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About foremilk and hindmilk

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These terms were originally used in research Researchers collect a small (~1mL) sample of breastmilk before and after breastfeed/express. The samples are then spun in a centrifuge and the fat content of the sample is measured. The samples and volume of the feed are then used to work out the storage capacity of the woman’s…

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day

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Royal Darwin Hospital for 6 months I arrived in Darwin last week, I’m here working as a lactation consultant at the Royal Darwin Hospital for the next 6 months. Wow my first week was a taste of what will be a very interesting and educational 6 months for me. There will be lots of work…

Happy Christmas to all

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  Happy Christmas I hope you are all enjoying the festive season. I’m here in Jigalong working with the Martu people trying to learn from them how they breastfeed. They are the oldest surviving traditional society in the world. It’s a real privilege to be here. I’ll be back in Perth and available for home…

Dr Marnie Rowan

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Dr Marnie Rowan is a GP with a special interest in breastfeeding. Dr Rowan also works with the Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group at The University of Western Australia. She has a vast knowledge of all aspects of breastfeeding. We are very lucky she has now dedicated Mondays specifically to see families with breastfeeding problems….

Infant feeding: the effects of scheduled vs. on-demand feeding on mothers’ wellbeing and children’s cognitive development

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Infant feeding: the effects of scheduled vs. on-demand feeding on mothers’ wellbeing and children’s cognitive development. I have just heard Maria Iacovou’s talk on this topic on the ilactation conference, very interesting.

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