospital bag, not always the easiest task. Now, it’s important to cover your bases but you also don’t want to be rummaging through mountains of things to retrieve what you need, especially when you may be unable to do it yourself. If you want to skip the rest, here’s a little checklist I’ve created for you.

Returning to work after maternity leave is a daunting task, for many its the first time you have left your baby at all so the emotions are high and to add to the pressure you may need to express to ensure you have enough milk for your baby and to maintain your supply while you’re at work.