Beyond Bedtime

Welcome to Beyond Bedtime, your essential guide for navigating the ups and downs of parenting. This blog offers practical tips for ensuring a restful night's sleep for your little ones, explores the critical role of nutrition in your baby's development, and provides tried-and-tested advice for day-to-day parenting challenges. Join me on the rewarding, sometimes challenging, but always beautiful adventure of raising children.

November 20, 2024

10 common breastfeeding challenges and how to manage them

Worried about breastfeeding? In this blog, I’ll talk about some of the most common breastfeeding problems (tongue tie, latching problems, over supply, under supply, inverted nipples) and provide practical solutions to help you and your baby manage anything that comes your way.

November 18, 2024

Why prenatal breastfeeding education is essential for expectant parents

At Lullabies, we know that a good start is essential for successful breastfeeding. This is why our prenatal breastfeeding workshops in Dubai are designed to empower expectant parents with the knowledge and skills they need before their baby arrives.

November 6, 2024

The essential guide to hand expressing: benefits, techniques, and when it’s most useful

Hand expression is a simple, yet effective technique to express breast milk manually. Whether you're a new mum or have experience breastfeeding, learning how to hand express can be a game-changer. Keep reading, and I’ll explain the benefits of hand expression, guide you through the process, and discuss when this technique can be particularly useful.

October 23, 2024

Milk blebs: Causes, treatment, and prevention

Milk blebs, also known as nipple blebs or milk blisters, are a common but painful issue that breastfeeding mothers may encounter. Let's look at what causes milk blebs, how to treat them, and how to prevent their recurrence

October 9, 2024

What to eat while breastfeeding: Nutrition for mums

Maintaining a nutritious and balanced diet while breastfeeding is essential for your health and your baby’s development. By focusing on key nutrients, incorporating foods that support milk production, and being mindful of foods to avoid, can help you enjoy a healthy breastfeeding journey.

September 25, 2024

Nighttime breastfeeding: Tips for tired mums

Managing the challenges of frequent overnight breastfeeding: practical tips to make nighttime breastfeeding more manageable for tired mums.

September 12, 2024

Breastfeeding in hot weather: Do babies need water?

As a lactation consultant in Dubai, I frequently encounter questions from mothers about whether their babies need additional water, especially given the intense heat in this region. Read on to find out why babies under 6 months old do not need extra water in hot weather.

August 28, 2024

Managing breast engorgement and sore nipples

Two common issues that many new mothers face are breast engorgement and sore nipples, especially in the early days of breastfeeding. In this blog, we’ll explore practical tips on how to relieve breast engorgement, soothe sore nipples, and when to seek professional help.

August 14, 2024

What is colostrum harvesting, why and when is it advised?

If you'd like to know what colostrum harvesting is, why and when to do it, keep reading for all you need to know.

August 13, 2024

Is my baby getting enough breastmilk?

One of the most common concerns for new mothers in Dubai (and around the world!) is whether their baby is getting enough breast milk, especially during the early days and weeks of breastfeeding. Read on to help set your mind at ease.

How to choose the right breast pump as a new mum

Considering pumping or expressing breast milk? Read on for everything you need to know about choosing the right breast pump for your needs.

Do I need a Lactation Consultant?

If you’re wondering why you might need a Lactation Consultant or how they can make a difference in your breastfeeding journey, keep reading for all the answers.

Breast milk pumping essentials for working mums: What you need to know

What you need to know about breastmilk pumping when returning to work.

Clogged ducts and mastitis: A guide for mums

Mastitis and clogged ducts. Words that strike fear into the heart of every breastfeeding mother. In this blog, I'm going to take a look at a topic that can be a real pain—quite literally—for breastfeeding mums: clogged ducts and mastitis.

Building your breast milk stash: A guide for working mums

Breastfeeding and worried about your baby not feeding when you return to work? Here's everything you need to know to help you build a freezer stash of breastmilk.