Nicole Bando, Lactation Consultant

28/03/2023

Posted • I feel very privileged to have an opinion article in The Age today. New parents are entitled to feed their babies as they choose, however they should have access to independent and scientific information to support their decisions, and this is being undermined. Link to article in bio.

31/07/2022

Let's step up to support breastfeeding women and their families for World Breastfeeding Week, 2022. Breastfeeding protects against malnutrition, chronic illness and provides food security in these very uncertain times. As a community we can support mothers with a warm chain (where support progresses from one level to another).

09/07/2022

21/06/2022

Take a few minutes to listen to this, it is so beautiful. For all the mummies. Thank you Missy Higgins. Missy Higgins

Missy Higgins · Song · 2019

05/04/2022

A common question, how long should a breastfeed take?

29/03/2022

If every Australian ate just one extra serve of vegetables a day, this would deliver more than $1 billion reduction in health expenditure over five years.

The Fruit & Vegetable Consortium are asking government for funding to deliver a long-term national behaviour change program to lift vegetable consumption for Australians. This is a multi-billion-dollar opportunity.

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11/03/2022

Posted • There have been multiple studies that have investigated the impact of bariatric surgery on breastfeeding. People who have had bariatric surgery may be at greater risk of nutrient deficiencies, as the surgery can change how nutrients are absorbed, so it is important to check levels of vitamins and minerals before, or at the start of pregnancy, to see if supplementation is needed. Please see my latest blog post for the nutrients of concern and how to include these in your diet. https://www.nicolebando.com/blog/weight-loss-after-baby-and-special-dietssituations

02/03/2022

It is International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day.
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Happy IBCLC Day to every amazing mother, however you are able to feed your child, you are supported.

24/02/2022

Is your baby ready to start solids? Watch this video to learn how to tell The Jasper Picture Company .gal

21/02/2022

Product recall, please check if your baby has EleCare, Similac or Alimentum due to potential contamination risk.

A food recall has been issued for three brands of infant formula: EleCare, Similac and Alimentum.

17/02/2022

This is long, but worth a read if you are worried about your baby’s sleep. Key points:
- There is a wide range in ‘normal’ infant sleep
- It is normal for babies to night wake throughout their first year
- Responsive parenting - responding to feed and sleep cues will help your baby take the sleep they need.

Sleep regressions aren't real. Night wakes are normal, and protect against SIDS. And 12 hours of sleep isn't a gold standard. Here's what scientists want us to know about baby sleep.

17/02/2022

Some ideas are:
- Boiled eggs for a snack
- Individual serves of yoghurt
- Cut-up vegetable sticks and fruit
- Nuts
- Canned fish, canned beans and lentils
- Leftovers – on their own or in a toasted sandwich

Packed full of foods from the five core food groups, these snacks are easy, fast and will provide the nutrients you need whilst breastfeeding. For more information of other meal ideas, and considerations during breastfeeding, please click on the link in my bio. https://buff.ly/32verXi