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The Top Up Trap: How Formula Hurts Your Milk Supply
Did you know that giving formula top ups to your baby could actually be decreasing your milk supply? This is called “The Top Up Trap”. As a mum who’s breastfed 2 babies, I know how quickly those worries that bub isn’t getting enough milk can creep in. I also know how...
Emotions When Stopping Breastfeeding: Coping with the Change
Feeling emotional now that your baby or toddler is dropping feeds and getting closer to stopping breastfeeding? Lots of mums experience mixed emotions when their little one starts to wean themselves. When your baby starts to drop feeds on their own, it can stir up a...
Restart Breastfeeding: Yes, You Can Start Again!
Hey mumma! Did you know that you can restart breastfeeding after stopping? If you’re a mum who’s stopped breastfeeding but you’re having second thoughts and want to start again, you’re not alone. Lots of mums wonder if it’s possible, and the good news is—it absolutely...
Happy IBCLC Appreciation Day!
Did you know that IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) are the gold standard in breastfeeding care? Through my own breastfeeding experiences and in my work, I see how important IBCLCs are in helping both mums and babies with breastfeeding. I...
Partner Feeding and Breastfeeding: Finding the Right Balance
Are you hoping to breastfeed and pump so your partner can feed baby with a bottle? How to do this is one of the most common questions I get from mummas-to-be . But did you know that having your partner bottle-feed with pumped milk often isn’t the shared load or break...
Expressing Colostrum: What Every Pregnant Mum Needs to Know
Have you been told to express colostrum in the weeks leading up to the birth of your baby? Last night, I was giving a talk to a group of pregnant mums about breastfeeding, and they had so many questions about expressing colostrum. As a Lactation Consultant, I was...
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.