The first six months of your baby’s life are some of the most crucial for growth. So whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or doing a combination of both, we have all the advice you need from our resident expert to help give your baby the very best start.

Maria Betsworth, CLC, is a London-based German mum of two little girls (4 and 2.5 years). She runs a community helping mums get together to motivate, educate and support each other through their breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding journey.

Maria is a qualified Antenatal teacher, birth educator, doula, and certified breastfeeding specialist. She has a BSC in Chinese medicine and acupuncture, specialising in antenatal and postnatal care.

Visit Maria’s @milkmakingmama community on Instagram for even more advice and support.