Author Professor Amy Brown

Professor Amy Brown

Director of 'LIFT'

Professor Amy Brown is based in the Department of Public Health, Policy and Social Sciences at Swansea University in the UK where she is Director of 'LIFT' - the centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translation. Professor Brown has published over 100 papers exploring the barriers women face in feeding their baby during the first year. In 2016 she published her first book Breastfeeding Uncovered, followed by Why Starting Solids Matters (2017), The Positive Breastfeeding Book (2018), Why Breastfeeding Grief and Trauma Matter (2019) and Informed is Best (2019). She is a regular blogger, aiming to change the way we think about breastfeeding, mothering and caring for our babies.women face in feeding their baby during the first year. In 2016 she published her first book Breastfeeding Uncovered, followed by Why Starting Solids Matters (2017), The Positive Breastfeeding Book (2018), Informed is Best and Why Breastfeeding Grief and Trauma Matter (both in 2019). Twitter: @Prof_AmyBrown.

4 Ways To Thrive In The First Year As A New Parent

Professor Amy Brown

28 September, 2020

Expert, Parenting, Baby

Having a new baby is a tremendous period of excitement and change – but one where it’s all too easy to lose sight of you in all the chaos.

Don’t Tell me Fed is Best. My Body SHOULD be Able to Breastfeed!

Professor Amy Brown

12 December, 2019

Expert, Parenting, Baby

Challenging the use of the 'fed is best' message is not about implying that every woman can or should want to breastfeed. It’s about fighting for justice for those women who really wanted to breastfeed.

The Nitty Gritty Guide to Ovulation

Covid, Vaccines And Your AMH: What Does This Mean For Fertility Treatment?

Getting Pregnant: Everything You Need To Know About Implantation

How Can The COVID-19 Vaccine Impact My Period, Fertility Or Pregnancy?

The JelliePod Ep #3: Ducks In A Row – Dr Ellie Rayner On Fertility Tests + More

What IS The Perimenopause And What Does It Mean For My Fertility?

Optimising Your Health When Trying To Conceive

Pregnant In A Heatwave? Here's How To Cope

The Ultimate Guide To Pregnancy And Veins

What Is Obstetric Cholestasis And How Will It Affect My Pregnancy?

Gestational Diabetes: What You Need To Know From Diagnosis To Birth And Beyond

Top Tips On How To Establish A Good Bedtime Routine

How To Ensure Your Baby Sleeps Safely To Reduce The Risk Of SIDS

How Can Parents Manage Their Own Triggers To Toddler Tantrums?

The Baby Brand You Need From Morning To Night

12 Tips To Avoid Sibling Rivalry When There's A New Baby On The Block

How To Ensure Your Baby Sleeps Safely To Reduce The Risk Of SIDS

Is This North London’s Coolest New Hang-Out For Babies & Kids?

Are Your Kids Bored Already? Relax! Here’s Why Boredom Is Actually A GOOD Thing

How To Talk To Your Child About Starting School: Top Tips From A Headmistress

Teepees By The Thames: A Fabulous Riverside Staycation For All The Family

Our Handy Back To School Kit List For The New Academic Year

UK Family Days Out: The Best Things To See And Do This Summer

What Makes the Perfect Art Supply Cupboard

Flower Weaving

Sponge Waterbombs: Better Than Water Balloons

Nanny Anita’s Olympic Ring Toss

The Summer Essential Every New Parent Needs To Know

Our Handy Back To School Kit List For The New Academic Year

Mummy Hacks: Where To Shop The Best School Uniform + Advice On What To Buy

Talia Oatway On Life With Three Children, A Lockdown Pregnancy + Where She’s Taking Her Xplory This Summer

Professor Amy Brown

4 Ways To Thrive In The First Year As A New Parent

Don’t Tell me Fed is Best. My Body SHOULD be Able to Breastfeed!