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The magic and benefits of breast massage for breastfeeding. With Dr Katie Willy
Breast massage benefits for healthy breastfeeding Breastfeeding can take a big toll on your breasts, mama. But some of the most common breastfeeding challenges you might encounter (from engorgement to...
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Breastfeeding: what to expect in the first few days after birth
Bringing new life into the world is an exhilarating experience. In fact, planning how you’ll navigate labour and birth is likely to be a main focus for you during your pregnancy. But, once the...
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How to collect colostrum through antenatal expressing
In this article discover how to collect colostrum prior to giving birth and how it can help you and your baby. What is antenatal expressing and discover how to collection colostrum with Libby Morgan,...
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Baby refusing to breastfeed? Lactation Consultant Sarah Thijs explains all
Breastfeeding is often an emotional time, especially in the early days, and there are often different challenges to navigate. Out of all the challenges you might encounter during your breastfeeding...
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How does breastfeeding affect your sex drive?
There’s a lot of change that happens when we become a new mum. Along with our bodies and our lifestyle, one of the biggest changes we might encounter is our desire for sex during breastfeeding. Nobody...
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Foremilk vs hindmilk and the different types of breastmilk
Have you heard of the ‘foremilk-hindmilk balance’ or the changing colours of breastmilk? Whoa, our bodies are amazing. To myth-bust this topic we’ve spoken to Tanya Maschio (Founder of Thrive...
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How to prepare for breastfeeding and the fourth trimester
The first few weeks after birth can be filled with lots of new experiences for both mamas and babies. And one of the biggest learning curves you might encounter can be breastfeeding. This time (known...
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Breastfeeding and sleep guide for new mums
There’s a lot of well-meaning but often conflicting advice to navigate as a parent. All of us will have totally different experiences when it comes to sleep, breastfeeding and everything in between....
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The Osteopathic approach to breast feeding issues
Breastfeeding can take plenty of time and practice to get it right. From finding a comfortable position to securing a deep latch, these movements and postures can involve some trial and error for both...
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Breastfeeding FAQs: How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?
Breastfeeding can be a confusing and daunting skill for new (and also experienced) mamas. In fact, our breastfeeding journey can be totally different from baby to baby. And out of all the challenges...
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Preparing for labour and breastfeeding with hypnobirthing
Whether it’s your first child or your fifth, the prospect of giving birth can be daunting and overwhelming. One way to manage these feelings is to proactively prepare for labour and birth. Preparing...
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The Golden Hour after birth: What and Why It's Important?
After nine months (or so) of pregnancy, the transformative experience of giving birth, and a lifetime of dreaming about this moment, your precious baby is finally here. Welcome to the golden hour, the...
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Exclusive Pumping – The What, Why and How
Exclusive pumping, pumping, expressing – whatever you choose to call it, many breastfeeding mamas will pump their breast milk a little or a lot over the course of their breastfeeding journey. But some...
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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding with Antenatal Hand Expressing
Your breastfeeding journey begins after your baby is born, right? Actually, there are ways you can prepare for breastfeeding in the month before birth. Mamas looking to set themselves up for...
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How to read your newborn’s reflexes for better breastfeeding
Your newborn baby might not be able to speak, but that doesn’t mean they’re not communicating with you. Babies have a whole range of newborn reflexes, movements, expressions and cues that give us an...
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Breastfeeding can be hard! A note from Lactamo Founder, Etta
Hi mama, It’s Etta here, Founder of Lactamo. I know you’re probably reading this one-handed, juggling a babe, and multi-tasking in some other way at the same time. There are so many things to juggle...
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