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.
I have just purchased 5 sets of Tanita neonatal baby weigh scales because so many mothers having breastfeeding difficulties ask me about renting these very accurate sensitive scales. They have not been available to rent anywhere in Perth to date. Within the next couple of days I will have a tab on my website regarding…
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…
I have had a long standing passionate desire to work with our indigenous people. They master breastfeeding so easily compared to the rest of us and I really want to learn from them how they do it so easily and successfully. My sister Debbie also works as a private lactation consultant and has the same…
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…
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….
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…