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25.01.2022 If you are worried you may have a low breast milk supply, the first thing to do is get some breastfeeding support. Lactation Consultants can provide practical help with attaching the infant to the breast and with guidance on strategies to build milk supply by increasing frequency of breastfeeds and/or by expressing. If the supply problem persists you may be suggested to try the prescription medication Domperidone. It's the most effective and common medication used to boost milk supply - but should be used combined with practical strategies to build and maintain your milk supply.

25.01.2022 A great opportunity for health professionals working in the pregnancy and early parenting space! Increase your knowledge and skills in recognising the risk factors and signs of eating disorders specific to pregnancy and early parenthood and what support are available. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/eating-disorders-explained-

25.01.2022 Who can relate?

24.01.2022 Flashback to a year ago - Zac trying a plum! #heonlytooktheonebite

23.01.2022 Corn lover! #parentsprovidechildrendecide

23.01.2022 Kidspot asked me to comment on the American Academy of Paediatrics' changes to their guidelines around fruit juice for babies and young children that had been getting some attention in the news in the last few days. Check out my article for more details

23.01.2022 Have you sent your child to bed without eating any dinner before?

21.01.2022 LUNCHBOXES With the return of school and kinder this week, I have spoken to a number of stressed parents about how to approach the year ahead. Many schools and kinders have policies around what can be packed for lunch and allowing only particular foods (fruit or vegetables) at morning snack time while in the classroom. For many of the children and families I see these policies only make eating and going to school more stressful for a child with a limited range of foods they a...ccept. This article by Kelly (a primary teacher herself) from Embracing Nutrition covers some great points. For me it always comes back to the Division of Responsibility - it is the parent's role to decide what is offered in a lunchbox. The school's role should be to provide a supportive environment - somewhere pleasant to eat and scheduled break times for children to eat. What policies does your school or kinder have around food/healthy eating? Do they make life easier or harder for your family?

19.01.2022 Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Did you know Australian and international guidelines encourage exclusive breastfeeding (no other food or drinks) until around 6 months then continued breastfeeding for up to 2 years of age and beyond? The Australian Breastfeeding Association provides a range of breastfeeding information and support for mothers, families, health professionals and the wider community.... For information about membership: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/membership For information on your local ABA group: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/contacts/groups

18.01.2022 Have you heard about expressing breastmilk during pregnancy? It is often recommended for women with diabetes in pregnancy, but no evidence existed. The authors of today's world-first Lancet study on breast milk expressing during pregnancy for women with diabetes done right here in Victoria explain what it's all about. What is colostrum and how do women collect it? Why do women collect it? Is it right for you? I heard about the results from this study earlier in the year - excited to be able to share them!

17.01.2022 Check out my article about hiding vegetables! What do you do in your house?

16.01.2022 I so often explain how growth charts work to parents concerned about their child's growth. Many families come to me worried that their child is too small as their weight and height is well below the '50th percentile' or that their child is too big because they are at the top of the chart. What is important is that children track along the right weight and height percentile for them and grow into the body that they are meant to have. The best way to support this is to trust your child's appetite and follow the division of responsibility in feeding - "parents provide, children decide".

15.01.2022 After over 7 years consulting at Ivanhoe Medical Clinic I had my last session this morning! I now offer both weekday and Saturday appointments from my new clinic in Ivanhoe based within Speech Results Speech Pathology. Stay tuned more more exciting new ventures in 2018!... Remember you can book clinic appointments online - I still have availability in 2017. Get in touch by email or phone if you would like to book an in-home or phone consultation.

15.01.2022 A brilliant 2 days of Infant mental health training at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne!

15.01.2022 Is there anything wrong with breastfeeding older babies and children? The World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations breastfeeding until 2 years of age and beyond. Whilst we may not be used to seeing children breastfeed, this doesnt mean that it isnt biologically normal.

14.01.2022 For those who have asked - here's the recipe for my vegetable lasagne - surprisingly a hit with both my boys! Let me know if you try it and how it goes!

14.01.2022 Have you heard of choline? Its an important nutrient during pregnancy and Kidspot asked me to look into some recent research into choline and its impact on brain development in babies.

14.01.2022 Are you a parent of a 4-6 year old child? Do you want to promote positive body image and healthy eating patterns in your child? La Trobe University are evaluating the Confident Body Confident Child program designed for parents of 2-6 year olds. ... For more information visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au//clinical-a/confident-body-study, see the details in this flyer or send me a message

13.01.2022 I had a brilliant day on Friday at the Australian Breastfeeding Associations Health Professional Seminar in Melbourne. Not only did I keep my breastfeeding knowledge up to date with a range of excellent speakers, but all income from the seminars is used to support ABAs free mother -to-mother programs in the community. For those Health Professionals who missed out you can view all the speakers and more in webinar format - https://www.eiseverywhere.com//ehome/ABA2018

12.01.2022 What is body image? Body image is the way a person thinks and feels about their body, including the way they look. The Confident Body Confident Child website is a wealth of evidence-based information about how to navigate body-image, talking about weight and encouraging healthy eating in your preschooler.... If you have concerns about your child's body image or want to learn more about how to promote a positive body image in your child - get in touch for an individual consultation.

10.01.2022 Lactation cookies - marketed as having the ability to increase milk supply - what’s the evidence behind these often expensive biscuits? If you are concerned about your milk supply, it’s best to see a professional who will be able to assess whether there’s a problem and recommend evidence-based solutions.

09.01.2022 School open day with this man this morning! Egg and bacon rolls - thumbs up! #yum #ihadonetoo

08.01.2022 Kate from Foost is a fellow dietitian and mum of 4 from Melbourne. She has written a book with her kids to help kids and families have a positive experience with healthy foods! Check out their Kickstarter campaign to pre-order your copy! I've just ordered mine!!

07.01.2022 Last night Zac (4) loaded up his plate with salmon, potatoes, Turkish bread and had some eggplant and hommus dips. He demolished what he served up and asked for more salmon. Tonight he had half a wrap, a small piece of chicken and a mushroom. Children are great at regulating their own appetites and its totally normal for their appetite to fluctuate day to day and meal to meal.... When eating meals and snacks allow children to decide how much they would like - whether that is a little or a lot, they know what they are doing #divisionofresponsibilityinfeeding

06.01.2022 Late breakfast with this little guy this morning A family meal can be any time of the day. #familymeals

06.01.2022 Happy international no diet day! Diets suck and they don't work! I often talk to parents about how important it is to not talk about dieting in front of their kids. They are listening to every word. ... Commenting positively on a friend's weight loss in front of kids makes them think that it's a person's appearance that is of value and that smaller bodies are "better" than bigger bodies. If you need support to enjoy eating and get rid of the guilt seek help from a non-diet dietitian!

05.01.2022 Exciting news for Victorian premature and sick babies - the expansion of the Mercy Breastmilk bank. The expansion will see 3-4 times more babies receiving donated breastmilk!

04.01.2022 Do you let your child spit out their food? Sometimes it can feel like good parenting to make your child swallow food that they put in their mouth. In this picture, you can see Hamish (2 years old) has taken many bites of the mini cucumber he tried for the first time, then spat them out into his bowl. Whilst it isnt the most pleasant thing to watch, Hamish knows that he can take a bite or even have a go at chewing a new food he isnt sure about without pressure that he has to... swallow it or finish it. This means he is more likely to give it a go in the first place! When I talk to families about their child trying new foods I encourage them to measure success by small steps a child serving a new food onto their plate and not eating it is a big step. Then it may be serving on their plate and licking the food as another step. Taking a little bite and spitting out the food is a huge next step, working up though taking a bite, chewing and spitting out and eventually taking a bite, chewing and swallowing the food. Remember your job as a parent it to decide the what, when and where of feeding let your child do their job of deciding what food they will eat from what is offered and how much they will eat.

04.01.2022 Healthy Start Nutrition is now Feeding Foundations! I'm excited to share my new business name and branding as I have evolved over the years to provide more lactation and early parenting support in addition to dietetics. Check out my updated website for more information about the services I can offer.... If you have any questions get in touch by messenger or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Today is IBCLC Day! I'm proud to be an IBCLC and to have the privilege of supporting breastfeeding families to have a rewarding breastfeeding experience. #happyIBCLCday

04.01.2022 Spaghetti eating is serious business #hungryboy #parentsprovidechildrendecide #familymeals

03.01.2022 In a room full of wonderful dietitians learning how to facilitate 'Confident body confident child'. CBCC is an evidence-based positive body image and healthy eating program for parents of young children.

03.01.2022 Today I'm at day one of the paediatric feeding essentials training facilitated by Carly from Babble & Munch Speech Pathology. A brilliant workshop focused on feeding babies aged 0-12 months.

03.01.2022 Tonight mr 4 decided to serve himself "a hundreds" broccoli! He even took a bite then didn't have any more....did we make a fuss? Nope! #nopressure #divisionofresponsibilityinfeeding

02.01.2022 Vegetable lasagne prepped and ready for tonight and Monday's dinner thanks to my helper! #kidsinthekitchen

01.01.2022 Last night Hamish (2 years old) hardly ate anything for dinner. He had been at childcare all day and had a late snack were he enjoyed several small muffins and some fruit. At dinner he served himself a slice of bread, carrot, piece of mushroom and small piece of cheese. He ate the piece of cheese and had a small nibble of carrot and mushroom. Then he was done! Did I worry about it? No. I did my job of offering him a meal and sitting together to eat. There was no pressure on ...Hamish to eat so he sat and enjoyed the experience. Making mealtimes a positive experience means that kids can be calm and relaxed - which means it is more likely they will try new foods and eat to their appetite. Family meals are any meal or sit down snack where there is at least one adult sharing the same foods. How are mealtimes going in your house?

01.01.2022 Lactation cookies - marketed as having the ability to increase milk supply - whats the evidence behind these often expensive biscuits? If you are concerned about your milk supply, its best to see a professional who will be able to assess whether theres a problem and recommend evidence-based solutions.

01.01.2022 You just never know when your kids will eat something they normally wouldn't! I say this over and over again but sometimes even my boys shock me. Tonight at dinner we opened some eggplant dip I bought today. I put it as part of what was on offer and to my surprise mr 4 dived straight in, enjoyed and asked for more. Seeing his big brother enjoying it mr nearly 2 decided to give it a go! #familymeals #divisionofresponsibilityinfeeding

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