Breastfeeding & Beyond - Dr Melody Jackson

Breastfeeding & Beyond - Dr Melody Jackson Comprehensive care for parents and babies, specialising in issues with breastfeeding, settling, sleep, cry/fuss problems and mental health.

Breastfeeding is not just about milk. It’s about relationship. 🤱🏽❤️Yes — breastmilk nourishes.
But breastfeeding also so...
21/10/2025

Breastfeeding is not just about milk. It’s about relationship. 🤱🏽❤️
Yes — breastmilk nourishes.
But breastfeeding also soothes, connects, repairs, attunes, and communicates. It’s a dance of eye contact, skin-to-skin, safety, and co-regulation. A space where babies feel seen, heard, and held — long before they have words.
It’s a two-way relationship, too.
Parents don’t just feed — they are fed by the oxytocin, the snuggles, the stillness.
But it’s not always easy. And when breastfeeding is hard, painful, or not what you imagined — it can hurt because it’s relational.
✨ That’s why skilled, compassionate breastfeeding care matters.
Because we’re not just helping a baby feed.
We’re supporting a relationship to grow.
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19/10/2025

This is soooooo interesting ❣️

The world of breastfeeding medicine lost a true pioneer this week.Dr Ruth A. Lawrence’s work shaped the very foundation ...
14/10/2025

The world of breastfeeding medicine lost a true pioneer this week.
Dr Ruth A. Lawrence’s work shaped the very foundation of our field — from her landmark textbook Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession to her leadership at the University of Rochester’s Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Study Center.

Her belief that breastfeeding deserved rigorous science, compassionate care, and systemic respect changed medicine forever.

As I reflect on my own journey in breastfeeding medicine, I feel her influence everywhere:
the courage to advocate when systems resist change;
the reminder that compassion and evidence must always walk hand in hand;
and the responsibility to mentor others as she once did.

Dr Lawrence paved the way for so many of us to stand where we do today.
May we honour her legacy — in every mother supported, every infant nourished, and every clinician we teach.

Rest in power, Dr Ruth Lawrence. Your work lives on in all of us. 💙

🌿 Internal vs External Locus of Control in Breastfeeding 🌿When we talk about locus of control, we’re really asking:
“Do ...
12/10/2025

🌿 Internal vs External Locus of Control in Breastfeeding 🌿
When we talk about locus of control, we’re really asking:
“Do I feel that I can influence what happens, or do I believe it’s mostly out of my hands?”

✨ Internal locus of control means believing “my choices and actions make a difference.”
In breastfeeding, this might sound like:
🤱 “If I try different positions, my baby might latch better.”
🤱 “If I ask for help, I can learn new ways to manage pain.”

✨ External locus of control means feeling “what happens is mostly up to chance, others, or circumstances beyond me.”
This might sound like:
🤱 “My baby just can’t breastfeed so why bother trying.”
🤱 “Let’s just see what happens and see if my supply increases.”

Neither is good or bad—both are human. But when parents lean too heavily on an external locus, they may feel helpless or stuck. When they connect with their internal locus, they often feel more empowered, even in challenging situations.
💡 A balanced view is key. Some things are out of our control (birth experiences, medical conditions, baby’s temperament). But recognising where we do have influence—like seeking support, adjusting feeding techniques, or making informed choices—can be incredibly empowering.
🤍 Wherever you sit on this spectrum, know this: you are not alone, and your experience is valid. Support is here to help you move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Did you know…?
Choline is a powerhouse nutrient that plays a huge role in your baby’s brain and nervous system developme...
11/10/2025

Did you know…?
Choline is a powerhouse nutrient that plays a huge role in your baby’s brain and nervous system development – and your body’s needs for it actually go up during breastfeeding.
Why is choline important?
* It supports memory, learning, and overall brain health in babies.
* It helps maintain a healthy metabolism and liver function for you.
* It’s one of the few nutrients that can be low in breast milk if your diet doesn’t provide enough.
✨ Where can you get it?
* Eggs (especially the yolk)
* Chicken, beef, salmon
* Soybeans, kidney beans
* Broccoli, Brussels sprouts
* Whole grains
Most mums don’t get enough choline, so including a variety of these foods each day can make a big difference. Some prenatal/postnatal vitamins also contain choline, but not all – it’s worth checking the label.
💡 Takeaway: Supporting your own nutrition is one of the best ways to support your baby’s. Choline is one small nutrient with a big impact!
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09/10/2025

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Parent wellbeing is child wellbeing. Evidence consistently links parental mental health, sleep, and social support with ...
07/10/2025

Parent wellbeing is child wellbeing. Evidence consistently links parental mental health, sleep, and social support with better child emotional regulation and attachment outcomes. Support isn’t “extra”—it’s the foundation.
Practical support looks like: protected rest, regular meals and hydration, skilled lactation care, sharing the night load where possible, trauma-informed healthcare, and permission to ask for help without shame.
If this resonates, share with a friend who needs reminding today. You deserve care too. 🫶



I have just had the most delicious long weekend filling up my cup with my family at the beach 🏖️ see you back in the off...
06/10/2025

I have just had the most delicious long weekend filling up my cup with my family at the beach 🏖️ see you back in the office tomorrow!

30/09/2025

In Vietnam, this image of a grandmother breastfeeding her grandchild is more than extraordinary, it’s part of a long history of shared nourishment.

Across cultures and centuries, communities have practiced cross-nursing and wet-nursing:
✨ In times when a mother was ill, passed away, or simply needed support, another woman, sometimes even a grandmother, stepped in to feed the baby.
✨ In Vietnam and other parts of Asia, women have been known to relactate, meaning they can restart or continue milk production, even later in life, when there is a baby in need.
✨ In Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Indigenous communities worldwide, shared nursing was seen as a form of survival, kinship, and solidarity.

Breastfeeding has never been just one mother and one child.

It has often been a communal act of love, protection, and survival.

This photo reminds us that human milk is not only food, it’s medicine, comfort, and a living connection that binds families and generations together.

-Love,
Badassmotherbirther

24/09/2025

Billboards have appeared at Melbourne and Sydney airports slamming Virgin Australia’s treatment of Dr Elise Turner, a Gold Coast GP and twin mama who was told she couldn’t pump in the lounge and should “go sit in a toilet instead.” 💔

Under the S*x Discrimination Act 1984, it’s illegal to discriminate against a breastfeeding or pumping mum - anywhere.

You have the legal right to feed your baby or pump breastmilk, wherever and whenever YOU need, no matter how it makes anyone else feel. 💪💜

Let’s normalise normal infant sleep. 💤If your baby…
🔹 Wakes frequently overnight
🔹 Feeds to sleep
🔹 Needs to be held, ro...
24/09/2025

Let’s normalise normal infant sleep. 💤
If your baby…
🔹 Wakes frequently overnight
🔹 Feeds to sleep
🔹 Needs to be held, rocked, or worn for naps
🔹 Sleeps best on your chest
🔹 Has no interest in “self-settling”
…you’re not doing anything wrong.
✨ That is normal infant sleep.
Babies aren’t meant to sleep through the night. Their brains are developing rapidly, and their sleep cycles are short and light for a reason — to protect them, to feed frequently, to stay close to you.
💡 Sleep isn’t a milestone to master. It’s a biological process that unfolds with time, support, and connection.
Yes, it’s exhausting.
Yes, it’s okay to need help.
But no — your baby is not broken.
And neither are you.
Instead of asking “How do I get my baby to sleep through?”, we can ask:
🤍 “How can I make nights feel more manageable?”
🤍 “What support do I need right now?”
🤍 “How can we create rhythms that work for our family?”
You are not alone in the night.
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