Louise is a Registered Midwife, founder of Let's Talk Birth and Baby and the face behind Instagram's The Honest Midwife. Louise has worked in health settings for the past 30 years, the majority of which have been working in children and family settings. Trying for a baby, pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent are all amazing milestones in our lives and Louise feels privileged that her job is to make you feel as special, well informed and supported as possible. Let’s Talk Birth and Baby website - https://www.letstalkbirthandbaby.co.uk/
Newborn | | Louise Broadbridge
Having a new baby is a major change to your everyday life and you may be wondering how quickly you can return to some sort of normal. Establishing a routine will help you and your little one to settle into your new lifestyle.
Feeding | | Louise Broadbridge
Breastfeeding is packed with benefits for both you and your baby. If you’re still considering how you want to feed your baby, check out these great reasons to give breastfeeding a try.
Feeding | | Louise Broadbridge
A common concern people have about breastfeeding is that they won’t produce enough milk to satisfy their baby. We've had a midwife share some top tips on how to increase your breast milk supply.
Feeding | | Louise Broadbridge
Different positions can work well in different situations, so there’s no need to stick to one, although many mums will have a tried-and-tested favourite they use more than others. You can read more about breastfeeding positions in this article.
Newborn | | Louise Broadbridge
Louise, @thehonestmidwife, shares her top tips and tricks to help you learn how to correctly wind and burp your little one after their feeds.
Feeding | | Louise Broadbridge
Combination feeding is the term given to using a mixture of bottles and breastfeeds to feed your baby. While exclusive breastfeeding is when a baby gets all their milk directly from the breast, combination feeding involves other methods like bottles or cups.
Newborn | | Louise Broadbridge
Skin-to-skin contact has a whole host of benefits for a newborn baby. We Louise, @thehonestmidwife, to share the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with your little one and when you should introduce it.
Feeding | Newborn | | Louise Broadbridge
If your little one seems to have an insatiable appetite and the time between feeds is getting shorter and shorter, they are likely to be cluster feeding. But what is cluster feeding? And how can I identify it? Our resident midwife shares all in her latest article!
Postpartum | Wellbeing | | Louise Broadbridge
Postpartum bleeding is nothing to worry about and is a natural part of your body healing and beginning to return to normal after pregnancy. Read our article for a midwife's advice on what to expect after giving birth.
Feeding | Pregnancy | | Louise Broadbridge
What? When? How? Why? Louise, @thehonestmidwife, shares all you need to now about harvesting, storing and the benefits of colostrum.
