Motherhood Matters

05/09/2025

The phrase ‘fed is best’ doesn’t tell the whole story. Feeding isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about connection, regulation, and development.

Fed is mandatory, its entry level. It’s not best. We want our babies to thrive, not just survive.

03/09/2025

It’s okay if breastfeeding doesn’t look how you thought it would. Bottles, pumps, donor milk, or formula aren’t signs of failure—they’re tools that help us meet our babies’ needs. As a lactation consultant, I’m here to support your journey, whatever that looks like. You’ve got this!

31/08/2025

A tongue tie release is an important step, but it's not the complete solution many expect it to be. The procedure works best as part of a comprehensive approach that includes proper pre and aftercare, feeding support, and often bodywork. It's the start of your journey toward improved feeding, not the end.

29/08/2025

Sometimes mums come to us not feeling like their concerns have been heard by those around them. This sometimes includes well-intentioned friends/family and other times it's care providers. This makes it hard to trust your gut. We want you to know that we offer a place for you to go if this is what you are experiencing.

27/08/2025

At Motherhood Matters, we believe in supporting you to become confident in your parenting choices. Whether you have questions about your baby's development or simply want to meet other parents, our gentle and supportive environment welcomes you.

Our free drop-in service includes baby weighing and measurements, meet with experienced midwives and IBCLCs, no question is too big or too small. If additional support is needed, we'll connect you with the right specialists for your situation.

Check our website for upcoming clinic dates and times.

24/08/2025

Conflicting advice sucks as a new mum, you are trying to find your feet and everyone you meet says something a little different. At Motherhood Matters, we don't use any one-size-fits-all solutions. It's important to us that you receive totally personalised support whatever that looks like.

22/08/2025

Join our virtual village to get on demand access to lactation support 7 days a week. For more information head to the website in our bio.

17/07/2025

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This is why we do a breast crawl in some way with every baby we work with. Doesn’t need to be at birth either so let your bub lead the way even for just a short part of each feed. Have a go and see how capable our little ones are.

Does it matter if babies do the breast crawl at their first post-birth breastfeed? Yes, according to this 2025 randomized controlled trial, which found significantly more exclusive breastfeeding in the breast-crawl group at 24 hours, Day 3, 1 month, and 6 months when compared to the standard skin-to-skin contact group. And there’s much more. Read all about it here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.70063

18/06/2025

Our Lactation Education Program aligns perfectly with the IBCLC Course Content Blueprint. Small group sessions, workshops, and online components make learning flexible. Join us in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding!

15/06/2025

Tongue tie release. Some babies improve and some babies don't. Some babies never look back after a release and for others, it seems to makes no difference at all. Put in the comments why you think that might be.

13/06/2025

Is there a point where it's no longer worth it? There is no minimum amount of breastmilk that is beneficial to you and your baby so reach out for support as there are many ways to feed and nurture your baby.

11/06/2025

Did you know that dysfunctional feeding can be associated with colic-type behaviours? Come along to our free drop in clinic if you'd like some more information or you think this might be relevant for you and your baby.