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...

What does an IBCLC do?Breast feeding is natural – right?  Midwives teach you how to breastfeed in hospital. There are heaps of books to tell you how to breast feed. There are classes, app’s and even You Tube! It can’t be that hard… can it?For some mums breastfeeding...

The hardest part of breastfeeding … is staying confident.  The most frequently asked question about breastfeeding… How do I know my baby is getting enough? Every mum will face the scenario where they feel their supply has dropped off, their breasts feel softer and...

'Whilst production of breast milk is a natural process that occurs once a women has had a baby, breastfeeding doesn’t always happen so naturally. There are many factors that lead to challenges with breastfeeding you baby. Let’s look at mum's… Life has changed for...

There are many “breastfeeding experts” out there! Everyone has an opinion on what you should or shouldn’t do, how long your baby should feed for, both breasts or one, whether to take baby off the breast or let them suckle until they fall asleep……sound familiar? The...