I am visiting my son and daughter in law in Sweden until 24 th August. It is so nice to see them after 2 1/2 years.
Sharon Perrella 0410 056 779 is a wonderful lactation consultant and would be very happy to help with any breastfeeding issues while i’m away.
In the first couple of days of breastfeeding it is normal to get some nipple tenderness. Just like when you wear new shoes, they usually need some breaking in. If breastfeeding is painful it could be that your attachment is not as good as it could be. Try some different positions shown on these videos….
Isn’t little Minnie fantastic? Babies respond to music and rhythm as soon as they are born. They like to be rocked when they are falling asleep or they enjoy listening to their mobile while lying in their cot — to babies, music can be soothing and calming. Even at a very young age children are…
It is common for woman to have some minor nipple discomfort in the first few days of breastfeeding. Try and prevent this evolving into nipple damage. Ensure you get good attachment with breastfeeding. Seeing a lactation consultant is the number one thing to do to help prevent nipple damage. It is a good idea in…
Milk Profile We lend BabyWeigh scales to mothers who would like to measure their milk profile by weighing their baby before and after each breastfeed or expression from each breast for a period of 24-26 hours, at home, and collecting a small (<1 mL) milk sample each time their baby is weighed. From these data…
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….
