Sarah Bayliss, IBCLC

30/10/2023

All my Logan families!

Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness are bringing their free Sunshine Parenting Program to you.
This is a beautiful 6 week program for parents who are at risk of postnatal depression and/or anxiety, and you can self refer.

Calling Logan mums, Sunshine Parenting Program is headed your way! ☀

The FREE six-week Sunshine Parenting Program is for new Mamas with babies aged 12 months and under.

It allows Mums to come together, connect and share the highs, the lows and the in-betweens of new parenthood in a safe and welcoming space.

Facilitating these groups are Mums who have been there and understand how challenging this time in life can be.

☀Starts Tuesday 7 November and runs every Tuesday for six weeks
☀12.30 - 2.30pm
☀Logan Central Library - 26 Wilbur Street, Logan Central
☀Cost - FREE

You are able to self-refer into this program or have your health professional refer you in.

Email sunshine@peachtree.org.au to secure your spot!

We hope to meet you there!

26/09/2023

Repost from Sam Foster Midwife LC

Upper lip frenulums and breastfeeding 🤱🏽

Lots of new research has confirmed that these frenulums do not play a role in achieving a deep latch to the breast nor affect milk flow. If you have any concerns, please see an experienced IBCLC for a full history, oral and feed assessment to address your concerns. And if there are ongoing concerns with your baby’s upper lip frenulum after they are 1 year old, it may be worth seeing an experienced Paediatric Dentist 🙌

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In the majority of babies the upper lip frenulum (called the maxillary or labial frenulum) is seen uner the upper lip joining on to the upper gum. It is a feature of normal oral anatomy. Some practitioners, particularly some dentists, may recommend cutting an upper lip frenulum, often using a laser instrument, to assist breastfeeding. There is absolutely no scientific evidence to support this procedure. The upper lip only needs to rest in a neutral position, or slightly curved outwards to seal the breast in the baby's mouth, and to function in unison with the tongue and lower jaw during breastfeeding.

The appearance of the upper lip frenulum changes over time with growth and development. The frenulum gets smaller, thinner, and will insert higher up on the gum line as the first teeth erupt. By the time a child has permanent teeth the upper lip frenulum looks very different to how it looked as an infant. If a gap is present between the top teeth (dyastema), this is often an inherited feature of another family members' teeth.

The Australian Dental Association advise the upper lip frenulum should only be divided if problems arise with food becoming trapped there, and only when mature dentition is complete after 12 years of age.

The labial and buccal (cheek) frenula form the "scaffolding" of baby's oral anatomy and are present for that structural purpose. Unfortunately, misinformation abounds via social media regarding "Tethered Oral Tissues or TOTs" which can lead to overtreatment of "tongue, lip and buccal ties" and potential adverse outcomes.

For more info: https://vimeo.com/442896299 and https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/to

27/06/2023

This looks lovely 😍

This Saturday! I’m hosting a FREE mothers circle at Peachtree Parent Wellness Centre in Mt Gravatt. have a beautiful space for us to unwind, connect with other mothers and enjoy a touch of respite from our busy lives.

1pm - 2pm, all mothers of any age/stage welcome. If you can, attending solo will give you the space to share freely, meditate and journal. But if baby is too little or you can’t find babysitting, please bring them along as my aim is for these circles to be accessible to all and low-key.

Please share with any mums you think could use some nurturing this weekend ❤️

Details:

Saturday 1st July
1pm -2pm
Peach Tree Parent Wellbeing Centre
1454 Logan Road - MarshTicknell building
Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

21/06/2023

"There is no such thing as a bad mother, only and under-resourced one."

This is true of breastfeeding or chestfeeding too. You aren't failing, you have been failed by a system that doesn't provide adequate preparation or support.

If you wanted to breastfeed, and have been unable to - or if you chose not to - you are still the best parent for your baby. How your baby is fed does not change that.

Parenting is hard. We need a team of caring supporters around us. ❤️

14/06/2023

MEDICARE REBATES FOR LACTATION CONSULTANTS!

Please sign the petition, and share in your parenting and breastfeeding spaces. :)

"The Parliamentary Inquiry into breastfeeding in 2007 recommended that the Minister for Health and Ageing update the policy and provide Lactation Consultants with a Medicare rebate provider number to support all new mothers to breastfeed.
In 2023 this is still not an option for Lactation Consultants.
Currently Lactation services are not recognised with Medicare and only some private health funds help with a portion of the cost.
Optimum infant feeding is a fundamental human right. Breastfeeding has known benefits for both mother and baby, breastfeeding reduces public health costs, saves lives, and is environmentally friendly.
A Medicare rebate number would ensure all women can have access to expert breastfeeding support increase the health of all Australians."

NOTE: Your signature will not be added to this petition until you have confirmed it by clicking on the link in your email.

https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN5169?fbclid=IwAR2lxeYbE2DtFH1Y4l8GmioftoPyGP8--DRzXvij7ZcBDaON3YcJWHPzwC0

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15/05/2023

Repost from Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets UK Public Page

Look at this fabulous drawing by 6 year old Ruby of her mum Nora breastfeeeding her baby twin siblings.

We particularly appreciate Nora's facial expression!

14/05/2023

Happy Mothers Day to all who celebrate this day. ♥️💙💜🖤💛💚🧡🤍🤎🩶🩷🩵

23/12/2022

So many community health services shut down over Christmas, which can leave you feeling very alone.

I'm available for consultations over the Christmas period, with urgent or time-sensitive spaces on both 24/12 and 26/12.

09/12/2022

Watch the baby, not the clock.

So many of my clients are sent home from hospital with a brand new baby, and instructions to breastfeed every three hours.

The thing that seems to get lost in translation is the three hourly feeds is the bare minimum. This is the longest you should let your newborn go without offering a feed.

Almost all newborns will need to feed more frequently than every 3hrs.

We usually expect to see a minimum of 8 - 12+ feeds in 24hrs.

Scheduled and timed feeds can create low milk supply and other feeding problems.

Instead, breastfeed responsively by watching baby for early hunger cues and offer frequent breastfeeds.