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It's summer! We made it to the sunny side of the year, a time for lots of fun in the sun in the garden and at the seaside.  Summer is a very exciting time for both parents and children, it's nice when we have the good weather to wear those summer clothes that have been shoved in the back of the wardrobe, as well as getting your kids outside into the fresh air for fun activities and endless days of fun. Although these summer days can be a little bit stressful if you're not prepared, s …

Having a blocked duct can be painful and uncomfortable and when it happens the first thing you think is how do I fix this.If not treated on time the blocked duct can become widespread and really painful and could lead to Mastitis the breast infection that can be agonising to feed with. Ouch.Of course avoiding this is ideal, but it's not always possible to avoid a blocked duct.Insufficient draining is thought to be one of the main reasons why blocked ducts occur, this can happen when there's a lo …

Many women have trouble's when breastfeeding, such as latching difficulties, a low milk supply, the baby needing extra nutrients with their breastmilk, and more. Sometimes to help with these challenges it is recommended to consider using a feeding tube to assist you while breastfeeding. This device is commonly known as a Supplemental Nursing System or SNS and can be extremely beneficial to mothers and babies in this situation.How does it work?The SNS feeding tube connects to a bottle of sup …

As a parent of a baby or toddler, you know it’s essential to take Baby Safety very seriously. As your habits change, so does the way you inhabit your living space. It’s important to take the time to consider what in your home could potentially pose a threat to a baby exploring the world for the firs time, and promptly address it.Here at InHealth.ie we have developed a dedicated Babyproofing section with everything you might need, and we do mean everything: from furniture straps to room di …

1. When will my milk come in?Starting from the second trimester of pregnancy, your body begins to produce protein-rich colostrum, the ‘first milk’ full of essential nutrients and easiest for newborns to digest. Milk production will be kickstarted by your hormones after your placenta is delivered: this is the signal for your body that it’s time to feed baby. Milk will increase in quantity and change in consistency approximately two to five days after you deliver, or earlier if you’ve had childre …