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Cluster feeding is the term used when your baby starts waking and feeding much more frequently over a period of time. It commonly shows up around 48 to 72 hours after birth, and importantly, this is the biological norm, not a red flag.

Increased suckling plus increased stimulation to the breast equ...

Breastfeeding can be a truly beautiful experience, but it can also feel very overwhelming at times. One of the biggest challenges I see in clinic isn't necessarily milk supply itself, it's confidence in milk supply.

Almost every mum, at some point, wonders:

• How do I know if I have enough milk?
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One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is: "Is my baby latching properly?"

A good latch is the foundation of comfortable, effective breastfeeding. When your baby is latched well, they can transfer milk efficiently, your body gets the right signals to keep making milk, and feeding is mo...

There are many “breastfeeding experts” out there! Everyone has an opinion on what you should or shouldn’t do, how long your baby should feed for, both breasts or one, whether to take baby off the breast or let them suckle until they fall asleep……sound familiar?

The truth is – there is no “right” wa...

The hardest part of breastfeeding … is staying confident. 

The most frequently asked question about breastfeeding… How do I know my baby is getting enough?

Every mum will face the scenario where they feel their supply has dropped off, their breasts feel softer and their baby is feeding a lot more ...

What does an IBCLC do?

Breast feeding is natural – right?  Midwives teach you how to breastfeed in hospital. There are heaps of books to tell you how to breast feed. There are classes, app’s and even You Tube! It can’t be that hard… can it?

For some mums breastfeeding just works. Babies are born k...

A blocked milk duct is a blockage of one or more ducts carrying milk to the nipple when breastfeeding an infant. Poor drainage of milk from the breast can cause a build up of pressure and discomfort in that area. Sometimes a lump may form. If the affected area becomes red this could be a sign that t...

Why would you express while you are still pregnant? … Antenatal expressing has become common practice in many health care settings. Around the 16th week of pregnancy, you may notice your breasts produce colostrum. This is a thick, yellow, viscous fluid that is jam packed full of goodness! Many midwi...