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What If My Milk Doesn’t Come In? What You Need to Know Before Baby Arrives
Did you know it’s extremely rare for milk to not come in at all? Still, many pregant mummas worry “what if my milk doesn’t come in?” before their baby is even born. Maybe you've heard stories from other mums or seen posts online about milk never coming in, and now...
Surviving Cluster Feeding: Why Your Baby Wants To Breastfeed Constantly & How to Cope
Did you know that it’s completely normal for your baby to breastfeed constantly in the early weeks? I can’t tell you how many mums have told me, “She’s feeding every hour—do I not have enough milk?” or “He won’t sleep unless he’s on my boob—am I doing something...
How Much Pumped Milk Will Baby Need for a Feed?
Wondering how much pumped breastmilk your baby needs for a feed? So many mums wonder about this! You're not alone in worrying about getting it just right! In my practice, I’ve worked with so many breastfeeding mums who feel unsure about how much pumped milk their baby...
Can I Still Breastfeed My Premature Baby?
Did you know babies born as early as 32 weeks can start learning to breastfeed? It’s true! While breastfeeding a premature baby can feel overwhelming and scary at first, and can come with some challenges, with the right support and patience, it’s absolutely possible....
Learning to Listen to What You Need, Not the ‘Shoulds’
This one’s a little different from me today. I just found out this week my Dad has cancer. And even though the doctors are very positive he’ll get through this, I’m terrified for him and heartbroken that he and Mum have to go through this. I’m finding myself...
Preparing for Breastfeeding: Why It’s Just as Important as Preparing for Birth
Did you know that most mums spend a lot of time preparing for birth but spend anywhere near as much time (or none at all!) preparing for breastfeeding? Birth is a big deal, but from my experience as a mum who breastfed two babies AND a Lactation Consultant, getting...
I acknowledge the Yugambeh speaking and Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which I live and work, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.