Long service leave; back 3rd November
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Long service leave; back 3rd November

We are about to head off on a 3 month trip through Europe to have some fun, ride bikes and catch up with long lost relatives. For any breastfeeding concerns while I’m away please call: Dr Sharon Perrella 0410 056 779 Sharon has a child health, preterm nurse background and is now a scientist, she…

My Breastfeeding Journey
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My Breastfeeding Journey

I recently did some interviews with the breast pump development company Medela for their revised website. The information on the revised site is really good and is all evidenced based. They have set the information out on a timeline starting with pregnancy through the first 6 months of your breastfeeding journey. You can pick out…

Warm, Sensitive and Stimulating
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Warm, Sensitive and Stimulating

“Predict My Future” this study based in Dunedin New Zealand is a world renown study looking at children, their personality types and how their lives pan out in the future; its fascinating.  The bottom line: warm, sensitive and stimulating parenting is what helps kids develop and go on to have productive, happy, healthy lives. It…

Love is the most important thing for a new baby!
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Love is the most important thing for a new baby!

  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…

The Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties Conference
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The Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties Conference

The Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties has their conference in Melbourne next week, see the link here for the full programme. I am speaking at one of the concurrent sessions so have busily been getting prepared. Tongue  and lip ties Are a very difficult and controversial issue with babies. There are so many…

Health Funds Recognising the Services of Lactation Consultants
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Health Funds Recognising the Services of Lactation Consultants

These are the health funds that assist you to breastfeed: HCF, NIB, BUPA, Peoplecare, CBHS, AHM, Police Health, Teachers’ Union Health, Defence Health, Navy Health, Health Partners It is great that so many funds now recognise you are doing the best for your baby and yourself, that it can be difficult initially to get your…

New pumps in stock and going with the flow!
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New pumps in stock and going with the flow!

A order of new Spectra S9 plus has arrived. These are very small but powerful little pumps. Ideal for the working mum or for those that like to travel. They can double pump. They have a rechargeable battery so can be used on main power or without once the battery is charged. The complete package…

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The Elizabeth Clinic – New to Perth

The Elizabeth Clinic is officially open!!! The Elizabeth Clinic is a specialist multidisciplinary service supporting the health of mothers, fathers, babies and small children 222 Stirling Highway Claremont, Western Australia 0407 858 393 http://www.elizabethclinic.com.au/ Dr Caroline Zanetti and Dr Julia Feutrill are so pleased to be able to offer an affordable, inclusive comprehensive health service to…

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Suffering with mastitis? Why not enroll in this study

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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Dr Liz Whan

Paediatric doctors highly recommended. Dr Liz Whan has now started working at McCourt St Paediatrics. Dr Lynda Chadwick also has sessions at this practice. If your child needs to see a specialist at all this is a very good practice with a range of medical specialists all under one roof. Tongue tie Dr Liz Whan has…

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Where to buy Spectra breast pumps in Perth

Breast pumps I now sell S2 and S9 Spectra breast pumps. I also stock a range of different shield sizes along with other spare parts. Most mothers these days want to be able to express their milk for their baby for a range of different reasons, contact me if you wish to discuss your needs…

New look website

After a couple of weeks my website is back up and running, thanks so much to my wonderful web mistress Chelsea. My site was hacked, a modern day problem I hear, Im sorry if you happened to see it when it was not in a “healthy state”. Please troll through the information I have gathered…