Midwifery & Lactation Sydney

Midwifery & Lactation Sydney MLSydney was formed to support women during late pregnancy right through to the care of their newborn and infant.

We offer home visits for breastfeeding and baby support through the eastern suburbs, inner west and central Sydney.

Good news is - usually not! 💕Around 3–4 months postpartum, many parents notice their breasts feel softer or smaller, but...
29/10/2025

Good news is - usually not! 💕

Around 3–4 months postpartum, many parents notice their breasts feel softer or smaller, but this doesn’t usually mean supply has decreased.

In the early weeks, fullness often comes from extra blood flow, fluid, and inflammation. As your body adjusts, milk production becomes more efficient, matching your baby’s needs perfectly.

At the same time, your baby becomes faster and more coordinated at the breast, so feeds often get shorter.

Soft breasts + shorter feeds = a well-regulated supply, not a low one.

💕 Trust your baby’s nappies, weight gain, and how content they seem after a feed

🤱 Your body and baby are simply finding their rhythm.

📞 if you have concerns about your supply or your baby’s feeding, reach out to an IBCLC. MLSydney bookings available via DM or via website

Did you notice this change at 4 months? 👇🏻👇🏻

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 🕯️Today, and every day, we hold space for the families who carry both love and l...
15/10/2025

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 🕯️

Today, and every day, we hold space for the families who carry both love and loss.
For the babies who were so wanted, so loved, and whose absence is felt every single day.

There’s no timeline for grief.
No right words to make it easier.
Just love, that stays.

To the parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, your baby mattered.
Your grief is valid.
You are not alone in this.

Tonight on the 15th of October, people all over the world light a candle at 7pm, creating a wave of light in honour of every baby who is forever loved and never forgotten.

We see you. We remember with you. 💕

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 🕯️ Today — and every day — we hold space for the families who carry both love an...
15/10/2025

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 🕯️

Today — and every day — we hold space for the families who carry both love and loss.
For the babies who were so wanted, so loved, and whose absence is felt every single day.

There’s no timeline for grief.
No right words to make it easier.
Just love — that stays.

To the parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss — your baby mattered.
Your grief is valid.
You are not alone in this.

🕯️ On October 15th, people all over the world light a candle at 7pm, creating a wave of light in honour of every baby who is forever loved and never forgotten.

We see you. We remember with you 💕

Today, and every day, we hold space for the families who carry both love and loss.For the babies who were so wanted, so ...
15/10/2025

Today, and every day, we hold space for the families who carry both love and loss.
For the babies who were so wanted, so loved, and whose absence is felt every single day.

There’s no timeline for grief.
No right words to make it easier.
Just love, that stays.

To the parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss , your baby mattered.
Your grief is valid.
You are not alone in this.

🕯️ Tonight, the 15th of October, people all over the world light a candle at 7pm, creating a wave of light in honour of every baby who is forever loved and never forgotten.

We see you. We remember with you. 💕

Remember… 🩷Even on the hard days… When you’re touched out, cried out, and doubting yourself…When the house is a mess and...
24/07/2025

Remember… 🩷

Even on the hard days… When you’re touched out, cried out, and doubting yourself…

When the house is a mess and you can’t remember the last time you ate a proper meal…

When the feeds feel constant, the naps are short, and your patience is running low…

Your baby doesn’t see the mess.
They don’t measure your worth by how much you got done.
To them, you are their safe place. Their comfort. Their home.

You are their whole world.

Take a deep breath, and know:
You are enough — just as you are 🩷

Share with a parent that needs to hear this 💕✨

👋 Hello again — we’re so glad you’re here!We’ve been a little quiet on here recently, and with some new faces around, we...
15/07/2025

👋 Hello again — we’re so glad you’re here!

We’ve been a little quiet on here recently, and with some new faces around, we wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves properly.

We’re Samantha & Catherine — registered midwives, nurses, and IBCLCs with over 10 years of experience each, and a shared passion for supporting families through the precious (and often overwhelming) postpartum journey.

We’re both mums ourselves — Catherine to two beautiful girls, and Sam recently to a little baby girl — so we deeply understand the pressure, the questions, and the emotional load that comes with new motherhood.

We know firsthand how confusing and emotional feeding your baby can be — especially when you’re getting five different opinions from five different people.
Conflicting advice is one of the most common struggles we see, and we’re here to help you tune out the noise and find what works best for you and your baby.

We offer home visits throughout Sydney and Telehealth Australia wide to support;
• Breastfeeding (latch & positioning, ni**le pain, supply concerns, weight issues, mastitis, weaning)
• Bottle feeding (refusal, bottle preference)
• Mixed feeding (tailored plans, paced feeding, pumping guidance, starting solids, return to work)

Our goal is to bring clarity, calm, and confidence to your feeding journey — no judgment, no pressure, just personalised care.

We’re so excited to reconnect and show up here again — sharing helpful tips, honest conversations, and real support as you navigate postpartum life.

If there’s anything you’d love to see more of, let us know below — we’re listening 👇🏻

She’s here 💫Introducing little Indiana 🤍Baby Indie arrived in mid-May, and since then I’ve been deep in the newborn bubb...
08/07/2025

She’s here 💫
Introducing little Indiana 🤍

Baby Indie arrived in mid-May, and since then I’ve been deep in the newborn bubble — soaking up every cuddle, every smile, and every tiny noise, while navigating postpartum life and the wild ride that is sleep deprivation.

I’m completely obsessed and so in love. It still feels so surreal.

Things have been quiet on here while I’ve taken some time to adjust, be present, and soak up this special time — and while Catherine has been holding down the fort, running our business and supporting our beautiful clients.

We’ll be back soon and can’t wait to share more with you 💕

- Sam x

I am SO excited to finally share that I’m expecting a new little member to join our MLSydney family in May 2025 👶🏼✨Thank...
23/12/2024

I am SO excited to finally share that I’m expecting a new little member to join our MLSydney family in May 2025 👶🏼✨

Thankyou to everyone who has been so understanding and patient with me needing to reschedule appointments. I’ve been struggling with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) (I’ll share some more on that soon) for the last 4 months, which left me unable to work.

I am slowly starting to feel a little bit more human and am back seeing clients in a reduced capacity. Catherine has kindly been holding the fort and has added in some extra availability.


- Sam Xx

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We can finally announce that we will be offering clinic appointments from September 14th 🎉🎉✨ Available for 1:1 Antenatal...
04/09/2024

We can finally announce that we will be offering clinic appointments from September 14th 🎉🎉

✨ Available for 1:1 Antenatal and Postnatal Consults

✨ When: Every Saturday 8am-4pm

✨ Where: Bondi Junction Towers, Sydney

For full details and bookings visit www.mlsydney.com

🫶🏻 We are so excited 🫶🏻

The good news is, distraction is really normal, particularly from around 4 months of age. Although normal, having a baby...
02/09/2024

The good news is, distraction is really normal, particularly from around 4 months of age.

Although normal, having a baby that gets distracted constantly throughout a feed can be frustrating and overwhelming for some mums, particularly when trying to feed in public.

Managing distraction is no easy task, and what works for one baby may not work for another (or even consistently for the same baby).

Our best tip is, to take the pressure off of having to have a “full feed”. Continue demand feeding and accept that those feeds when you’re in a new or high sensory environment are likely going to be shorter. Most babies during their ‘distracted era’ will have shorter feeds when out, and then will make up for it with longer, more frequent feeds when you’re home later in the day. As long as your baby has good output, is content and happy between feeds, and is gaining weight well, then their is no issue with this (they are just excited and stimulated learning about the world around them).

Some tips you can try to manage distraction are;
🫶🏻 Finding a quiet place, away from external distractions.
🫶🏻 Keep eye contact with your baby/engage with them during the feed (talking/singing to them).
🫶🏻 Try using a ‘breastfeeding necklace’ as a form of distraction to keep them busy during the feed.

✨ Share below, what worked for your baby during this period? ✨👇🏻👇🏻

✨Did You Know?✨Babies use their hands to play an important role whilst breastfeeding 🤱🏼We know it can be tempting to wan...
06/07/2024

✨Did You Know?✨

Babies use their hands to play an important role whilst breastfeeding 🤱🏼

We know it can be tempting to want to swaddle your baby for feeds, or to try and tuck those little arms down, but here is why we don’t recommend that;

- Babies actually use their hands to lightly stroke/massage the breast to help increase oxytocin levels and increase the flow of milk
- In the early days babies use their hands to familiarise themselves with the ni**le/breast.
- Some babies will use their hands to stimulate the ni**le to help it protrude ready for the feed.
- Having those little arms, or a swaddle tucked between you and your baby during a feed, can interfere with the depth and quality of the latch, and make optimal positioning more difficult.
- Having arms tucked down straight next to your baby’s body can be uncomfortable for them (particularly if they’re resisting it) and may cause more fussy behaviour at the breast during the feed.

💕 Aim to have your little ones arms in a big open hug around the breast, this will allow them to have one hand on top of the breast and one under the breast during the feed 💕

Did you know flanges aren't 'one size fits all'? It's worth getting the right fit as it will reduce the discomfort of ex...
09/02/2024

Did you know flanges aren't 'one size fits all'?

It's worth getting the right fit as it will reduce the discomfort of expressing and increase how much you can express. 🍼

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Randwick
Sydney, NSW
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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
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