Nermine Hatem Lactation Consultant IBCLC

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Nermine Hatem Lactation Consultant IBCLC

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) | Founder of Sydney Lactation Specialist👩‍⚕️ Breastfeeding Counsellor , Home Visits 🤱

07/10/2025

Struggling with breastfeeding is real, and it’s okay to ask for help 💕. A lactation consultant can help you overcome hurdles like painful feeds, low supply, or latching issues.

04/09/2025

Let’s raise awareness, offer support, and celebrate the resilience of these tiny warriors and their families.

02/09/2025

A deep latch = less pain for mum + more milk for baby.

26/08/2025

New to breastfeeding? You're not alone.
Breastfeeding is natural—but it’s also something you and your baby learn together. 💞. The good news? These are all fixable.
Get support and make your breastfeeding journey smoother. 👯‍♀️ Tag a new mama who needs to hear this.

04/08/2025

This is the fourth trimester — raw, beautiful, exhausting, and sacred.
You deserve support that honors all of it - not just how the baby is doing, but how you are.
# Inside our postpartum care, we help with:
Breastfeeding & lactation support
Emotional check-ins
• Guidance for recovery
Real talk, free of judgment
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
You were never meant to.
Message us to book a postpartum support session or just ask questions. We’re here — really.

03/08/2025

In ancient Egypt, breastfeeding was considered a sacred and vital practice, with strong cultural and even religious significance. Breast milk was viewed as a precious substance, even a divine nectar, capable of bestowing life, strength, and longevity.
Goddess Isis and Horus:
The goddess Isis breastfeeding her son Horus was a powerful symbol, representing the sacred nature of breastfeeding and the granting of immortality through milk.

19/03/2025

A ni**le shield is a thin flexible silicone cover, placed over the ni**le before baby attaches. It has holes to allow milk to flow through.

The shield is shaped like a hat with a brim and a crown. Some shields have cut-out sections around the brim that allows your baby’s nose and/or chin to touch your skin rather than the ni**le shield.   A ni**le shield may be suggested for a variety of reasons and when other options have not worked to fix the ni**le or attachment problem. A ni**le shield is usually only used once your milk supply has increased in amount and changed from colostrum to mature milk. This usually happens 2 to 5 days after the birth. In most cases, you only need to use a ni**le shield for a short time.

Breastfeeding experts have different opinions about ni**le shields and when/if they should be tried. Some of the reasons for using them include:

sore, damaged ni**les

attachment issues (e.g. flat or inverted ni**les, baby having mouth variations such as a high palate or because of being premature)

a baby learning to feed at the breast after using a bottle. Always seek help from a lactation consultant when deciding using a ni**le shield.

12/02/2025

Benefits of hands-on pumping:
Increased milk yield: Can help express more milk than using a pump alone.
Better milk removal: Allows you to target specific areas of the breast that might not be fully drained by the pump.
Improved let-down: Gentle massage can stimulate the release of oxytocin, which helps with milk let-down.

09/02/2025

There are many birth control options that are safe to use while breastfeeding, including condoms, diaphragms, and intrauterine devices (IUDs).
Condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps
These barrier methods of contraception are safe to use while breastfeeding and don’t affect milk production.
You can use them as soon as you feel ready to have s*x.
Progestogen-only methods
These include the progestogen-only pill, implant, and injection.
You can start using them immediately after giving birth.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
A doctor or midwife can insert an IUD into your uterus after you give birth.
There are copper IUDs and progestin IUDs. The copper IUD doesn’t contain hormones and won’t affect your milk supply.
You can use an IUD for 5–10 years, depending on the type.
Natural family planning (NFP)
This hormone-free method is safe to use while breastfeeding.
It involves paying attention to your body’s natural rhythm and cycle.
You may also want to use a backup method like condoms, a diaphragm, or a cervical cap.
Combined oral contraceptive pills
You can start using them 6 weeks after giving birth if you’re breastfeeding.
They might temporarily affect growth during the first month after starting.
They might also decrease milk supply, especially during the first few weeks of breastfeeding.
You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist about which birth control method is best for you.

05/02/2025

Breastfeeding a distracted baby can be challenging, but it’s a normal part of your baby’s development. Distractibility is common around 4–6 months, 8–10 months, and when your baby is first becoming aware of the world around them.

04/02/2025

Being responsive to a baby’s needs, through interactions like responding to cries, smiles, and gestures, by feeding , cuddling or holding is crucial for healthy brain development as it fosters strong neural connections in the brain, particularly those related to social and communication skills. How to be responsive to a baby’s needs:
Observe cues: Pay attention to your baby’s facial expressions, body language, and vocalizations to understand their needs.
Respond promptly: Address your baby’s needs as soon as you notice them, whether it’s feeding, cuddling, or changing a diaper.
Make eye contact: Engage with your baby through direct eye contact while talking to them.
Use a soothing voice: Talk to your baby in a calm and gentle tone, using simple language.
Provide physical touch: Cuddling, stroking, and gentle massage can be very comforting for babies and support bonding.

31/01/2025

Paced bottle feeding is a method of bottle feeding that slows down the flow of milk, allowing babies to eat more slowly and take breaks. It mimics the natural rhythm of breastfeeding and can help prevent overfeeding , colic and upset tummies. This technique works very well with breastfed babies especially when they refuse to take a bottle. Breastfed babies are used to controlling how much milk they take at each feed. They come off the breast when they’ve had enough.

However, when babies are fed from a bottle, they have less control. It’s easy to overfeed a baby as they will tend to take more milk than they really need at each feed.

Breastfed babies are also used to being able to control the flow of milk as they feed. They may find it quite stressful feeding from a teat with a fast flow. The baby may look like they are very hungry and gulping the milk down. However, they might just be swallowing fast so they don’t choke. Why give baby control of the pace of feeds?
It allows your baby to drink the amount they want, rather than being given too much.

Giving baby only as much as they need from the bottle means they will be ready to breastfeed well when you are together. This helps your milk supply.

If you give only the amount the baby needs, you don’t need to spend as long expressing to keep up with the amount of milk your baby is being (over)fed.

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https://sydneylactationspecialist.com.au/

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