BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Full text | Effective suckling in relation to naked maternal-infant body contact in the first hour of life: an observation study. This newly published journal article reinforces that skin to skin contact in the first hour after birth with the baby’s chin in contact with the mothers breast (avoiding hold…
The Period of PURPLE Crying | PURPLECrying.info. This is a great website to read if your baby has periods of unconsolable crying, it is normal- even through it doesn’t feel like it.
Wishing everyone the very best for a healthy, happy new year. When next visiting Margaret River, say hello to Layla and her little fish. Yes indeed we also need to nurture our oceans and lands as Russell Sheridan the artist who produced this wonderful sculpture reminds us.
Newborn behaviour, crying and settling | Raising Children Network. Here is a good website with some useful videos and other information for new parents.
If you have a history of any allergy (other than egg allergy), are pregnant and would like to contribute to science contact me and I will give more details. This is a study designed to investigate the effect of egg intake of the mother on egg levels in her breastmilk during the first 6 weeks…
Marnie is away at present attending the Breastfeeding Medicine Conference in the USA, her and I resume our Monday clinic on December 2nd. I am available for homevisits for breastfeeding problems as usual (all days of the week) while Marnie is away. To book an appointment to see her or myself at the Glen Forrest…
Breastfeeding depression risk mistaken – The West Australian.
Erin Fee is a masters student conducting this study, she is very keen to see any mother with nipple pain METABOLITE PROFILING OF HUMAN MILK IN MOTHERS WITH NIPPLE PAIN Nipple pain is largely responsible for early weaning of infants, whereas exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is preferred. I’m conducting a study on metabolites present…
SENSE-ational Mealtimes. a great new book to help parents deal with their child’s unique sensory preferences and experiences
Have a look at the flier attached to see the different breastfeeding and lactation studies underway at UWA and if your interested make contact, you will be well looked after and I’m sure find it fascinating. RecruitFlyer_Nov2013
Erin Fee is a masters student conducting this study, she is very keen to see any mother with nipple pain METABOLITE PROFILING OF HUMAN MILK IN MOTHERS WITH NIPPLE PAIN Nipple pain is largely responsible for early weaning of infants, whereas exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is preferred. I’m conducting a study on metabolites present…
My darling niece (and goddaughter) Poppy back at work and breastfeeding her 3 day old daughter Frida while on the job
Babytastes | Natural, flavoursome foods this is a great website, they have also produced 2 great books with great recipes suitable for the whole family.
Research shows us about 80% of new mothers have some difficulty with breastfeeding. Home visits for lactation consults make it so much easier for the new mum, they also ensure your consultant sees you breastfeeding in your own surroundings. As a home visiting lactation consultant I am happy to travel anywhere in the Perth area….
A baby born with ankyloglossia or tongue tie can have a great deal of trouble trying to breast feed, this case report shows the huge difference in how much milk the baby was able to get from breast feeding once the tongue tie was snipped. Here is a link to Pediatrics eFirst Pages showing the…
If you are a community group that would like someone to come and give your group a talk on breastfeeding I am willing and able.
GOLD at ISAF Nations Cup. breastfed babies makes great sailors!! Go Peter Garbin Nicholas!
The Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group based at The University of Western Australia is world renowned for breastfeeding/lactation research. If you would like to be involved check out this flyer. I can highly recommend it!! RecruitFlyer