Before you know it your little baby isn’t a little baby any more Capture the moment while you can! Kate Etherington has a studio at her place or she will visit you at home to photograph your new baby. Check out her website for full details and examples of her work. Kate likes to work…
When breastfeeding doesn’t work out Throughout time there have always been mothers who’s bodies cannot produce enough milk for their baby’s needs or for other reasons breastfeeding has just not worked. When experience has failed to meet expectations the situation can result in a grave personal sense of loss for the new mother. Emotions…
Free tickets My sister Debbie from Gowiththeflowparenting and I are planning to have a stall at the Perth Baby Expo this year in July/ August. If you follow the link here you will be able to download free tickets. I’m getting in early so you can share this with your friends. We will be there to…
These are the health funds that assist you to breastfeed: HCF, NIB, BUPA, Peoplecare, CBHS, AHM, Police Health, Teachers’ Union Health, Defence Health, Navy Health, Health Partners It is great that so many funds now recognise you are doing the best for your baby and yourself, that it can be difficult initially to get your…
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…
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 responsive to music —…
Medela supports breastfeeding moms and babies with a variety of breastpumps, breastpump accessories, breastfeeding products and nursing intimate apparel. We also offer breastfeeding information, support and tips. Source: Medela Breastshield Sizing Guide | Medela Moments | Medela Moments
After 2 very interesting and enjoyable stints working at Jigalong I’m back in Perth and am available for home-visits for any breastfeeding problems or other lactation issues.
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…
Building Resilience In Children | Raising Resilient In Kids. Some good reading here for parents, grandparents and other child carers.
Secrets of Baby Behavior: In the News: Babies Teach Social Emotional Learning. great stuff to read
Breastfeeding cosplayer stands up for every superhero mom.
Dr Marnie Rowan, breastfeeding medicine clinic I am pleased to announce that I will be commencing a breastfeeding medicine clinic in June 2014 at the rooms of Dr Bruce Thyer, Killowen House, St John of God Mt Lawley (formerly Mercy). I manage breastfeeding problems utilising a medical model and evidence based care, whilst ensuring each…
Hand Expression – Newborn Nursery at LPCH – Stanford University School of Medicine. This is a great site for all new parents, it has photos of all sorts of conditions and I feel all their information is very trustworthy. I picked out the link to this video for those out there struggling with low milk…
Click on the video icon on this web page, its a good video to show why and how to use the scales I now have to hire, BabyWeigh™ II Scale
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…
How often does breastfeeding come undone? | Breastfeeding Medicine.
Revolt of the moms. Protested discrimination against women who breastfeed in public. The last place we visit on our wonderful Antarctica/ South America holiday. Great to see “Sisters doin it for themselves, standing on their own two feet “ I’ll be back in Perth and ready for home visits 27th March, ring me 0407778183.
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….