For those that do not know, I also work for a company called Breastfeeding Conferences where we provide continuing education to midwives, child health nurses, lactation consultants etc. Much of it is breastfeeding related but its also birth, infant sleep, allergy and more. I'm super excited to have curated a webinar based on what I… Continue reading Working with Babies webinar
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Eight reasons for breastfeeding difficulties (other than tongue tie)
When breastfeeding isn’t going well, it’s a good idea to check for tongue tie. Sore nipples, clicking, difficulty latching, a shallow latch, or baby not drinking enough milk at the breast etc are all signs and symptoms of tongue tie. And it may well be! But there are many other reasons for these (and other)… Continue reading Eight reasons for breastfeeding difficulties (other than tongue tie)
Difficulty breastfeeding? Maybe baby has a sore neck?
Any muscle that is tight in a baby’s neck has the potential to complicate breastfeeding. As an IBCLC, I work with mothers and babies to get a comfortable position and latch. Mothers contact me when this is proving difficult - for either them or their baby. Musculoskeletal issues in the baby is one reason for… Continue reading Difficulty breastfeeding? Maybe baby has a sore neck?
Supporting baby to latch: Listening to baby body language
As an IBCLC, I have seen my fair share of babies who are fussy at the breast or those who refuse to latch at all. I try to help babies to latch, without using my hands, to empower the mother, or to help the baby to find their own way to the breast. Some babies… Continue reading Supporting baby to latch: Listening to baby body language
Supporting babies with discontinuation syndrome
Craniosacral therapy and lactation support can be really supportive for babies after exposure to antidepressants or other medication during pregnancy. I know this is a sensitive issue and hope I have given it the respect and care it deserves. Studies show that thirty percent of babies who are exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy experience side… Continue reading Supporting babies with discontinuation syndrome
Cranial nerve dysfunction and breastfeeding
In an ideal world, babies who are not able to effectively breastfeed would receive skilled lactation support and bodywork. Not being able to breastfeed is a red flag for underlying issues that get missed when the solution offered is to simply switch to bottle-feeding. Difficulty breastfeeding can be attributed to: musculoskeletal issues (eg. asymmetry or… Continue reading Cranial nerve dysfunction and breastfeeding
A client’s story of separation… and connection
This separation story is one of the saddest I have heard. The parents were unable to have any contact with their baby for five days - other than watching over a video. The mother has given me permission to share their journey. I tell this story because the outcome is that mum and baby are… Continue reading A client’s story of separation… and connection
Why does my baby cry at the end of the day?
Witching hour or “arsenic hour” is that time, at the end of the day, when a younger baby is unsettled, feeding frequently and crying a lot (often for more than an hour!). It is not generally understood why babies do this. Parents may assume hunger, gas, overstimulation or other “present moment” needs. Breastfeeding mothers may… Continue reading Why does my baby cry at the end of the day?
Expanding my services: Online treatments
Next month it is three years since I graduated as a craniosacral therapist. My practice has evolved in that time and in recent months, even more so. I am now literally expanding my services, offeringremote healing for babies who do not live in Perth. Hear me out…. Craniosacral therapy is essentially a touch therapy. When… Continue reading Expanding my services: Online treatments
Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies
In my lactation practice I am seeing more and more babies with food sensitivities (allergy and intolerances). In Australia, ten percent of babies have food allergies 1, and these numbers don't include intolerances (non IgE mediated reactions). Unfortunately, many mothers and their uncomfortable babies are dismissed by the medical system, especially if they are gaining… Continue reading Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies