Many women worry about how much milk they have and if their baby is getting enough.Perceived low milk supply is the most common reason for mums to wean early; yet it is uncommon for mothers not to be able to produce enough milk. Most women produce enough breast milk,...
Festive Season and Breastfeeding! It can be a hard time of year for breastfeeding mums! Everyone is in holiday mode, the sun is shining, there are BBQs, summer parties and you’d like a cold drink on a hot day! So, what’s the plan for you? Are you exclusively...
Do you have a baby who struggles to attach well to the breast? Do they attach, but have a weak vacuum and cannot get a full feed from the breast? Have you had a premature baby? Are you returning to work? Do you sometimes need/want to give your baby a bottle of...
Why would you express while you are still pregnant? … Antenatal expressing has become common practice in many health care settings. Around the 16th week of pregnancy, you may notice your breasts produce colostrum. This is a thick, yellow, viscous fluid that is jam...
A blocked milk duct is a blockage of one or more ducts carrying milk to the nipple when breastfeeding an infant. Poor drainage of milk from the breast can cause a build up of pressure and discomfort in that area. Sometimes a lump may form. If the affected area becomes...
Eve Coote is a registered midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC is a healthcare professional who specialises in clinical management of lactation and breastfeeding. As an internationally recognised IBCLC I have a unique body of knowledge and skill to provide breastfeeding care in routine and high risk situations.
