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Lactose Overload

Understanding Lactose Overload in Breastfed Babies - Babies experiencing a lactose overload often display several signs, especially when they are not getting enough cream from breastfeeds…

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Breastfeeding + Biting.

Nothing quite like the shock of a bite during a breastfeed. Here are some of my top tips to discourage and minimise bite-risk!

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Understanding Your Child's Temperament

Understanding your child's temperament is a powerful tool that equips you with the knowledge to be a more effective and compassionate parent. It allows you to tailor your parenting style, build a stronger bond, set realistic expectations, address challenges proactively, and nurture your child's unique strengths. Embracing and celebrating their temperament will undoubtedly lead to a more loving, supportive, and fulfilling family dynamic.

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Weaning an Older Toddler or Child from Breastfeeding - Tips + tricks!

Breastfeeding is a relationship, and both people should be on the same page to continue this balanced relationship. If you’re ready to wean, and your child is not that is totally okay. Making the decision to wean is multifaceted and can happen slowly or quickly depending on the reasons why you want to wean.

This blog explores strategies for respectfully weaning older children from breastfeeding.

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29/3 Interview With @rescueblue_littleaid

Rescueblue Interview with Harriet, founder of the The Breast Help, a mother to three little boys and registered Midwife with a Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health.

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On The Coast Families - Issue #123

Becoming Mum: The amazing brain changes that happen within a Mother’s brain.

Magazine Article — On The Coast Families Issue #123

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Normal Newborn Weight Loss

It’s normal for newborn babies to experience a small initial weight loss after birth.

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Your Newborn & Dummies.

I’m often asked if I am supportive of dummy (or pacifier) use for newborn babies. My answer is always I will support any parent’s informed choice. We all have a unique toolkit to help us parent and the dummy is very helpful to some babies!

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