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Milk & Mums Co

Locality: Coogee, New South Wales

Phone: +61 420 790 073

Address: Barker Street 2031 Coogee, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.milkandmumsco.com.au

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25.01.2022 Breastfeeding is one of the most precious gifts a mother can give her child. From the countless health benefits to the emotional connection and quality time spent together, it is truly one of the most beautiful experiences motherhood has to offer. But it doesn’t always come easily. Whether you’re pregnant or have a new baby, I’m here to guide you and help you to succeed in your breastfeeding journey. Image from @anyamariaphotography

24.01.2022 Is there such thing as too much breastfeeding? No! Every baby is different and as their needs change, their feeding patterns can change too. Watch your baby’s hunger cues instead of worrying about how often you’re feeding or how long you’re feeding for. Early cues - Might open mouth or turn head seeking. Stirring. Later cues - Moving around more, putting hand in mouth, slight agitation. Final cues - Crying, turning red, agitated movement.... Image from @nannaberggren See more

24.01.2022 15 million babies are born prematurely each year. Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under 5 and 75% of these deaths are preventable with cost-effective interventions. Please consider checking out my beautiful friend’s charity that she started after losing premature triplets @runningforprems. You can take part in a running challenge to give premature babies a better chance of survival or simply donate at @runningforprems. Thinking of you today Sophie

23.01.2022 Thanks for your kind review Abbey! I really appreciate it. Did you know that you can see a lactation consultant before the birth? It’s a great way to prepare yourself early for the best chance of success with breastfeeding! Feel free to get in touch to make a time.

23.01.2022 If someone doesn’t know how to help, breastfeeding is usually blame. Baby not sleeping? It’s because you breastfeed too much. Baby not really into solids foods? It’s because you breastfeed too much. ... Mother is really tired? It’s because you breastfeed too much. Toddler is deemed too attached to their mother? It’s because you breastfeed too much. Actually, most babies don’t sleep through the night. Babies usually take a while to get into solids. Every mother is exhausted. Toddlers are supposed to form secure attachments with their main caregiver. That’s human development. It’s normal human behaviour and breastfeeding is the answer to 99.9% of their problems. - @themilkmeg

22.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to my amazing husband and all the daddies out there! Dads play a vital role in helping mothers to breastfeed. Whether you are physically helping with a glass of water, bringing snacks, giving a shoulder rub, changing nappies, settling bub or emotionally helping by being there for your partner when it’s hard - there are so many ways that you can be a part of the breastfeeding journey. We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with your family!

19.01.2022 How long did it take you to feel like you’ve got the hang of breastfeeding? It can take days, weeks and even months to figure out your new baby and get into a comfortable breastfeeding relationship. Seeing a lactation consultant can make it a lot quicker and easier to get there. I’m here if you need help ... Image from @randomactsofpastel See more

19.01.2022 Are you worried about a low milk supply? There are two causes of low milk supply: Primary Low Supply - Caused by illness, anatomical or medical condition experienced by the mum. Eg. PCOS, IGT or hormonal imbalance. Secondary Low Supply - Caused by insufficient milk removal from the breasts. Eg. Baby isn’t draining milk properly, baby is being supplemented with bottles/formula. ... If you want to increase your milk supply, first we have to figure out which cause you are dealing with, then we can move on to solving the issue. See more

19.01.2022 It’s easy to get caught up in a ‘hype’, especially as a new mum looking for the best way to care for her baby. But motherhood is not simple, babies are not simple, and neither can be simplified into an easy slogan. The best things you can do are to become informed, reach out for help and have a support system. Image from @sashihessonphoto

18.01.2022 When did you last have a break mumma? We cannot constantly give all of ourselves to others. It’s not possible to keep that up! So please make sure you are making room for your own needs too. Here are a few ideas:... - Give baby to your partner/family/friend while you have a cup of tea in a peaceful setting. - Have a nice bath with your baby (just don’t make the water too hot!). - Call a friend. - Take a nap. - Go for a walk. - Listen to your favourite music. - Read a book. - Watch a show with headphones on while your baby naps on you. - Order takeaway or ask a friend/family member to make you a meal. - Hire/ask someone else to clean your house. See more

18.01.2022 Why do you or did you breastfeed? Drop your answer in the comments below Image from @kobyleeo

16.01.2022 How long did you breastfeed for? Breastmilk is not just for newborn babies. Your milk is constantly being altered and produced to your child’s needs, with tremendous health benefits even after the first year (or two!). The longer you can breastfeed for, the better.

14.01.2022 This week is Perinatal Mental Health Week, an opportunity to learn about and raise awareness of perinatal mental health, and support new and expecting parents. 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads/partners will experience perinatal depression and anxiety. Ask the people in your life how they are really feeling and truly listen. If you are experiencing perinatal depression or anxiety, you are not alone. It is so common! Please reach out for help.... Check out the second image for the signs and symptoms to look out for from my beautiful friend Chelsea of @eqminds See more

14.01.2022 Are you okay? It’s @ruokday today! An important day to remind us to ask this question every day. The journey into parenthood is an especially vulnerable time so if you know a new parent, please ask the question. Even if they don’t want to talk, they will know that you’re there for them.... If you’re having a hard time, please seek help. You are so important and loved. Image from @helenetheillustrator See more

13.01.2022 Happy world breastfeeding week! This year’s theme is: support breastfeeding for a healthier planet. Breastmilk is a natural, renewable food that is produced and delivered to the consumer without pollution, packaging or waste. When we protect and support mothers and breastfeeding, we are also reducing the impact on our air, water and land, protecting our young ones and future generations. Breastfeeding is a sustainable way to feed our infants and young children and provides food security for them in emergencies and climate-related disasters. - Australian Breastfeeding Association

13.01.2022 Did you know that if you have a Spectra breast pump, you can find out how many hours you have pumped for? Watch this quick video to see how! Video from @kellyibclc

12.01.2022 Feeling a little exhausted from breastfeeding? This is probably why! You are doing an incredible job Background photo by @rebeccarose.studio

12.01.2022 Reasons to have a prenatal breastfeeding consult: - If you want to give breastfeeding the best possible chance of success. - If you have had a hard time breastfeeding previous children. - If you have a medical condition that could affect your breastfeeding journey eg. diabetes, PCOS, mental illness. - If you had difficulty getting pregnant. There could be hormone issues that may affect milk production too.... - If there are no changes seen in breasts during pregnancy. - If you have had breast surgery. If you would like to book a time, please feel free to get in touch. Image from @ourordinarydays See more

10.01.2022 Do you have a cold or flu? Even if you have COVID-19, you can continue to breastfeed your baby. In fact, it’s even more important to breastfeed during this time to help your baby receive the germ-killing cells that your breastmilk contains! Image by @_vixdraws

09.01.2022 Breastmilk production is not about breast size! Whether you have small or large breasts, you can still make enough milk for your baby. You do NOT need to switch to formula or give additional ‘top-ups’ based on breast size.

09.01.2022 Yes, your milk is THAT incredible! Keep feeding mumma

08.01.2022 Side-laying is one of my favourite breastfeeding positions! Have you tried it yet? Laying together can help both you and your baby to relax and for the milk to flow. It’s also super handy if you’re trying to put your baby to sleep - you won’t need to move them if they fall asleep during the feed. Image from @kobyleeo

08.01.2022 ...Cathy had great advice and was a great listener at a stressful Time. She also provided fantastic follow up phone support. My daughter thrived under her guidance and I regained confidence in breastfeeding again. Cathy genuinely cares and loves what she does. Her personality & positive nature is infectious and she is a pleasure to be around. Thank you so much for your kind 5 star review Ann

07.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC week! I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all the beautiful Indigenous Australian families but to also raise awareness of the need to increase support for First Nations new mothers and breastfeeding. The benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants are well documented with exclusive breastfeeding recommended for the first six months of an infant's life. However, only 52.5% of infants born to Aboriginal women in SWSLHD are fully bre...astfed on discharge from hospital (compared with 80% of infants in NSW). By two months of age, breastfeeding rates for Aboriginal infants in SWSLHD had also dropped rapidly to 26.3%. - South Western Sydney Local Health District Image from pinterest See more

06.01.2022 You never, EVER, need to leave your baby to cry themselves to sleep. That’s not how babies learn to sleep. That’s how they learn to give up and fall asleep from exhaustion, after experiencing an increase in the stress hormone cortisol during all the crying. I know it can be hard. Sleep is a vital human need! The breast is a great settling to sleep tool but if that is no longer working for you there are gentle ways to help you both get more rest. Image from @hannahtace

04.01.2022 Some people will tell you that sleeping with your child causes them to be ‘clingy’ or ‘too attached’. This is simply not true. Children have shared sleeping spaces with their parents for thousands of years. It is completely natural and teaches children healthy sleeping patterns, temperature and breathing regulation and reduces cortisol and stress hormone release. Follow safe cosleeping practices. Image from @common_wild

02.01.2022 Do you think it should be okay for nipples to be shown on social media? It’s interesting seeing posts about how annoyed people are that Instagram removes content where female nipples are visible... but people reporting these images are the reason they are taken down. If we want social media policies to change, we have to change as a society. ... Image from @mariussperlich See more

02.01.2022 Support breastfeeding for mothers, babies and the earth!

01.01.2022 What do you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your breastfeeding journey? Share your answers below and hopefully we can help new mums who come across this post

01.01.2022 According to the Australian Breastfeeding Association more than 90% of babies start out breastfeeding. However, only 39% of babies are still being exclusively breastfed until 3 months of age. Many mothers struggle to continue breastfeeding so if you are having a tough time, you are not alone. I am here to help you. Image from @elsas_wholesomelife