Gretel Engelhardt Lactation and Newborn Support in Darwin, Northern Territory | Medical and health

Gretel Engelhardt Lactation and Newborn Support

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 438 634 759

Address: Applegum drive Karama 0812 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.lactationandnewborns.com

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24.01.2022 99.9% of parents tell me that their baby is gassy. What’s important if figuring out if this gassy or colicky baby is experiencing normal baby stuff, or something else is going on that needs to be investigated...

23.01.2022 Mummas.... you all know who you are

23.01.2022 OK, I just read an article from someone stating that you can pump your breastmilk out to see what your storage capacity is (how much milk you can hold in your b...reasts at any given time). THIS IS INCORRECT AND TOTALLY INACCURATE. This will not tell you how much storage capacity your breasts have. This will tell you how much milk you can pump out with that particular breast pump, at that particular time of day. A pump is not as effective as a baby and this activity is absolutely pointless and will tell you nothing about storage capacity. Instead of worrying about your storage capacity, just feed your baby. Whenever they ask for it. Whenever they look bored or tired or confused or happy. Just breastfeed them. This is will establish and protect your milk supply. And what your actual storage capacity is in volume doesn't actually matter as it doesn't change the fact that breastfeeding by following your baby's cues is the #1 most effective way to establish , protect and build supply. Also, it completely ignores the fact that children breastfeed for 18563 different reasons. So the amount they are actually getting is irrelevant if they just need a breastfeed to fall asleep or for some comfort.

22.01.2022 Here I am, debunking THE SHIT out of attachment parenting! https://themilkmeg.com/debunking-shit-attachment-parenting/

21.01.2022 Regram from @motherboardbirth excellent graphics and information. For #wbfw2020 let’s also talk about some of the challenges. You are not alone. you have suppor...t for #chestfeeding and #breastfeeding How do you show support? #midwivesmakeadifference #supportbirth #wbw2020 #normalizebreastfeeding See more

21.01.2022 I recorded this last night (under duress) to mark the end of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 and have been asked to make it 'sharable' so here goes... They S...ay. They say "breastfeeding is rude when you're out and about" They say "let them in bed an' you'll not get 'em out" . They say "it's not safe, they need their own cot". They say "your milk will dry up more likely than not". They say "babies need to learn to sleep on their own". They say "put them down, cos it's well known" "You'll be making a rod for your own back". And "your baby's sleep schedule is way off track". They say "there's no need to be a martyr". They say "if you spoil him it'll be harder". They say "formula now is just as good, Sure soon he'll be ready for some 'real' food". The say "surely he can't be hungry again"? They say "if you don't stop nursing now, then when"? They say "he's too old and it's getting weird" "You don't want to be breastfeeding when he has a beard." They ask "does she sleep? and "is she good?" "Do she have a routine? She really should." They ask "Does she eat three meals a day? "Does she fuss? Does she follow sleep-eat- play"? They say "Your baby's too big, your boobs are too small" "You'll not make enough milk to fill her at all" They say "It's colic, it's reflux, it's her teeth, it's her ears". "Do this. Give her that. Here's a cure for her tears". Please! Enough is enough, we need to stop it, Call out the nonsense, follow the profit. Let's say the right things and ask the right questions. And if you're unsure, here's a few suggestions. Smile and tell mum that she's doing great. Remember her choices aren't up for debate. Trust that she knows her own baby best, And co-sleeping mums actually get the most rest. Ask how mum's coping with frequent night feeding. Reassure her it's normal, celebrate her succeeding. Don't judge if her toddler is still breastfeeding. Your opinion isn't something she's wanting or needing. Say you can't hold or cuddle them enough. Explain how it all passes the good and the rough. Normalise growth spurts and development leaps Agree you can't always sleep when baby sleeps. Ask "how can I help, what can I do"? Encourage and support her to see her plans through. Let her complain, listen without trying to fix it. Make her a cuppa and bring her a biscuit. Spread word far 'n wide of normal baby behaviour, 'Till it's commonly known by the world and its neighbour. End the damaging cycle of misinformation, Check out the evidence, value lactation! Help empower all mothers, your own business mind, And if ever in doubt, just remember, be kind. #outofmycomfortzone #WBW2020 #breastofrhymes #normalisebreastfeeding #encourageandsupport #gotawordwrongtoo #eyeroll

21.01.2022 https://www.naturalchild.org/articl/guest/claire_niala.html

20.01.2022 There are alternatives to sleep training! And understanding what is normal for breastfed babies is the place to start! My book covers all things breastfeeding a...nd sleep and is available on all online bookstores including: Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/Boobin-All-Day-Night-Br//1511669411 Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Boobin-All-Day-Night//B015T45EFM Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boobin-All-Day-Night-//1511669411

19.01.2022 One of the most common concerns I hear from women is regarding how long (or short) their baby is breastfeeding for. Babies will breastfeed anywhere from a few m...inutes up to 40 ish (sometimes longer) minutes at any given time. The only time I'm concerned about how long a baby is on for is if a baby feeds for a LONG time, every breastfeed, or most of the breastfeeds. This *CAN* be an indication that the baby is finding it hard to efficiently and effectively remove the milk. If you'd like some more information about how to know your baby is getting enough milk head here: https://themilkmeg.com/im-on-empty-i-need-more-milk-maybe/ Or for a checklist of how to establish your baby's general wellbeing, head here: https://themilkmeg.com/how-to-monitor-your-babys-growth-we/

19.01.2022 Trying to pump more milk? Watch my YouTube video on this subject!...

18.01.2022 (MUITO RESPEITO A MULHER) A IMAGEM DIZ TUDO!!!

17.01.2022 One of my most favourite breastfeeding photos ever. Women are amazing. {Photographer unknown}

14.01.2022 Please, please, please do not suggest cookies, teas or herbs to women who are experiencing ongoing, chronic low supply issues. For women who have true low suppl...y, these things will not work and will leave her feeling more frustrated, without actually understanding WHY she is continuing to have low supply. For more on low supply myths: https://themilkmeg.com/nine-things-need-know-low-supply/

13.01.2022 I was always looking for a reason. A why? There must be some plausible explanation for these never-ending wakeups. It's the white noise. I didn't buy that flipp...in' sheep. I should have introduced that from day one. He's too hot. He's too cold. It's these grobags bothering him. He should be wearing socks. That'll be it. I'm leaving too long a gap before bed. He's overtired. Or could he be under tired? I didn't tire him out enough today. Didn't take him to enough structured activities. He's understimulated. He's overstimulated. He's not eating enough. He's eating too much. I should be feeding him all those sleep-making foods. Like bananas. Or that magic cherry juice. I need to get my hands on that cherry juice. Our bedroom layout is all wrong. Bad Feng Shui. It's this house. We need to move house. Tonight! The bedtime routine isn't solid enough. Did I remember to say goodnight to enough objects around our bedroom? The lamp. I forgot to say goodnight to the lamp. I should have bought that sleepy scent from Lush. That's where I've been going wrong. Because nobody ever slept before Lush developed that sleepy scent. Omg, the doubt. The constant second-guessing. It was bloody exhausting. Almost as exhausting as the actual wakeups. It would be comical if it didn't nearly tip me over the edge. So convinced was I that his sleep was abnormal, that there must be some medical explanation, we had appointments with ENT departments for suspected sleep apnoea. But there was nothing. Because he wasn't 'struggling' with his sleep. I was. He wasn't a code to crack, a problem to solve. He's not what needed fixing. It was me that was broken. Or rather the unrealistic expectations that I held. So very broken. --------------------------------------------------- Words: Karen McMillan (@mother_truths) Image: @brookesmartillustration

13.01.2022 Has someone told you that your baby is feeding so much because they’re starving and need to be given some formula? It’s not that back and white and sometimes cluster feeding is 100% normal...

03.01.2022 The more you breastfeed...the more you make. Even if you cannot make enough for your baby to breastfeed exclusively, if you drain your breasts frequently and ef...fectively, you’ll put yourself in the best position to make as much as you can within a 24 hour period. For more on increasing your supply and low supply: https://themilkmeg.com/category/low-supply/ See more

02.01.2022 How much you can pump is NOT an indication of how much you are making...

01.01.2022 "When I have done workshops with health professionals I have shared an exercise where everyone writes down what they have eaten, drank, snacked on in the previo...us 24 hours with the times beside each sip or taste. Then I ask them how long they have gone between ‘feeds’. Only one or two people in a room of up to 100 people have ever managed more than 3 hours without a snack or drink most go an average of ninety minutes. And none of them are trying to gain weight! Many people (and especially baby sleep trainers) don’t advise feeding babies that often (even though it can be perfectly normal) yet expect tiny babies with tiny tummies to manage without feeds for up to twelve hours at night." https://www.pinkymckay.com/baby-sleep-trainers-do-you-have/