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.

What is The True Impact of Diet, Fitness, Stress & Toxins on Your Fertility?

Can Stress Make It Harder To Conceive?

Is a Fresh or Frozen Embryo Transfer Better?

How To Use Superfoods To Increase Fertility And General Wellbeing

Fertility In The Pandemic: What’s Going On?

COVID-19 And Fertility Treatment: What We Know So Far…

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

How To Look After Your Teeth During Pregnancy

What To Expect From Pregnancy And Birth In Lockdown

What Are The Warning Signs And Risk Factors Of Premature Birth?

13 Tips For Optimising Your Nutrition After Pregnancy

Don't Panic! How To Survive The First 3 Months With Baby

Everything You Need To Know About Egg Allergies In Babies & Children

Shop The Best Sustainable, Handcrafted Ride-Ons This Christmas

Mum Guilt: Does It REALLY Go Hand In Hand With Parenting?

Don't Panic! How To Survive The First 3 Months With Baby

Why The Rooster Card Could Be The Perfect Present For School Aged Kids

Why We Love The New Natural & Organic Babycare Collection From Matchstick Monkey

Top Tips For Helping Your Child Cope With Anxiety

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

Why The Toniebox Should Be Top Of Your Child’s Christmas Wish-List This Year

Why The Rooster Card Could Be The Perfect Present For School Aged Kids

Why We Love The New Natural & Organic Babycare Collection From Matchstick Monkey

3 Simple Friendship Bracelets

Cheerios Bird Feeder

Lego Wind Racers: Stem Challenge

Autumn Leafy Hedgehog Pictures

Create A Dinosaur Nursery With These Roar-Tastic Accessories & Interior Ideas

Why The Toniebox Should Be Top Of Your Child’s Christmas Wish-List This Year

Why We Love The New Natural & Organic Babycare Collection From Matchstick Monkey

Our Guiding To Choosing The Best Balance Bike This Christmas

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!