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Four Unexpected Things That Can Happen During Breastfeeding
Whether you're breastfeeding for the first, or fifth time, chances are good that some parts of the experience have been... surprising. What may have seemed like the most natural thing...
Your Guide To Breastfeeding and Nipple Thrush
While we all know that breastfeeding SHOULDN'T hurt, sometimes, well, it does. Common concerns like latching difficulties, nipple damage (youch) or a bubba who likes to bite, are often to blame but what happens when...
Breastfeeding and Alcohol: The Facts
The festive season is upon us, bringing with it an avalanche of event invitations. Be it a BBQ or a Chrissie party, a get-together with family or a catch up...
How to survive cluster feeding
Cluster feeding AKA the witching hour AKA feeding till your nipples feel like they might just fall off. Whatever you call it, a cluster feeding newborn (or older baby for that matter)...
Meet the boob whisperer (and find out how she can help make breastfeeding a success)
IB who? LC what? When it comes to breastfeeding, specifically breastfeeding problems, it's often recommended that you consult with an IBCLC. But what exactly IS an IBCLC and, more importantly, how...
How To Be Breast Cancer Aware While Breastfeeding
Breast cancer. Chances are good that you know someone, directly or indirectly, who has been affected by it. Here's how to be 'breast aware' while you're breastfeeding. Because early detection...
How To Breastfeed While Babywearing
There is one skill that can be tricky to learn, BUT if mastered, can be a total game changer for the breastfeeding mum. That skill is feeding in a baby carrier. We...
Coffee And Breastfeeding... Can you? Should you?
If you're a coffee drinker then you'll know there is nothing sweeter than that first cup of the day. For that matter, that second (and, ahem, sometimes third) cup is...
Can Breastfeeding REALLY Cause Tooth Decay?
Breastfeeding and tooth decay. It's a controversial topic, especially for mamas who feed their little one to sleep or overnight and may have been told that doing so can lead...
What to do when breastfeeding isn’t working
Breastfeeding is a tough gig, there’s no doubt about it. Many of us assume that it will just come naturally. How hard can it be? Baby + boob = blissful...
5 AWESOME uses for Breastmilk (other than feeding your baby)
There’s a WHOLE heap of reasons why breastmilk is sometimes referred to as ‘liquid gold’. Read our tips on unique ways you can use extra breastmilk.
Lactation cookies and tea: do they help increase breastmilk supply?
When is a cookie not JUST a cookie? When it’s a bona-fide boobie filling lactation cookie, that’s when! As any mother will tell you, worrying about your breastmilk supply is...
Maternal Instincts- Interview with Amberley Harris
Amberley Harris is Melbourne’s own Midwife/Breastfeeding Consultant extraordinaire, my interview with Amberley has left me so inspired and wanting to know more about her and the amazing work she does...
Boob Acrobatics: Breastfeeding Positions
Finding the most natural positon and attachment for you, your breasts, your baby and your lifestyle can sometimes be a simple case of trial and error. We receive lots of...
Increasing Milk Supply: How Much is Enough?
One of the frequent concerns of new mums is whether they are producing enough breastmilk for their ravenous little bundle. Often an array of issues such as interrupted sleep, frequent...
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