I’m speaking at @iLactation’s online breastfeeding conference #TalkBF on “Simultanious versus sequential expressing, the difference” . Details at www View online now for 6 weeks – 20 international speakers and wonderful continuing education opportunity.
Hi all, Jigalong have asked me to come back and work for another 3 weeks, so I’m heading back there today. Of course I will not be available to do home visits until February 6th. Please ring if you have any breastfeeding problems you would like to discuss, we can organise FaceTime or Skype consultants…
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…
Most mothers want to breastfeed their babies. In Australia 96% of new mothers initiate breastfeeding, the rates drop dramatically, at 3 months 39% are still exclusively breastfeeding. We all need to support and help woman reach their breastfeeding goals. Here are some tips for new mums: Consider expressing antenatally 2. Be informed about how babies…
Happy New Year Enjoying my last few days at Jigalong, I do love the outback life and seeing how the other half live. Here is Mary the nurse I’m working with holding a box containing a “black kite”. The kite was caught by Vonny ( the carer of the elderly) while he was trying to…
Being overwhelmed at the beginning of your breastfeeding journey is a common feeling Most problems are multi factorial and need close support and guidance. Guiding a new mother through to reach her breastfeeding goals is the most rewarding job anyone can have! October 2022 “Having Cathy as my LC has been a positive and valuable…
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