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Amberley Harris, Private Midwife (Endorsed). Founder 662movement.
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15/04/2026

Did you hear this news?

Last week the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) shared they are calling for feedback on proposed changes to the Registration Standard for Endorsed Midwives.

Main proposed key change: Removal of the 5,000 hour requirement to become an Endorsed Midwife (among other key changes).

This red tape is exactly what’s been holding so many Midwives back from stepping into private practice and supporting families the way they know they can.

What’s next? Respond to the survey by June 5 2026 and help make this happen. If you’d like the full breakdown and the survey link sent straight to your inbox, just comment EMAIL below and I’ll send it through to you.

Let’s remove this barrier and bring this change to life together 🫶🏻

13/04/2026

Ni**le Butter can be so useful well beyond your breastfeeding days and this is a perfect example from lovely B 🥰

With anti inflammatory herbal ingredients, nourishing oils plus aloe vera, it’s designed to soothe, protect and support the skin... wherever it’s needed.

One tin… so many uses.

Need a tin for your mumming? Tap the link in bio to order yours.

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12/04/2026

…except they don’t.

I said that to get your attention because one can’t diagnose a tongue tie just by watching a breastfeed (or a video of one) or simply by looking in a baby’s mouth.

And this matters.

Also we Midwives, we don’t diagnose tongue ties and using that language can unintentionally create fear and confusion for families, especially when it’s not based on a full functional assessment.

This week, GP/IBCLC Dr Amber Hart shared a really helpful shift in language. Instead, she recommends we say:

“I can see your baby’s lingual frenulum (the band of tissue under the tongue), which is completely normal. Let’s look at how your baby is breastfeeding.”

From here, we come back to what matters most = function.

If breastfeeding is going well, we protect that.

If there are red flags with attachment, something we as Midwives are highly skilled at identifying, we follow a thoughtful referral pathway to an experienced IBCLC trained in oral function assessment (for my Melbourne clients, I refer to Dr Hart).

So let’s get behind this language shift and help reduce exposure to conflicting advice, protect breastfeeding (always) and if need, refer thoughtfully and appropriately.

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Beautiful 📹 shared with permission & gratitude x

10/04/2026

Lately. Both kids birthdays, Easter & school holidays 🙌🏻

09/04/2026

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JUST IN! NMBA 5,000 hour requirement to become Endorsed Midwife under review.

The NMBA is calling for feedback on proposed changes to the Registration Standard for Endorsed Midwives... and this is huge.

Main key change: Removal of the 5,000 hour requirement to become an Endorsed Midwife (among other key changes).

This red tape is exactly what’s been holding so many Midwives back from stepping into private practice and supporting families the way they know they can.

What’s next? Respond to the survey by June 5, 2026 and help make this happen!

Want the full breakdown and the survey link emailed to you? Comment EMAIL below and I’ll send it straight to your inbox, quick, clear and ready for you to have your say.

Let’s remove this barrier and bring this change to life together 🫶🏻

06/04/2026

Chocolate does contain small amounts of caffeine and a similar stimulant called theobromine, but the levels are usually too low to cause any issues, unless you’re eating large amounts (especially dark chocolate, which has the most).

So if you’re working your way through your Easter eggs and notice your baby seems a little unsettled, you can try reducing your intake, any effects should settle within a few days.

But the bottom line? Enjoy your chocolate in moderation.

Reference: La Leche League, 2026

05/04/2026

Tiny hands, big comfort 🤍

Need a ni**le care product that soothes and protects? Grab a tin for your breastfeeding journey now, via the bio link.

Adorable 📷 shared with permission & so much gratitude x

**lebutter

31/03/2026

Same breast.
Different context.
Different reaction.

A gentle reminder of what we’ve been taught to see…and what we’re still unlearning 🤍

Stunning 📷’s

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29/03/2026

Lately ✨

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Melbourne, VIC
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0407093953

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