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I want to breastfeed my baby!
Is there anything I need to do beforehand?

Much of the time I’ve found that breasts are often not a priority during pregnancy. Most women and practitioners are concerned about what’s happening mainly below the belt...

However, having your breasts and nipples checked, understanding how breastfeeding works and knowing who to reach out to are important factors towards successful breastfeeding...

and when you’re pregnant there are many changes your breasts and nipples go through.

How will I know when my baby is hungry and getting enough breastmilk?

It’s a common question, especially with first time Mums and their partners. In this current age of high-tech, it is difficult for many to get their head around not being able to see how much baby is ingesting.

Nature provides the best food for your baby. It is a live food, full of nutrients including carbohydrate, protein and fat as well as other essential ingredients.

After your baby is born, their gut is still developing inside for up to 6 months. Breast milk provides the very best nutrients to both protect and continue enhancing the development of their gut lining. Seeing it as the continuum of the umbilical cord fluid, that fed your baby whilst in utero, often helps to gain perspective.

So how do you know when your baby is hungry... there are a few cues (signs) that can be life savers.


The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) for postpartum contraception

I was so very fortunate enough to meet Prof. Miriam Labbok on a speaking tour I organised with the team from the Lactation Resource Centre for the Australian Breastfeeding Association in 2012.  I was also very sad to hear that Miriam passed away earlier this year, 2016.  Thank you for all you have done for the women of the world.

I share the following article for your information and continual sharing with your family, friends and colleagues.

Routine Questions - Practical Parenting - Feeding Baby Q&A

An article published in the June 2014 Practical Parenting Magazine offers some great advice from Expert Sandy...

Here is a summary of the key topics and some of the questions asked, please see the full article which you can download, a link is provided at the bottom of the article. 


BABY NUTRITION - Babies are born to breastfeed!

We offer breastfeeding education to families and the wider community. We are a helping hand during any attachment or supply difficulties and will guide you through nipple and breast problems along with baby’s colic and reflux. We will work with you to find the best solution to achieve your end result of a successful breastfeeding partnership and other outcomes when required.


What does a Lactation Consultant Do for You

'It is every human beings right to be breastfed / have access to breastmilk for the first six months of life, which may continue up to two years of age!' - States the WHO Code   

We are a helping hand during any attachment or supply difficulties, will guide you if experiencing nipple problems or breast infections along with baby colic and reflux.  We will work with you to find the best solution/s to achieving you end result of successful breastfeed, weaning...


First Nutrition

 

During the first six months, the ideal first nutrition of an infant is mother’s milk. Baby's second nutrition begins with small tastes of food, perhaps sharing at a family mealtime. This awakens the touch, smell, taste


The Beginning of GUT Health

Beginning in utero and on birthing, a baby's gut is still developing and very immature.  In utero the baby is nourished through the umbilicum, with breast milk being the continuum of this nourishing process on birthing. Breast milk is the bridge between the inside and outside world.  Breast milk houses natural human nutrients for the immature gut and body systems to continue to develop outside the womb.