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 and Maternal Diet

June 9, 2021

Lactation is a normal physiological process for postpartum women. All mothers should eat well, although not perfectly, every day to ensure health and wellbeing regardless of breastfeeding status. A healthy diet should consist of a wide range of foods. A simple breakdown of a lactating woman’s diet should be 50-55% carbohydrates ( complex), 12-15% protein … More Breastfeeding and Maternal Diet

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