You Me & Babiee

Someone asked me the other day if their ni***es will toughen up 😳😬
This makes me cringe with pain everytime I hear it. NO you do not need to toughen up your ni***es, we need to correct the problem as to why you are feeling pain whilst feeding.

Breastfeeding and pumping should NOT hurt if done correctly 🫶

Please seek help from an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) if you experiencing any pain/discomfort whilst feeding 🙏 💙❤️
I want this to be an enjoyable and precious experience for you and your little one, not one that comes with resentment and fear everytime feed time comes around 🫶💕 lets chat..... 😀

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Did you know its quite normal for your breast's to not have that full sensation all the time?

I hear alot from mumma's that they think they have low supply or that their milk has dropped off because they don't feel this fullness anymore.

This IS not the case (in majority of cases)! It most likely means that your body has regulated your milk production to what the baby needs/wants .

Our bodies are clever like this and adapt as time passes and bub gets bigger 🫶

You may still get that fullness when/if you leave your breasts for a long period of time without a BF or expressing (5-6hrs) - completely normal.

If they are settled between feeds, have adequate weight gain and good output (over 6 wet heavy nappies) then you are smashing it 💪

Trust your Instinct 🫶

You got this mumma 👌❤️💙

🚨 RECALL ALERT from 🚨 Please be aware that if you have purchased Creative Cake Decorating metallic cake decorating powder in any of the following colours: Rose Gold, Fiery Copper, Dior Gold, Platinum Silver or Champagne Gold, stop using it immediately.

These powders may contain copper and zinc dust, which can be toxic if inhaled or ingested. A young child has already been hospitalised as a result.

The powders are used to decorate removable cake ornaments and are not intended for consumption, but the risk of accidental inhalation or ingestion is significant.

If you think someone has inhaled or ingested this product:

1️⃣ Call Triple Zero (000) if they are having any difficulty breathing
2️⃣ Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (available 24 hours)

What to do?
1️⃣ Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children
2️⃣ Return to your place of purchase for a full refund

Contact Crumb Australia for more information:
0458 686 858
[email protected]
www.creativecakedecorating.com.au

For more info, visit ACCC's website from the link in bio 👆

To each and everyone off you 💕 Happy Mother's Day 🫶

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Nap-Trapped" A different perspective......

This can feel overwhelming for some women especially if they thrive on keeping busy. I know from my own personal experience that this was hard on my mental health and anxiety as I would feel guilty for sitting still when I had 100 and 1 things to do, but I was stuck here keeping still.

I would have to try and remind myself that I should relax and enjoy these beautiful moments with my bubba (which dont get me wrong I totally did) but it was a fine line so my thoughts wouldnt take over and bring on the mum guilt and anxiety. I would have to go for a walk with the dog or the gym later that day to feel like I had been a bit more productive and help clear the head space to be a better mumma! I would feel so much worse if I hadn't made it out that day and reading an article on made it so much more real and reassuring that I wasn't alone.

So if you do get cat napped and are struggling, there is support out there and is one of those. They have lots of resources on their website but also have a helpline open 9-7.30pm M-F & 9-4pm on a Saturday.

Shared from The BBC has reported on a self-described sleep 'expert' who admitted to making up information and then teaching it to exhausted parents.

We wish we could say this was surprising.

Sadly, we've heard from Australian families that this isn't just a UK problem. Unqualified voices with large social media followings are sharing advice that directly contradicts the evidence. Advice that puts babies at risk.

This is why evidence-based guidance matters so much, and why we'll never stop talking about it.

Here are our six safe sleep recommendations. Developed from decades of research, not social media trends:

1. Always place the baby on their back to sleep
2. Keep the baby's head and face uncovered
3. Keep baby smoke-free, before and after birth
4. Provide a safe sleeping environment, night and day
5. Sleep baby in their own safe sleep space in the same room as their parent or caregiver for at least the first 6 months
6. Breastfeed the baby, if possible

These six steps are shown to reduce the risk of sudden infant death.

A reminder to all the beautiful mummas 🫶🥰 You got this! 🙌

💓💓 Happy International Day of The Midwife 💓💓 May 5th

Midwife means "being with woman" and what a privilege it is to be involved in such a precious and beautiful part of a womans/families life welcoming new life into this world 💓💙💛💜❤️

From the transition into parenthood and the rollercoaster postpartum journey, it is all an incredible experience and one I'm blessed to be able to support and help women through at a time when they are so vulnerable. To help support, encourage and guide women to find their inner strength to overcome any hurdle, dig deep for a stregntg they didnt know they had and reap the rewards is truely amazing 🫶🙌

To the lovely women and families who I have met and trusted me to be apart of their special journeys I thank you from the bottom of my heart 🫶 and to the families that follow along thank you ❤️ and to the families I haven't met I looked forward to supporting you 🫶

To my amazing work colleagues and friends 🧡 you are all amazing and passionate women despite the challenges we face on a daily basis 🫶

The theme this year is One Million More Midwives," highlighting the urgent need to address the global shortage of midwives to improve maternal and newborn health.

Sign the petition to help achieve this and support a much needed industry to have sufficient midwives in the workforce.

https://millionmore.org/petition/

Silver cups are thought to be potentially aid ni**le healing because silver is naturally antibacterial and antifungal.

So if you are considering using silver ni**le cups, what do you need to know to make an informed decision?

🤱 there is mixed anecdotal opinion and little evidence around using silver ni**le cups for sore ni***es
🤱 silver ni**le cups may trigger allergic reactions
🤱 some mothers report using silver ni**le cups kept their ni**le and skin below constantly moist or soggy which prevented healing
🤱 when worn in a bra, silver ni**le cups may cause blocked ducts if held tightly against the breast due to pressure being placed on the surrounding breast tissue.
🤱 more research is needed to determine if silver cups are effective for healing sore ni***es.

If you experience sore and / or damaged ni***es, it is important to get skilled breastfeeding support, quickly.

Ask your health professional for a breastfeeding assessment.

The Breastfeeding Network has a factsheet about sore, cracked and damaged ni***es

https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/moist-wound-healing/

Home visits with little Miss B today and her beautiful mumma 💕 Help getting back to the breast post Tongue Tie 👅 release 🫶