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.

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

Professor Amy Brown

12 June, 2021

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.

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.

UK Family Days Out: Where To Book This Summer

Making Parenting Easier… The Best Travel Strollers For Summer

Your Ultimate Guide To Breastfeeding In The Summer Heat

Best 360 Car Seats For Babies And Toddlers

The Best Fitness Classes For Pregnant Women In London

Dressing Your Bump: The Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe For Summer

Everything You Need To Know About Sciatica In Pregnancy

Ten Things Nobody Tells You About Giving Birth

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

Making Parenting Easier… The Best Travel Strollers For Summer

Best 360 Car Seats For Babies And Toddlers

Introducing RyRy Scallop: The World’s First Premium Compact Toddler Car Seat

UK Family Days Out: Where To Book This Summer

The Best Outdoor Toys For The Garden This Summer

How To Keep Your Kids Safe From Trolling, Bullying And Fake News

10 Things You Need To Know About Bowel Cancer

Organic Baby & Toddler Bedding: Better For Children, Better For The Planet

The Best Outdoor Toys For The Garden This Summer

Making Parenting Easier… The Best Travel Strollers For Summer

Your Ultimate Guide To Breastfeeding In The Summer Heat

Professor Amy Brown

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

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