Fourth Trimester Parenting

Lactation Consultant, Midwife, Child and Family Health Nurse

Breastfeeding education and support - Sleep and settling- Antenatal education classes

Bel Moore

Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Midwife, Child and Family Health Nurse, Nurse Immuniser, Babywearing Consultant

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Breastfeeding after breast surgery

November 26, 2019

A mother’s milk production capability post any breast surgery will fall somewhere on a continuum of full milk supply, partial milk supply, or no milk supply at all. It is hard to determine what effect a past surgery will have on the production and/or supply of milk prior to the birth. Augmentation ( Breast Implants … More Breastfeeding after breast surgery

Birth Plans

May 18, 2019

What is a birth plan? A birth plan is a simple way of communicating your wishes to your caregiver about the kind of labour you would like to have, what you want to happen in certain circumstances and what you definitely hope to avoid. It enables you to make informed decisions about your body, your labour … More Birth Plans

Birth Trauma

May 18, 2019

Most women look forward to the birth of their baby and envision it as a joyful and empowering experience, transitioning them into motherhood. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone with 25-34% of women reporting their birth as being traumatic. So, what is a birth trauma? Birth trauma is a response to a real … More Birth Trauma