Shaheda is a registered Midwife and Private Breastfeeding Specialist. She is passionate and committed to helping mums experience a positive feeding journey. As a Muslim, Shaheda provides faith-centred support for Muslim pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and has a wealth of knowledge about pregnancy and breastfeeding during Ramadan.

Learn what an oversupply is, the signs and symptoms, and how to treat it.

Learn what a nursing strike is and how to gentle encourage your baby back to the breast or bottle.

Transitioning away from supplementation and how to support a successful breastfeeding journey

Common reasons for nipple shield use, risks to be aware of and other important things to know

Get the most out of your pump and collect more breast milk during each pumping session by trying these things

Breastfeeding can be daunting, and it might feel like there’s not much you can do before your baby is born to prepare. But putting in the time before your baby arrives can make all the difference to feeling confident with your feeding choices.

Skin-to-skin contact has so many amazing benefits for you and your baby, starting after birth and continuing throughout infancy. Who knew a cuddle could be so magical?!