A complete guide to: Surviving the Festive Period as a Breastfeeding Family
Breastfeeding is hard! There we said it! It’s even harder during busy periods such as the one we are experiencing now! Added pressures from making sure you have everyone's gifts sorted to running errands or travelling to visit family and friends and the endless social invites that you just wish...
Alcohol and Breastfeeding at Christmas: Facts Every Mum Needs to Know
As Christmas draws closer and festive celebrations are well underway, with Christmas markets popping up and end-of-year events filling the calendar. We at Pippeta want to ensure you as our community have all the most appropriate information required to maintain a healthy breastfeeding and pumping journey whilst still being able...
Breastfeeding during the festive period and the risk of ‘ChristMastitis’
Did you know that mastitis rates have been said to rise during the festive season? And not due to the myths around cold weather being a cause for mastitis, more due to reasons such as;
Pippeta are Men’s Health Champions: Let’s discuss what support dads need through pregnancy and beyond
Research has shown that postpartum anxiety and depression are common mental health challenges among fathers. At Pippeta, we’re committed to supporting dads every step of the way on their parenthood journey. This International Men’s Day 2024, we aim to provide encouragement and resources for expectant dads, new dads, and those...
Let’s Talk About Milk Donation! How and where to donate your breastmilk
Written in association with Laura Atherton from the Milk Bank at Chester. ‘I wish I’d heard about milk donation sooner!’ As a milk bank manager at the Milk Bank at Chester (England’s largest NHS milk bank) and trustee of UKAMB, this is a sentence I hear far too often!...
Breastfeeding and Pumping During Cold & Flu Season: How to Keep Mum and Baby Healthy
As the colder months settle in, concerns about keeping both mum and baby healthy during cold and flu season are top of mind. Many breastfeeding mums wonder how they can best protect their baby while maintaining their own health. Here, we cover practical tips and evidence-based guidance to help navigate...
5 Expert Tips for Effective and Stress-Free Pumping
Meet Maria Myers, our in-house IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) at Pippeta. Maria brings years of experience and is dedicated to supporting every parent’s unique feeding journey, ensuring that you receive tailored guidance with every Pippeta breast pump purchase. One of the many perks of choosing Pippeta is our commitment...
Nighttime Feeding Tips for Breastfeeding Success with Pippeta
Night feeds play an essential role in breastfeeding, supporting milk supply and ensuring babies receive the nourishment they need around the clock. However, these nighttime sessions can be both physically and emotionally demanding for parents. This guide, inspired by tips from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), offers evidence-based strategies,...
Breastfeeding and Weight-Loss Medications: What Nursing Mothers Need to Know about Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
Written by Maria Myers (IBCLC) Breastfeeding is a unique period requiring a balanced approach to maternal health. As weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro (all semaglutides) become more popular, many breastfeeding mothers are asking: Can these medications be safely used while breastfeeding? What Are Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro?...
Adjusting Your Baby’s Breastfeeding Routine for the UK Clock Change: Tips to Prepare and What to Expect
As the clocks go back this weekend in the UK, many parents wonder how this time change will affect their baby’s breastfeeding routine. With the shift from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), it’s important to consider how this hour difference can impact your little one's feeding...