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24.01.2022 The act of chewing requires muscle activation and muscle effort. It is this muscle activity that helps the facial muscles grow into the correct strength and ten...sion required to support facial symmetry. In addition to this it has been theorised that muscular work helps to shape the bone and jaw development of the face, thus assisting in the prevention of crooked teeth and underdeveloped jaws. There is a law known as "Wolfs Law" that is a perfect way of explaining this. Basically Wolfs law states that a healthy bone will adapt to the loads under which it is placed. This means the greater loading through the bone, the stronger and more dense it becomes. OR in the case of our modern diets, LACK of stress! One of the things noted by Dr Bourke while developing the Munchee was the broad, wide and strong jaw bones of indigenous Australians. He also noted that the enamel on their teeth was worn flat, putting these two findings together he concluded it was the combination of chewing hard foods and bones that wore the teeth, but also developed the bones of the jaws as per Wolfs Law. This lead him to look at the "modern" diet in comparison and onto three decades of invention, trial and research into the effect of chewing on the jaw bones, teeth and even on comprehension and cognition. How do we use the jaws as they were intended in this modern life? Do we all have the time and inclination to sit and chew on bones? Let alone be able to convince our kids that its a good idea? Enter ......the Munchee! It is this combination of chewing, breathing, brushing and promoting saliva build up that makes the Munchee so effective even if used for as little as 5-10 minutes per day. So in a nutshell the Munchee works by: - Promoting good function and strength of the muscles of the lips and face - Increasing saliva production to protect teeth - Promoting correct breathing patterns - Improving oral hygiene by acting as a "chewing brush" Have you got some real results? Wed love to hear. Tag us and use the hashtag #muncheemovement

23.01.2022 When speaking to parents about their childrens sleep, we have found that parents spend a lot of time stressing about sleep simply because they think that their... babies are not doing what they are supposed to be doing. Parents spend so much time feeling anxious about if their baby is normal. It breaks our hearts how often parents will share that they feel like they are doing something wrong because their baby is not doing exactly what everyone else says they should be. The truth is, your baby is probably already doing what they are supposed to be doing, and the frustration you are feeling likely has more to do with the gap between cultural expectations and biological norms when it comes to infant and toddler sleep. Chances are, a lot of what you are experiencing when it comes to your little ones sleep is very normal and any stress you are feeling has more to do with the fact that we desperately need to do more to normalize infant and toddler sleep patterns. Essentially, the stress around infant and toddler sleep has much more to do with how we think, or have been told, that our children should be sleeping, rather than how they are actually sleeping. This is why we think it is so important that we help parents to set realistic expectations when it comes to their childs sleep. If we work to close the gap between where our societal expectations have fallen, and what is actually developmentally normal and healthy for our children to be doing, we can help to ease the frustration so many parents feel. Let us give you a few examples. If our expectation is that our babies should be sleeping through the night because thats what all our friends babies are "doing" then we become increasingly frustrated when our baby behaves normally and wakes a few times a night. When our expectation is that our children should fall asleep independently, we become frustrated when we need to support them to sleep instead of melting into it and enjoying that time together. When our expectation is that sleep is linear and once you get a good stretch you should always get at least that long of sleep, we become frustrated when our children are going through a developmental period and need us more often than they did the previous week. But if we stop and take a moment to see our children for who they really are - immature, dependent and precious little beings - we can shift our expectations. Our children are meant to need us, they are meant to call for us if they have needs to be met. Be sure to read this weeks blog on broken expectations! https://www.myconnectedmotherhood.com/brokenexpectations #babyledsleepandwellbeingspecialist #babyledsleep #sleepwithoutsleeptraining #attachmentfocusedsleep #sleeptraining #nosleeptraining #myconnectedmotherhood #babysleep #babysleepexpert #cosleeping #breastfeeding #naptrapped #breastfeedingmama #nursingtosleep #lifewithababy #keeponboobin #newbaby #postpartum #normalizeinfantsleep #thefourthtrimester #parentingtoddlers #toddlermom #breastfeedingtoddler #normalizetoddlersleep #toddlerlife

23.01.2022 Yippeee! Here it is. I have created a brand new course for those who want to start providing Mindful Breastfeeding Support but dont know where to start. This F...REE mini-course will take you through the What, the Why and the How of Mindful Breastfeeding support. Whether you are a breastfeeding specialist, health professional or someone who wants to get started in breastfeeding support, this course will get you started in thinking about adding Mindful Breastfeeding to what you do. With video classes, info sheets and workbooks, this course will inspire and motivate you to add something extra to your expectant and new parent support. https://www.themindfulbreastfeedingschool.com//Xf/checkout . . . . . #perinatalmentalhealth #mindfulbreastfeeding #4thtrimester #themindfulbreastfeedingbook #mindfulnessformums #mindfulness #breastfeeding #breastfeedingsupport #midwifery #themindfulbreastfeedingschool #themindfulbreastfeedingcoach #ibclc #midwife #postnatalmidwife #postnatalcare #bfc #healthvisitor #breastfeedingeducation #breastfeedingmindset #calmandconnectedparenting #calmandconnectedbreastfeeding See more

23.01.2022 Happy first day of spring! https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/hayfever/

20.01.2022 My podcast, Breastfeeding Talk: Milk, Motherhood, Mindset, is now LIVE on iTunes and most other podcast platforms. I am so excited that this incredible project ...of love is now out there, and theres so many amazing episodes that will be coming your way. I would LOVE to have your support by subscribing to my podcast and leaving a review in iTunes, which will help my podcast get discovered by the moms who need it most. Heres the link to my podcast in iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com//breastfeeding-talk/id1497952285 It may not yet be searchable in the app for several hours, but this link will take you straight there. For everyone thats been a part of this podcast and making it happen, THANK YOU! I couldnt have done it without you!! Heres to making an impact and improving the lives of families all over the world!

19.01.2022 When a gals gonna eat! Meals on wheels : @wildflowers_mama... ( )( ) #nomilklikemamas #newbaby #parenting #lactationconsultant #ibclc #holisticsleepcoaching #mindfulbreastfeeding #breastfeeding #latch #breastfeedingsupport #motherhood #normalizebreastfeeding #womensupportingwomen #sleep #sleepconsultant #baby #gentleparenting #conciousparenting #nutrition #publichealth

19.01.2022 The real reason why I buy lettuce. Hidden in plain sight. She doesnt even notice me #momminsohard #momlife

18.01.2022 Wise words, Melody Mitchell. "Oh Gosh, Im not sure this is the whole story...But it is an important part of it. There are other reasons for dysfunctional oral development in children (and adults!). Probably more that we have yet to discover too.... Some developmental issues may even start in utero.... Theres no one; single answer and not one singular solution, either. What we do know is that if you arent breathing "normally" - that is nasally, effortlessly and with good ad...ative ability, then there will be a tendency to have a longer, more narrower face as breathing, swallowing, breastfeeding history, oral resting posture AND chewing are all contributing factors in facial, airway and oral development. Less jaw development may relate to more mouth breathing; because jaws need to have sufficient strength to keep mouths closed. But some children (and adults) DO have a competent jaw, it has just become "lazy" because their nose is blocked or their breathing is stressed, or they have had some trauma or postural issues which creates mouth breathing as a way for the body to reduce effort of breathing. This can become a cycle which creates incompetence through less use and chewing becomes harder as the jaw becomes weaker over time. <3" https://www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticBreathing/permalink/976659916178850/

17.01.2022 What is vasospasm? Dr Jack Newman https://ibconline.ca/information-sheets/vasospasm/

17.01.2022 How was your breathing during your pregnancy?

15.01.2022 UPDATE!! The IBCLC Master Class is going on-line for 2020! The courses scheduled for Australia and Charlotte will be presented as recorded on-line webinars alon...g with Live Integration sessions to ensure your questions will be answered. The exercise cards will be mailed to attendees. Rather than posting the regular price, the EARLY BIRD price will continue to be offered to all attendees (other than those retaking the course who have a special price). REGISTER for CHARLOTTE ON-LINE: Webinars will be released on October 23-25. Live Integration Sessions will be held on 11/1. https://www.ibclcmasterclass.com//oral-habilitation-of-the

15.01.2022 When breastfeeding mothers get sick, have a migraine or a fever or are in pain, they need help. Many people imagine that recommending stopping breastfeeding and... giving the baby bottles is a way to help sick breastfeeding mothers. Giving the baby bottles or stopping breastfeeding is often seen as a solution to everything. The idea seems to be that breastfeeding is what is making the mothers life difficult and that her rest and recovery will be made easier by taking away the burden of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not a burden or it should not have been if mothers had received good help and advice when initiating breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a way mothers take care of their babies. And life situations can be worked around the mothers and baby s need to breastfeed and be breastfed. It just requires a different mindset. It takes seeing breastfeeding as essential. Indispensable. Breastfeeding is not the reason the mother is sick. It is not making her illness worse. It is not making her life difficult. A sick breastfeeding mother has the right to rest, to sleep, to get relief, to get time to herself, to take medications if needed to get better. So, when a breastfeeding mother is sick, it is time for family members to step up and provide help that works around making sure breastfeeding is maintained. Being able to continue breastfeeding reassures the mother. Bottles will make her breastfeeding complicated or impossible in the long run. How can you help a sick breastfeeding mother? 1. Make food for her. 2. Ask the mother what she needs. 3. Help with the baby diapering, playing with the baby, carrying the baby in a baby carrier or baby wrap and putting the baby to sleep and then placing the sleeping baby next to the mother. 4. Help the mother hold the baby when breastfeeding if the mother is unable to do so. 5. Help the mother at night so the baby can breastfeed, and all the care of the baby except the breastfeeding is being done by someone else. 6. Help the mother breastfeed lying down with the baby beside her and breastfeed side by side. In this way, the mother does not have to get up. You can read a lot more about breastfeeding and maternal illness and reasons to continue breastfeeding in my new book called Breastfeeding: Empowering Parents: my eBook https://ibconline.ca/ebook/

14.01.2022 "Sharon Unger is a co-author on the study and a professor of pediatrics at U of T, as well as a scientist and neonatologist at Sinai Health and SickKids. She says that the benefits of breast feeding far outweigh the risk that antibiotics can disrupt the breast milk microbiome, and that mothers should without question continue to provide their own milk when possible." "But I think we can look to narrow the spectrum of antibiotics we use and to shorten the duration when possibl...e," Unger says. She adds that advances in technology may allow for quicker diagnoses of infection and better antibiotic stewardship in the future." "As for the rapidly moving field of microbiome research, Unger says it holds great promise for preterm infants. "Clearly the microbiome is important for their metabolism, growth and immunity. But emerging evidence on the gut-brain axis and its potential to further improve neurodevelopment for these babies over the long term warps my mind."

14.01.2022 Parent: "I bought a (insert name of well known very expensive pump that isnt particularly efficient) for 245. Its not working that well for me and I am strug...gling to produce enough milk for my baby who is not breastfeeding very well" . Same Parent: "I cant afford to pay an IBCLC for breastfeeding support" . (NB: You can get about 5 x IBCLC virtual appointments for the cost of one of these pumps, which do you think will be more help to breastfeed more effectively?) . Why is it that our society values "equipment" over expertise, support and time? See more

14.01.2022 What is an IBCLC and why might you need to use one? There is a lot of confusion out there about the different levels of breastfeeding support available to mums... and babies. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest level of breastfeeding support and they have very specific training. IBCLCs either come from a health care background, or have to sit 14 health science related subjects before applying for the exam. They also need to do 90 hours of lactation specific training and have to have 1000 hours of clinical practice (ie 1000 hours of experience in supporting breastfeeding and breastfeeding mums) before being allowed to apply for the exam. Once qualified IBCLCs are required to keep up to date with current research by attending conferences and webinars. They resubmit for their IBCLC certificate after 5 years with proof of attending 75 hours of training. After 10 years they are required to sit the exam again. IBCLCs can support you with more complicated issues such as faltering growth, tongue tie assessment, breastfeeding problems, reflux, non latching baby as well as more straightforward support. IBCLCs are also obliged to work according to the IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct and carry full professional insurance. Please note that there are many people giving breastfeeding advice as a Lactation Consultant" or "breastfeeding specialist". When looking for quality breastfeeding support always make sure that they are an IBCLC and their license is still valid at the IBLCE registry: https://iblce.org/public-registry/

13.01.2022 Did you know that breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS? Around 80% of babies will co-sleep at some point and this helps parents to care for their babies at n...ight a little easier. So it is important to know how to reduce the risks and co-sleep safely find out how at https://aba.asn.au/cosleeping #RedNoseDay2020 #SafeSleeping #BreastSleeping

11.01.2022 So many lifelong friendships are formed through ABA. Search for your local support group and become a member today https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/contacts/groups

10.01.2022 Holding space can be so healing. We are here for you.

10.01.2022 Can human milk combat COVID-19? According to new research, very possibly. A team in the Netherlands, led by Dr Johannes Goudoever, found that over 80% of mother...s infected with COVID-19 produce antibodies in their milk. In some mothers, these antibodies can effecively neutralise the virus. This may not be the case after milk is heat-treated using the traditional method we use at Hearts and in most milk banks around the world, but another method of pasteurisation may enable us preserve this amazing property and produce a new treatment. Dr Goudoevers team is now working on this, and we hope to help in future studies any way we can. Watch more in the video below, and read more here: https://www.dutchnews.nl//dutch-researchers-find-covid-19/ https://www.medrxiv.org/conte/10.1101/2020.08.18.20176743v1

07.01.2022 Youve heard this myth, right? The idea that breastfeeding to sleep is a bad sleep association. That if we nurse our babies to sleep theyll *never* b...e able to fall asleep any other way. That a mothers breasts are used as pacifiers (and not the other way around! Oh the irony!). As a new mum, I remember this being the myth I was most tempted to fall for. My son breastfeed to sleep ALL the time and I remember searching online (ironically after hed nursed to sleep) and finding countless articles condemning the practice. The claim was that babies must be put down to sleep drowsy but awake. Some experts went so far as to suggest that if a baby fell asleep at the breast, to wake him up and then expect him to fall asleep on his own. Having nursed my son to sleep thousands of times I can honestly say that nursing is the most natural, relaxing and instinctive way to help our babies find sleep. It is normal, healthy and developmentally appropriate. It is a superpower that Mother Nature gave us to help our babies sleep why we would consider squandering this or making our lives more difficult than they need to be is simply beyond me. The truth is that breastfeeding and sleep go hand in hand. Dr. James McKenna, the worlds leading expert on cosleeping, has coined the term breastsleeping, which highlights the fact that breastfeeding and sleeping are perfectly designed to comfort and help a child to sleep. The sucking action of breastfeeding releases the hormone cholecystokinin, which results in feelings of sleepiness in both mother and baby. This is often misinterpreted as being physically draining for a mother, but it is in fact Mother Natures way of ensuring new mothers get the sleep they need. I created a free guide that goes into more detail and also busts more baby sleep myths - link in BIO. Please share this with a mum who needs this myth busted today See more

07.01.2022 No evidence of Covid in breastmilk!

05.01.2022 The show notes with links galore are too good not to share from todays podcast episode!!! Thank you to our special guests for giving so much great info to parents with babies who will be starting solids soon! https://www.holisticlactation.com/blog/27

05.01.2022 The way your baby breathes affects the way they grow, their face, appearance and other aspects of health too.

04.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to the dads out there, to the men in our childrens lives who continue to show up every day, the uncles, the cousins, the neighbours, the bes...t friends. To the mums out there being both mum and dad, and to every other family member and friend who raises a child be it through birth or through love, may you all take time today to enjoy one another, to celebrate your own strengths and the strengths of those around you. To take the time and remember what it is exactly you love about the people who make up your family. Enjoy one another today and every day To celebrate we asked a collection of our lazy parent family to share what being a father meant to them... Thank you to everyone who has contributed #thelazyparent #feelwrite #fathersday #father #dad #family #bond #mumsanddads #special #time #together #instagram

03.01.2022 https://ukbreastfeeding.org//seeing-the-world-through-bab/ The newborn has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breas...ts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three. Babies are vulnerable as Donald Winnicott, paediatrician and psychoanalyst, among his other insightful quotes, stated: There is no such thing as a baby, there is a baby and someone.

02.01.2022 Domperidone is a medication that can increase breastmilk production. However, domperidone should not be used without other measures to make breastfeeding easie...r and better for both the mother and baby: what other measures? Help 1. to achieve a good latch, 2. to know how to know a baby is drinking milk from the breast (and not just sucking without drinking). 3. to learn how to use breast compressions to increase the flow of milk to the baby. 4. to encourage the mother to offer both breasts at each feeding. and 5. to use successfully a lactation aid at the breast to supplement the baby if it is necessary to supplement. At our breastfeeding clinic in Toronto, Canada, women are seen by lactation consultants as well as pediatricians, they are taught the above skills to make breastfeeding work and if indicated, they are prescribed domperidone by the pediatrician. We have been doing this for over 30 years and have treated over 20,000 patients with domperidone. There are many studies regarding domperidone and also using domperidone in breastfeeding mothers and yet there are a number of myths about domperidone. Lets look at some of these issues, so that treatment with it is rational and most likely to help. One question is regarding the safety of domperidone. The rumour mill has it that if anyone in your family ever had heart disease, then you should not take domperidone. Breastfeeding mothers have contacted me because they had a heart murmur as a child, because they have high blood pressure, because one of their parents had atherosclerosis, because the baby had congenital heart disease. Anything remotely related to the heart in the mother or in any distant relative seems to be enough to deny a mother domperidone. Actually, domperidone is one of the safer drugs around. The issue with regard to domperidone is a prolonged QTc interval seen on an electrocardiogram which may lead to ventricular arrhythmia. Prolonged QTc interval is very uncommon, said to occur in 1 in 10,000 people. However, in a 2019 study by Field et al on diabetic patients with gastroparesis that are older and sicker than the predominantly healthy population of breastfeeding mothers, it was found that there was no QT interval reaching the point considered to be clinically significant. These data suggest that domperidone can be safely prescribed at doses of 30 to 80 mg daily for the treatment of gastroparesis. The same result was found in a number of studies done on breastfeeding mothers including a Japanese study done in 2019. A study done in 2015 by Biewenga et al on healthy volunteers found domperidone did not cause clinically relevant QTc interval prolongation. If your medical or family history gives you a reason to be concerned and you want to start domperidone, have an electrocardiogram done. If the QTc interval is normal, dont worry. If you wish, have another one done a week to 10 days after starting domperidone. Still normal? Stop worrying. It is worth considering that many drugs besides domperidone may prolong the QT interval and include some frequently used antidepressants and even antibiotics. But not only drugs, also caffeinated energy drinks for example (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28189188). Only domperidone seems to rate this fear mongering, though. Wonder why? Because domperidone works to increase the amount of milk the baby gets from the breast and breastfeeding is not seen as significant enough to deserve thought and attention. Want to learn more about how help mothers when the baby is not getting enough from the breast? See our eBook "Breastfeeding: Empowering Parents". The eBook contains videos, links to scholarly articles and more: https://ibconline.ca/ebook/. New! An audiobook of my book Dr Jack Newmans Guide to breastfeeding. https://www.audible.ca/search

02.01.2022 #birthtrauma #ENOUGH

02.01.2022 Struggling with breastfeeding can be isolating. There can be so many reasons why you might not enjoy it but you are not alone

01.01.2022 Watch this special World Breastfeeding Week Q&A with Australian Breastfeeding Association and Red Nose Australia on breastfeeding and safe sleep.