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Cherished Parenting Services

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 405 427 998

Address: 74 Nollamara Ave 6061 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.cherishedparenting.com.au/

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25.01.2022 This is how they do bus art in Iceland apparently! Would be better if the mothers were upright, but its a start #Internationalyearofthemidwife #normalisebirth #midwiferyledcare #weekendhumour

25.01.2022 Have a look at my post from a few weeks ago - the one on the most common birthdays vs the least common. Have a good long think before accepting an induction - yes, some will need to be induced, but currently less than half of labours start spontaneously in Australia....

24.01.2022 Only 1 space left for August HypnoBirthing classes (max of 3 couples/class, each space is for 1 couple). Learn more about your amazing birthing body, have your partner be properly prepared to help you, be empowered to meet your baby with calm and joy. Book now via the website - www.cherishedparenting.com.au/hypnobirthing-classes-perth (note - the days are likely to change to Thursdays in August)

24.01.2022 Attention fellow health care professionals! If you help breastfeeding families this will be a fantastic webinar to add to your CPD Plus, Im equal measures excited and nervous to say that Ill be contributing one of the presentations for it!! Eek. If you want to know more about supporting expressing mothers make sure you look for mine

24.01.2022 Unfortunately due to illness the clinic won't be on today Please feel free to message me with any questions

24.01.2022 This photo has been causing quite a bit of debate amongst health care professionals who support breastfeeding.... On one side of the camp there is how awful is this picture, another celebrity advertising products that arent needed and making parents think they HAVE to pump!, and on the other side is how great is she for normalising how the immediate postpartum days can be. I was in the later camp, but not because I sell expressing products. I would love to in a world w...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Last Thursday I asked you to send in questions that I would then endeavour to answer, as I hear parents asking the same questions over and over. So I thought it it be good for everyone to know that you all probably have the same concerns. I was sent a couple of myths as well that someone wanted addressing. So I have decided to make Monday mythbusting day! ***********************... "Can we add rice/oatmeal cereal to a babys bottle to help them sleep longer? And does a teaspoon of water help colic?" Oh dear Where to start.... First, The World Health Organisation says that babies under 6 months should be exclusively fed breastmilk, and if breastmilk isnt available, then infant formula. They SHOULD NEVER be given any other food or drink, unless medically prescribed (and even then I would recommend questioning it). Second (and you can repeat after me) - BABIES DO NOT NEED TO BE SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT. Sleeping for longer stretches is a developmental milestone. When they do it is up to them. If your baby does it - great, be happy. If you baby does not do it, tell yourself that you are not alone and there is nothing wrong with your baby. Please, please, please do not add anything to a bottle to make them sleep longer (essentially to put them in a food coma). James McKenna - a world leader in research on infant sleep - says that babies waking up frequently at night might be a GOOD thing. If they are able to wake themselves up, they may not get themselves into situation that can lead to sleep accidents (aka SIDS). As far as water for colic - no, just no. In my experience colic is a symptom of some other underlying issue - find the cause of the issue and you find the cause of the colic. Before you give any medications, please see a suitably qualified IBCLC. *********************** Heard a myth or question that you want me to answer? Message me and I will answer it in an anonymous post.

23.01.2022 Our babies, just like all mammal babies, know how to find their way to the breast. We just have to give them the time, patience and trust to do it. I offer postnatal care packages, with Medicare rebates. Get in touch to book - www.cherishedparenting.com.au/private-midwife-perth

22.01.2022 Take out the OB part (you can have a whole 60mins with a midwife ) and this is what I could do for you during your antenatal appointments....in your home www.cherishedparenting.com.au #Repost @beautifulonemidwifery... If an OB can get a pregnant patient cared for in 10 minutes or less, what do we do with all the other 50 minutes in your midwifery appointments with us?? I might lay down on the ground with my pelvic model and point at my butt while explaining how your posture influences your babys position in pregnancy. (Normal midwife stuff ) We might spend 10 whole minutes palpating your babys position with you during your exam, really making sure you know what your own hands are feeling in there so you can connect with her again at home in between your visits with us. We may take up half the appointment counseling you on your options for gestation diabetes screening, including refusing the whole thing. (What? Options? Refusing?? #informedconsent ) We might designate an entire visit to postpartum planning and helping you get a course of action in place for much more help and support with your upcoming postpartum time than you had with your first baby. We may practice stretches to alleviate that pesky sciatic pain, massage your round ligaments for you, practice relaxation techniques or just turn the lights low while you lay down and listen to our suggestions for getting better sleep. Its care that can not be replaced with a handout, with a zoom call, with your mothers advice, or a google search. Its care that catches the first onset of a complication and works immediately to bring your pregnancy back into normal. Its care that listens, care that feels, care that checks up on you in between appointments to see if the remedy we suggested is working. Its not above and beyond care, my friends. Its the base and basics of what women who grow humans need and deserve. Its the foundation for confident parenting and connection in a growing family. Its our undeniable pleasure and absolute privilege to provide such a meaningful model of care.

22.01.2022 Its funny because its true!

22.01.2022 Tandem feeding with a newborn and toddler - should the newborn always feed first and should I reserve one breast for the newborn and one of the toddler Firstly, congratulations on the addition to your family Secondly, breastfeeding toddlers isnt really my forte, but newborns are....... So yes, as much is possible and practical, the newborn should feed first. But what first actually means could be quite difficult to define. Newborn feeding should be done on demand and if youve fed a newborn on demand you may already know that one feed may seem to run into another. One idea might be to make sure that baby is well onto their second side before the toddler feeds. I know that toddlers may not always be happy with this arrangement - up to now theyve had sole access to the breast. Now this new creature has come along and seemingly stolen their favourite thing! Lots of negotiation and distracted may be needed. If possible maybe have someone else there to help you in the first few days just to distract the toddler. Keep in mind that the newborn needs milk to survive whereas the toddler (although they may think they do) doesnt - its certainly very beneficial, but not vital to their survival Youve probably guessed the answer to the second part of your question by my answer above. In the beginning it may not be possible to assign one breast to the baby and the other to the toddler, but if you find yourselves in this routine then theres probably no harm in it Good luck! If you have a question you want answered anonymously, send me a PM

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19.01.2022 Let's talk about how intervention during labour and birth can affect a breastfeeding journey. Unfortunately this is a common background for clients I see - induced at 38-39-ish weeks for whatever reason, baby semi latched but was 'sleepy' or 'lazy', baby lost more than 10% of birth weight, was jaundiced. Parents told to breastfeed for no more than 20mins every 3hrs, express for 10-15mins and top up with XXmls. When I see them at 2, 4, 6, sometimes 8-12 weeks later, they want... to know when they can stop this merry-go-round of triple feeding, that is anything other than merry.... Prevention is so much better than waiting for an issue and then trying to fix it. If you have intervention during your labour and/ or birth*, it is very likely that you will need to keep intervening in the early days to establish breastfeeding. It is not just a matter of the baby being born and then you pick them up and carry on as if everything was 'normal'. Milk SUPPLY is usually based on DEMAND. Yes, some people will make milk regardless, but you won't know what category you fall into until a few days or even a few weeks later. Removing milk early and often is what is needed in most cases to make a good supply. A GOOD baby IS NOT a sleeping baby. A good baby is one who is feeding vigorously and frequently. Intervention during labour and birth can make the baby sleepy - due to medication or perhaps they weren't quite ready to come out and feed themselves. Thus they do not feed vigorously and in turn they do not stimulate the milk supply to increase. So we need to intervene. But rather than waiting for an issue there are small things you can do early on to maybe prevent issues Hand expressing a little bit of milk after each feed in the first 24-72hrs can help you establish a better supply. Note I am not advocating expressing in all cases, especially where babies are feeding well, I am talking in the cases of babies not feeding well in the first few days. If you need to top up a baby then there are other methods besides bottles. Finger feeding or using a supply line can be very easy and beneficial. If a health care professional tells you that you can't use these methods maybe question their experience with them - their reluctance to help teach these methods may be based more on their lack of experience than it being inappropriate for your baby. Keeping the baby skin to skin can as much as possible can also be beneficial. And keep in mind that seeing an IBCLC early on may prevent long term issues - https://bit.ly/2I1A7Q2 *I am not judging having intervention during labour or birth, I am simply saying that you need to be mindful that it may affect the baby's ability or desire to breastfeed

19.01.2022 BeauGen Inserts are back in stock - NEW AND IMPROVED!! They are now made from CLEAR silicone so that you can see what is going on. They still provide the same comfort and reduce the diameter of the flange by 2mm (the company recommends using them in 21mm - 27mm flanges, but Ive managed to get them into 19mm ones as well).... The website has been updated so order now - www.cherishedparenting.com.au/online-store

16.01.2022 This! So much this! You CANNOT just pick up your baby and carry on as 'normal' or just wing it. Being educated for your birth is very important, but so is planning for post birth. We should be growing up in communities where we watch the adults taking care of the children, maybe even help out with it. ... But we don't. Instead we rely on social media and books, or advice from well intentioned friends and family. But these don't always always portray the truth or they perpetrate myths and half truths that lead you down a path you never intended to go. All this can lead to frustration, anxiety, guilt. So please, prepare for your whole birth, just the same as you would a wedding or overseas holiday. I teach a newborn and breastfeeding preparation class. Last class of the year is on the 13th December, date for next year coming soon - bit.ly/34dKlpa

16.01.2022 A past client messaged me on the weekend and asked me to write another article on cluster feeding (I wrote this one a few weeks ago to explain evening clustering - www.cherishedparenting.com.au//Help-My-milk-goes-away-in-t) to explain to her husband why it is OK to feed their almost 2 month old baby on demand - especially since the paediatrician had told them it was necessary to start spacing out feeds to 3-4hrly Have a think about this - you eat your lunch, then a little... while later you start thinking something sweet would be nice, or you are thirsty, so you go in search of something to satisfy your craving . But WAIT, STOP! You are only allowed to have something to eat or drink every 3-4hrs. The DOCTOR said so! So no, you cannot have that chocolate biscuit or drink of water, because you only ate an hour ago. You have to wait! Uh....I dont think so, I hear you thinking. Im an adult, if I want to have a chocolate biscuit or a drink I will. Well, that is what you are telling your baby when you deny them the breast, saying they fed 1, 2, 2.5hrs ago, they are only ALLOWED to feed every 3-4hrs.....Would you deny an older child a drink of water if they asked? Sure, you might say no to a chocolate biscuit, but what about a piece of fruit or snack - would you deny them that if they asked? Well, this is your baby asking for a drink or a snack, or maybe they need comforting.....breastfeeding is not just about main meal - it is also about snack, hydration, and comfort. You cannot overfeed a directly breastfeeding baby. Feeding them on demand is GOOD, never wrong. Boob on If you want reassurance in person on breastfeeding come along to the free drop in clinic in Nollamara between 1pm and 4pm on Wednesdays

16.01.2022 I was going to write a long spiel on my thoughts of infants sleep but Ill just leave this here and let you read it instead

16.01.2022 I got a message last night from a client asking about feeding to sleep, saying she was concerned that it might cause bad habits. I worded my reply as tactfully as possible, starting with its biologically normal for babies to want to feed to sleep.... Waiting for her reply made me somewhat anxious - I know how controversial the issue of infant sleep can be! Her reply was along the lines of thank you! As a first time mother Im just so overwhelmed by all the information and... dont want to do the wrong thing by my child if I dont teach them how to self settle. How sad that we live in a world that makes parents believe this Then this appeared in my newsfeed.... high five to the creator! Hopefully it helps you understand just what your baby wants and needs from you

13.01.2022 Baby cranio sessions by donation. Other dates in August and September available

13.01.2022 I have 1 space available (a space accommodates the mother and her birthing partner) for HypnoBirthing classes starting tomorrow. Be empowered to advocate for the birth you want. Learn more about your amazing birthing body. Being your baby in the world in a Celebration of Life! Go to www.cherishedparenting.com.au/hypnobirthing-classes-perth for more information or contact me to book.

13.01.2022 What am amazing picture!! Our bodies were designed to give birth upright. When you lie on your back you reduce the diameter of the pelvis by up to 30% - its no wonder babies get stuck The second picture is one Ive used in teaching childbirth classes for many years but it recently came up again, so I thought this was a great time to share it here... And theres so much more about your incredible birthing body. Mother Nature really didnt design anything by accident! Now taking bookings for August and September HypnoBirthing Classes - www.cherishedparenting.com.au/hypnobirthing-classes-perth #Repost @beauty_in_birth You see this... now turn your phone to landscape, either way... can you see the difference in the angle that the baby and pelvis make? Your baby has a more direct exit if you are in an upright position. If you are laying on your back, your baby has to travel round a bend to be born, which can take slightly longer in many cases. The priority is your comfort and your instincts, you get in the position that feels right for you at the time. It is always worth baring in mind though, that it can help to change position Have you had any thoughts about birth positions? Thank you @thelittlebirthcompany

12.01.2022 I was reminded of something interesting over the weekend and I really wish it was something all parents to be and new parents were taught. What would your reaction be if I said that ALL human babies born at what we consider term are actually born 3 months premature? Before you start to panic or question my sanity, have a think about this.... Have you heard of the Fourth Trimester? Yes, a trimester is traditionally a period of time broken up into 3 namely the 3 trimesters of pregnancy. However, in the early 2000s a fourth trimester was added as a way to explain why our newborns are so dependent on us. If our babies were born at the same development as our next closest animal relative, the chimpanzee, they actually be the equivalent development as a 3 month old. However, as we evolved into bi-pedal animals (ie walking on 2 legs rather than 4) our pelvis had to get smaller, but this meant our babies had to be born earlier and smaller in order to fit through those pelvis. This means that our newborn babies are incredibly dependent on us for their survival and well-being. In the first 3-4months of a babys life they will double their size never again will a human grow so rapidly. Its no wonder then that they cry or fuss or do everything they possibly can to get our attention. They should still be developing in the womb! Having a new baby is incredibly challenging they dont sleep for long periods of time, they cant tell you what is wrong with them when they are crying, they poo 2 minutes after youve just changed a nappy, they vomit on the clean shirt youve just put on. They want to sleep on you and not in the very expensive bassinet you lovingly assembled for them during your pregnancy But it wont last forever. Take a deep breath and hold your baby I really believe that it is not our job to change our newborns behaviour to fit in with how we believe they should act, but rather change our understanding and expectations of newborns as a society. And by doing so we would have happier, healthier families.

11.01.2022 Come along to our Village Breastfeeding Clinic today at 1pm to share your experiences. If you need help with breastfeeding an IBCLC (ie me ) is on hand to help or you can just have a hot drink and a chat

10.01.2022 Free breastfeeding support drop in clinic in Nollamara this afternoon. No bookings required. Facilitated by an IBCLC

09.01.2022 CTGs were introduced in the 1960s as a tool to save babies from brain damage that they believed happened during birth. However they were introduced without anyone looking at what exactly is a reassuring trace vs a non-reassuring one. Nowadays yes we do have guidlines on what to look for and what should not be present. But according to Michel Odent the only thing theyve done is increase caesarean section rates by 600% without any notable decrease in cerebral palsy rates.... To learn about what maybe necessary intervention vs unnecessary intervention, and how to support your bodys physiology for labor and birth look at doing a HypnoBirthing course, 2 places left for July - www.cherishedparenting.com.au/hypnobirthing-classes-perth

09.01.2022 Happy World Breastfeeding Week! At the start of the year I had planned to be very organise and do some sort event to celebrate at the clinic, but if course the universe had other ideas Breastfeeding is not easy, especially without support and the right information. But it can be very beneficial. I love helping families get the breastfeeding journeys on track, whatever that may mean for them.... If youre in Perth feel free to come along to the drop in clinic on Wednesday afternoon, 1pm to 4pm www.cherishedparenting.com.au/lactation-consultant-perth

08.01.2022 On this afternoon

07.01.2022 The first question for ask me anything Thursday! "Why do I appear to make more on one side over the other?" There can be a few different reasons for this - one being that you and/or the baby can have a preference for that side and so subconsciously you go for that side more often or baby spends longer sucking on that side. Remember supply is about demand and breasts are independent organs of each other - if you only feed on one side its possible that the opposite side will st...op producing milk and that one will produce all the milk you need Although another answer is we just dont know... Amongst exclusive expresses it is very common that they have one side that produces more over the other. Yet if theyre double pumping it should make sense that they make equal since their spending equal amounts of time expressing. It could be that one side requires they different regime to the other, but most pumps only allow for the same settings for both sides. There are things you can do to increase the supply on that side - make a conscious effort to start on that side more often. Or experiment with settings on the pump that may help it drain more. Remember frequently, well drained breasts should make more milk

07.01.2022 This is reassuring! There are very few medical reasons to stop breastfeeding or "pump and dump" - if youre ever told to do so by another health professional I would strongly recommend you get a second opinion from an IBCLC www.cherishedparenting.com.au/lactation-consultant-perth

05.01.2022 Ive just heard about this Pumpin Pal hack.... If you have Pumpin Pal flanges can you please try this out and let me know what happens (even if you dont regularly use them) - I want to know if it really does work. You can PM me if you dont want to comment here

04.01.2022 Ive had an idea.... So often I get the same questions from clients and they are surprised to hear that they are common questions/concerns among new parents. While I dont mind answering them individually, I wish there was a way for people to know that they are not alone. So I thought what if people message me their questions (or Ill come up with frequently asked questions) and I will answer them once a week, or more depending on the number I get.... I know there are many groups and pages that do similar things, but with mine you know you are getting answers from a health professional - not just a lay person who manages a page. Private message me your questions and they will be posted anonymously along with my suggestions.

03.01.2022 Amazing! I visited Mongolia in 2009 and fell in love with the country. They are amazing people

03.01.2022 Interesting article My theory is that a lot of parents to be were made to work from home, or choose to, and a lot of events and holidays were cancelled. Therefore they were somewhat forced to slow down. Maybe they were taking better care of themselves - not having to fight traffic or public transport everyday to get to work (eg lower stress levels), and they werent eating on the go but having more relaxed meals at home. There was no pressure to go out and socialise either. ... Hopefully they can figure out what caused it so that the advice can be past on to improve care for future generations

02.01.2022 Youre welcome #worldbreastfeedingweek2020

01.01.2022 Holding your baby does not spoil them, it makes them feel loved and protected