Mamma Latte

20/06/2020

“I am abundant. Free-flowing. All nourishing. Even when I don’t feel like magic, I am! Breastfeeding has shown me that.” I know many women who call themselves feminists who will voluntarily formula feed and go back to work to retain, and climb their career ladder. They have also shunned breastfeeding and say it's demeaning and makes women homebound, therefore lowering their role in society.. I felt the most powerful, important and most confident when I was breastfeeding in my entire life. I had never been more sure of myself, and I was the remarkable magician for my child: I could make a cold disappear in record time, make all of the world's pain go away, and be the sunshine in the darkest of her days. This is what we should be empowering women to be ❤️. Noone said breastfeeding is easy, that's why it's such an indestructible enlightenment to achieve it.

For many, breastfeeding can be an overwhelming experience — one that is both empowering and exhausting, filled with love and at times resentment as you hand over your body to another person. To show new mothers that they aren’t alone, Sophie Harris-Taylor (a new mum herself) photographed the fol...

30/01/2020

I had a procedure done today and was told to “pump and dump 24 hours after coming out of anesthesia”. How many of you have been told the same!?⁣
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Believe it or not, this is SUCH an outdated practice, even more outdated than telling a mom in labor she shouldn’t eat or drink! 🤦🏻‍♀️ ⁣
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If you’re faced with having to have surgery, whether you’re going under general anesthesia or even a light sedation, here’s what you need to know…⁣
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😴 When going under anesthesia, current recommendations are to resume breastfeeding (if you feel comfortable doing so) as soon as you are awake, alert, can safely hold your baby, and no longer feel groggy. ⁣
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😴 Once you’re awake, enough of the drug has left your blood to no longer have an effect. This means the levels in milk have also metabolized, so whatever may remain would be clinically insignificant!⁣ ⁣
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😴 It’s recommended to nurse just before your procedure, in case you happen to be out awhile or are really groggy for a bit after coming out of anesthesia. ⁣
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❗️ *DISCLAIMER* Although the medications used to put you to sleep are compatible with breastfeeding once you’re awake, it’s best to be sure you’re aware of what they may need to give you after for whatever condition it is they’re treating. Will you be given additional pain medicine post-procedure? Or any additional meds at all? ⁣
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📄 The absolute best thing to do would be to sit down with your physician prior to the procedure, inform them that you’re breastfeeding (and yes, it means a lot to you!), and figure out the plan of action ahead of time, including alternative meds, in the event anything you have to take after the procedure isn’t compatible. ⁣
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📄 Your IBCLC, who has the best most current information on medications and mother’s milk (yes, sometimes even more current than whatever the doc may have at hand), would love to help with this plan! I personally am always happy to provide literature on the safety of meds to my patients for them to bring to their physicians to sign off on. ⁣
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🤝 Remember: The BEST approach is a collaborative one! ⁣
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28/12/2019

This is such a beautiful read. ❤️🥰

Le pédiatre recommande le sevrage de l'allaitement parce que le lait maternel a perdu son efficacité. Le dentiste pour éviter que le bébé ait des caries. La belle-mère pour qu'il ne soit pas trop attaché. L'éducatrice recommande que le bébé s'adapte au plus vite à l'école. La collègue de travail pour que la fin du congé de maternité soit plus facile pour la maman. La nutritionniste recommande le sevrage pour que le bébé mange mieux. Le professionnel de n'importe quelle spécialité médicale pour pouvoir prescrire un traitement pour la mère. Le mari pour que sa femme ne se plaigne plus de fatigue. La consultante en sommeil recommande le sevrage pour que le bébé dorme toute la nuit. L'orthophoniste pour que l'enfant commence à parler plus rapidement. La voisine parce qu'elle trouve ça moche et pas normal.

Savez-vous ce que ces recommandations ont en commun ? Toutes ont besoin d'une preuve scientifique solide qui les justifie. Elles ne sont qu'une opinion personnelle ou professionnelle soutenue sur des arguments douteux. Elles ne sont qu'un échantillon de l'ignorance et des préjugés autour de l'allaitement. Ce sont quelques-uns des obstacles que nous devons affronter pour que l'allaitement soit possible.

Pour la société en général, il est beaucoup plus confortable de jeter la faute de la fatigue maternelle sur la demande du bébé que de fournir le soutien nécessaire pour que cette mère puisse accomplir la tâche difficile de créer un être humain sain à tous les niveaux.

Tant que notre culture continuera à considérer l'allaitement comme la racine de tous les maux de la mère et le sevrage comme la solution idéale de tous leurs problèmes, nous continuerons de nous écarter de notre essence et de transformer notre espèce.

La décision du sevrage appartient exclusivement à la mère et au bébé, et non au médecin ou la société. Arrêtons de vendre de l'illusion aux mères fatiguées, car l'allaitement est rarement le vrai problème et le sevrage ne garantit rien. Les mères ont avant tout besoin d'un soutien efficace.

- Traduit par Naissance mère'veilleuse de Gabrielle Gimenez -

📸 Elliana Allon, Artist

11/11/2019

The days were long and lonely and sleep deprivation played nasty tricks on my mind. The love for my baby is immeasurable and indescribably immense. Panic attacks about what could go wrong while venturing out with my baby plagued my mind from time to time. The simmering anxiety brewed into something my own baby picked up on and then came breast refusal. For over 2 months for a baby that wouldn't take a bottle, was timed feeds, limiting outings and the battle against people who just.. Don't.. Get it... Now 2 years later.. Yes 2 years later, the light at the end of the tunnel revealed to me, a profound view on the world. What really matters, and setting boundaries to protect my mental well-being, and advocate for my motherhood role that is special to me. This is important. This is my story to break the stigma and create awareness for perinatal depression and anxiety week 10-16 Nov ❤️ take care pregnant, and new mummas 😘 Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness Beyond Blue

07/10/2019

❤️ So funny we're fine with interspecies milk but as soon as it comes to human milk the majority of people will initially respond negatively.

You may have noticed the topic of ‘donor milk’ pop up in your news feed while scrolling through your socials. If you are yet to give birth to your first baby, or you are not familiar with contemporary milk sharing practices, you might find the whole concept a bit…weird. And you could be forgiven for thinking that way, as there is a certain degree of stigma attached to human milk donation. This is mainly due to the fact that we exist in culture which has normalised animal milk consumption, the use of infant formal, and the sexualisation of women’s breasts.

https://www.boobiebikkies.com.au/blog/donor-milk-sharing/

04/03/2019

Just another incredible thing about breastfeeding. It's bloody hard work ...so seeing how awesome it is for mums definitely gets the "feel good" juices flowing! 😂

Breastmilk is more than just food.

26/10/2018

A mamma's story: I found myself drowning in frustration as my 1 year old velcro baby clung so tight onto me she drew blood. Husband out of town and bub won't go to grandma. I even had to take her to the bathroom with me. She declined every piece of offered solid food except blueberries which were chewed and spat out leaving little purple trails around the house.

Breastfeeding reached new levels to extraordinary! Every 20 mins to 1 hour throughout the day since 530am.
The temper tantrums .. Oh my 😣😣
Tonight she had a small temp and I realised she was unwell. A wave of relief I could offer her nutrition, reassurance and comfort today. The power of breastfeeding..
Ps I feel like a super dehydrated sultana 😵

05/09/2018

I regret to inform everyone that Mamma Latte will be closed until further notice. My own breastfeeding journey has been a very difficult and eventful road despite my expertise. I am taking time to work out motherhood and will be back in the future with more wisdom! Thank you everyone for your support. I will be keeping this page open for helpful/funny lactation posts and also for people to msg me for any simple questions, otherwise I will refer you on 😊 ❤❤xx Toni (Mamma Latte)

26/08/2018

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Hi mum! I know you are in the middle of a wonderful dream, enjoying a sunny vacation on an exotic island and yes, that seems to be me in your dream, perfectly silent, wearing some totally spotless designer outfit. I am swinging quietly in a white baby hammock floating gently over a beautiful lush tr...

02/08/2018

Celebrating world 🌎 breastfeeding week! This was us trekking through Rome on a hot 35 degree day. No air conditioned breastfeeding rooms with comfy reclining chairs and chilled water fountain within a meter reach.

Breastfeeding whenever, and where ever, in whatever circumstance, for however long in duration. It's a full time job and often not easy (like parenting right?). Support and commend fellow breastfeeding mammas that you know for their deep dedication and achievement! 😘

21/07/2018

Mamma Latte is jetting off overseas for 6 weeks. Resuming on 10 sept. :) xx

08/07/2018

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