Bindu's Birth Preparation

13/02/2026

Your baby waking at night isn’t broken.
Your baby isn’t behind.
And you didn’t “create bad habits.”
Infant sleep is biologically fragmented.
Newborns don’t have mature circadian rhythms.
Night waking protects milk supply, brain development, and survival.
Calling it a sleep problem is a modern invention.
Biology didn’t get the memo.

13/02/2026

For centuries, artists painted Mary breastfeeding Jesus.

It was called Virgo Lactans
The Nursing Madonna.

Displayed in churches.
Commissioned by patrons.
Preserved in museums.

Breastfeeding wasn’t hidden.
It wasn’t awkward.
It wasn’t controversial.

It was sacred.
Milk symbolized life, devotion, nourishment, and divine care.

Somewhere along the way, society decided this same act
was inappropriate in public spaces.

But if breastfeeding was holy enough to hang on cathedral walls
and protected behind museum glass…
it is normal enough for a bench
a café
or a Target aisle.

The act didn’t change.
Our discomfort did.

If it was sacred then
it’s normal now 🤱

13/02/2026

We’d never expect a new sofa to arrive on the exact delivery date we guessed nine months in advance.

Yet that’s what we do with babies.

The idea of a fixed estimated due date causes a surprising amount of stress, pressure, and unnecessary intervention, and it’s not even based on solid evidence.

In my latest blog post, I explore how we can shift our thinking and embrace a wider window for birth instead of a single “estimated due date.”

You'll find it at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/fixed-point-due-dates-and-wider-windows/

13/02/2026

Spring is here!!!!💐🌸🪻🏵bookings are open for March & April term!! 🐣

06/02/2026

Cow’s Milk 🐄 I get asked whether you *really* have to give your child cow’s milk at 1 year of age. The quick answer is no. The longer, fact filled answer is below:
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🐮 The WHO’s recommendation on breast/chest feeding is up to 2 years and beyond. Knowing this, there is no need to wean in order to give cow’s milk.
🐮 Human milk is always better than cow’s milk for several reasons - it is species specific, it has all the nutritional needs your baby requires & has a higher fat content.
🐮 If your toddler is nursing at least 3 times a day, there is no need to add non-human milk to their diet.
🐮 If you have weaned & want to give cow’s milk, it is recommended:
- whole milk from ages 1-2yo
- Non-fat or low fat milk after 2yo
- Always from a cup, never a bottle
- Limit 16-22oz (2-3 cups) a day as after that it can put them at risk for iron-deficiency anemia (Cow’s milk interferes with iron absorption) and can decrease their want for other foods
🐮 Cow’s milk is an *easy* source of calcium, fats, and protein but you can give your child those things other ways (safflower cooking oil, lentils, avocados, nuts, broccoli, spinach, etc)
🐮 Alternative milks are also an option (h**p, oat, or pea are great options with low sugar, high protein)
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Many parents give cow’s milk because they feel their toddler isn’t eating enough solids. Remember though that if your babe is still nursing, solids make up only 50% of his diet at 18 months!! I recently read that “Your only true responsibility is what you offer, when you offer it and how you offer it, not whether or not he eats it.” Talking solids is a whole other post but know that in regards to milk, human milk is WHOLE milk - which means there is no reason to switch it out with anything else.
of a little one

28/01/2026

26/01/2026

Anew study has found that two-thirds of women weren't told of the risks of induction. Many admitted that they felt 'uninformed' when they were induced.

The University of Limerick study analysed the experiences of 1,091 women, and found that 49.3% said they were not fully involved in their induction decision, and some even felt like they didn't have adequate information.

Some of the main risks of inducing labour include fetal distress because of strong contractions, which can affect the fetal heart rate, infection, and an increase in the pain you feel.

Other risks include needing to have a C-section if the induction fails, postpartum hemorrhage, and in some cases, doctors may need to use forceps/ventouse.

The team analysed an online survey of new mums' birth experiences between 2018 and 2023.

Writing in the journal Birth, the team stated:

"The findings of our national survey on birth in Ireland indicate that there are significant issues around decision-making and consent in relation to the induction of labour.

"Involvement in decision-making, knowledge around inductions and informed refusal was significantly higher among women with previous pregnancies, and maternity care in private health care."

The team analysed an online survey of new mums' birth experiences between 2018 and 2023.

Writing in the journal Birth, the team stated:

"The findings of our national survey on birth in Ireland indicate that there are significant issues around decision-making and consent in relation to the induction of labour.

"Involvement in decision-making, knowledge around inductions and informed refusal was significantly higher among women with previous pregnancies, and maternity care in private health care."

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