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If you’ve ever wondered why some baby feeding products are advertised everywhere and others are not, or why your midwife or health visitor can’t recommend a particular bottle or formula brand, the answer often comes back to something called The WHO Code . You might also hear people call it “The Code”.It sounds complicated, but at its heart it’s simply about protecting parents, protecting babies, and making sure families get honest, unbiased information . Here’s an easy guide

Mastitis isn’t just one thing, it’s a whole range of breast conditions that can make feeding uncomfortable, frustrating, or downright painful. The good news? With the right care and support, most cases can be eased at home. This is a friendly, research-backed guide to help you understand what’s going on, based on the latest Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #36. I’m using ‘breast’ and ‘breastfeeding’ here to match the ABM language, but please use the words t

When Babies Arrive and Parents Aren’t Together: What You Need to Know Sometimes relationships end during pregnancy. Sometimes parents were never together in the first place. And sometimes everything feels brand new, confusing and emotional when a baby is only days or weeks old. At Milk De La Milk, we regularly support mums, dads, parents and co-parents trying to figure out how to share time with a newborn, especially when breastfeeding is involved. So here’s a simple guide f

Understanding Breastfeeding Support: Who’s There to Help? Breastfeeding is one of the most natural ways to nourish a baby, but that...

A nursing strike can be stressful, but it's important to remember that it doesn’t mean the end of breastfeeding. In fact, babies under...

Breast compressions and switch nursing are two simple techniques that can help keep your baby actively feeding for longer. This often...

Biting during breastfeeding can be a tough phase, especially when it seems to happen at every feed. It’s often linked to teething, as...

As parents, we often hear that babies need to be burped after every feed. We're told that trapped wind is the cause of so many baby woes, from crying to squirming to sleepless nights. This cultural obsession with winding can sometimes lead us down a rabbit hole of back-patting, leg bicycling, and frustration when no burps or farts appear. But what if wind isn't the problem? Babies are born with very immature digestive systems. It’s completely normal for them to have gas, it’s

Understanding Cluster Feeding in Newborns Cluster feeding is a natural behaviour that many newborns exhibit in their first few weeks of life. It might feel overwhelming, but it plays a vital role in your baby’s development and your breastfeeding journey. Cluster feeding involves a baby feeding frequently or non stop over a short period. This is especially common in the evenings or during growth spurts, when babies need extra nourishment. Why Is Cluster Feeding Important?

Coping with Sleep Deprivation as a New Parent Bringing home a new baby is magical, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when sleep...

Getting Comfortable with Breastfeeding: Positioning & Attachment.

Understanding Breastfeeding Support: Who’s There to Help? Breastfeeding is one of the most natural ways to nourish a baby, but that...

Choosing to Feed Expressed Breastmilk Some mothers may need or prefer to feed expressed breastmilk for various reasons, including:...

Bringing home a new baby is magical, but adjusting to their unique sleep patterns can be challenging. While we might expect our babies to...

How to Cope with Sleep Deprivation Being a new parent can be overwhelming, especially when sleep is sparse, and you’re trying to meet all...