Lactation is a normal physiological process for postpartum women. All mothers should eat well, although not perfectly, every day to ensure health and wellbeing regardless of breastfeeding status. A healthy diet should consist of a wide range of foods. A simple breakdown of a lactating woman’s diet should be 50-55% carbohydrates ( complex), 12-15% protein … More Breastfeeding and Maternal Diet
A mother’s milk production capability post any breast surgery will fall somewhere on a continuum of full milk supply, partial milk supply, or no milk supply at all. It is hard to determine what effect a past surgery will have on the production and/or supply of milk prior to the birth. Augmentation ( Breast Implants … More Breastfeeding after breast surgery
What is a birth plan? A birth plan is a simple way of communicating your wishes to your caregiver about the kind of labour you would like to have, what you want to happen in certain circumstances and what you definitely hope to avoid. It enables you to make informed decisions about your body, your labour … More Birth Plans
Most women look forward to the birth of their baby and envision it as a joyful and empowering experience, transitioning them into motherhood. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone with 25-34% of women reporting their birth as being traumatic. So, what is a birth trauma? Birth trauma is a response to a real … More Birth Trauma
Pregnancy is a weird and wonderful experience but leaves even the most confident woman thinking, is this symptom normal? Should I be worried? And who should I call? Here are some frequently asked questions about fetal movement! When does movement start?Babies can be seen (via ultrasound) physically moving at about ten weeks gestation but their … More Fetal Movements
Breastfeeding is definitely not a one-size-fits-all experience and those with bigger breasts can find themselves experiencing a range of different issues that their small chested friends may not encounter. Here are my 5 top tips for mums with large breasts starting their breastfeeding journey: Support them – Whether you already had large breasts … More 5 breastfeeding tips for women with bigger breasts
Playing or entertaining older siblings – Even the most excited sibling will be a little put out when a new baby brother or sister comes on to the scene and even more so when mummy can’t play or run after them when tending to the new baby. Babywearing means you still have two hands free … More 6 real life situations where baby wearing can save the day + Tula Free to Grow Review
Infants and children are at an increased risk of contracting viruses and infectious diseases due to their lower immunity, minimal exposure to pathogens and vaccines, tendency to gather in groups (daycare, parks etc) and difficulty with hygiene (hand washing, toileting, putting things in their mouth etc). For parents, taking care of a sick child can … More Top 3 childhood viruses + fever smart temperature monitor review
Sun protection A baby’s delicate skin can suffer the effects of sunburn very easily so keeping your baby safe in the sun is very important. Sunburn can cause pain heat stroke, dehydration and contribute to long-term complications such as skin cancer and wrinkles. Health professionals advocate that sunscreen should not be used on babies under … More Sun protection for babies
Childhood immunisations are highly recommended in Australia to reduce child morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases such as Whopping cough, Hepatitis B, Polio and Chicken Pox. The first of the childhood immunisations are given at 6-8 weeks and involve two injections into the leg muscles. Research has shown that vaccines are both safe and … More Post immunisation tips + Aura Wrap by Ergo Review
Fourth Trimester Parenting 