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Then why not join this study at The University of Western Australia The Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group This research group right here in little old Perth is a very important world renowned research team that has studied many aspects of breastfeeding and discovered many new things about breastmilk, how mothers and babies feed and

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  When breastfeeding doesn’t work out Throughout time there have always been mothers who’s bodies cannot produce enough milk for their baby’s needs or for other reasons breastfeeding has just not worked. When experience has failed to meet expectations the situation can result in a grave personal sense of loss for the new mother. Emotions

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Free tickets My sister Debbie from Gowiththeflowparenting and I are planning to have a stall at the Perth Baby Expo this year in July/ August. If you follow the link here you will be able to download free tickets. I’m getting in early so you can share this with your friends. We will be there to

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Babies respond to music and rhythm as soon as they are born. They like to be rocked when they are falling asleep or they enjoy listening to their mobile while lying in their cot — to babies, music can be soothing and calming. Even at a very young age children are responsive to music —

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Curtin University, The University of Western Australia and Monash University are conducting a study on mastitis. They are looking for mothers experiencing mastitis to join their study.   Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can lead to infection. Mastitis is a common breastfeeding problem, reported to occur in one in six women.  

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Milk Profile We lend BabyWeigh scales to mothers who would like to measure their milk profile by weighing their baby before and after each breastfeed or expression from each breast for a period of 24-26 hours, at home, and collecting a small (<1 mL) milk sample each time their baby is weighed. From these data

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Mothers, breastfeeding infants, families and the community will benefit from the creation of major new research positions in human lactation (breastfeeding) at The University of Western Australia, as a result of a $8.6 million donation provided by The Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation.The research team will include an Endowed Chair in Human Lactology (the first in the

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Source: Briefings in Breastfeeding Medicine

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January 2015 TALK « iMothering. here is a great talk about introducing foods to your baby, its the way to teach your baby healthy eating habits.

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CHOICE – Path to parenthood. I just stumbled across this link, it looks great for new parents

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Check out the new tab on my home page for some new breastfeeding videos. I confess they are very amateur, I’m still learning to be a “movie maker”. Hopefully they will still be useful for you.

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Secrets of Baby Behavior: In the News: Babies Teach Social Emotional Learning. great stuff to read

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Toileting Tots | Creating Toilet Masters.  

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iLactation. Registration is now open for this great online conference. There are some great speakers on many varied topics regarding breastfeeding. Tired of hearing the same old speakers, here is your chance to hear and see a whole new batch of great speakers and topics.

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5 Cool Things No One Ever Told You About Nighttime Breastfeeding | Breastfeed Chicago.

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Check out this article by Dr Jackie Kent, how lucky we are to have her here on our door step! Her work is fantastic! Breastfeeding trends good news for new mothers | University News : University News : The University of Western Australia.

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Dr Jackie Kent is recruiting for this study she is doing at The University of Western Australia, contact her if you are interested in participanting. We currently measure breastmilk production by asking the mother to weigh her baby before and after all breastfeeds at home for 24 hours. We aim to assess if a preferable

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Dr Marnie Rowan, breastfeeding medicine clinic I am pleased to announce that I will be commencing a breastfeeding medicine clinic in June 2014 at the rooms of Dr Bruce Thyer, Killowen House, St John of God Mt Lawley (formerly Mercy). I manage breastfeeding problems utilising a medical model and evidence based care, whilst ensuring each

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Channel 9 interviewed me briefly yesterday about this topic. Perhaps it sounded like I condoned drinking alcohol and breastfeeding, the interview was heavily edited. Have a good look at this link to the ABA website, its got it all there. Alcohol and breastfeeding | Australian Breastfeeding Association.

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