Author Archives: Franny

How to Sooth Sore Nipples

 Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt, they say. But what happens if it does hurt? What can you

How to buy maternity clothes you can wear again and again

The best way to maximise your budget for maternity clothing is to choose items you

Pregnancy Hormones

Pregnancy hormone hell, and you’re riding that roller-coaster for the next 40 weeks (and beyond!).....

My Design & Production Process

A little blurb from Franny of Breastmates, about the design and production process involved in

China Factory and Fabric Trip 2019

Here's a few pics from my recent trip to China, where I was at the

Full Figure Nursing Bras

Full Figure Nursing Bras now available at Breastmates - specially for F, FF, G, GG,

Baby Struggling with Milk Flow that is Too Fast

Mums share their tips and support for another mum who says "Baby Struggling with Milk

Maternity Swimwear

New maternity swimwear styles now available (and restock of some favourites)

Midwife West and Central Auckland

Sev Shema is a midwife covering West and Central Auckland

Mini Electric Pump Flange

Steph is looking for a flange for her medela pump - an older model