Wollongong Lactation Consultants

Wollongong Lactation Consultants Home visits for lactation support in the Illawarra. Tongue tie clinic at Woonona Medical Practice.

T H E M A G I C O F F I LDid you know that breasts have their very own regulating system? The Feedback Inhibitor ...
11/05/2026

T H E M A G I C O F F I L

Did you know that breasts have their very own regulating system? The Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL) is a type of whey protein found in breast milk. This protein acts to slow milk production when the breast is full.
🤱🏽the longer milk stays in the breast, the higher the concentration of FIL, which signals the breast to decrease production.
🤱🏽As milk is removed, the FIL levels drop, signalling the breast to make more milk.

So, in essence, the more milk your baby takes, the more milk your b***s will make!

09/05/2026

FEED, PLAY, SLEEP….

Why does this “routine” create more problems than it solves?

Spoiler alert- cos it’s not how babies work!

BREASTFEEDING IN A PAVLIK HARNESSDarling Miss L has a solid pavlik harness due to congenital hip dysplasia. Mum continue...
02/05/2026

BREASTFEEDING IN A PAVLIK HARNESS

Darling Miss L has a solid pavlik harness due to congenital hip dysplasia. Mum continues to breastfeed by using a modified Koala Hold. Bub’s legs remain stable and supported and she is comfortable being tummy to tummy with mum.

DID YOU KNOW?Those little raised bumps around your ni***es are called Areolar or Montgomery Glands.Everyone has them, bu...
27/04/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Those little raised bumps around your ni***es are called Areolar or Montgomery Glands.
Everyone has them, but they usually become more noticeable during pregnancy.
These glands play a really important role in breastfeeding! They:
🌼 secrete an oil that helps lubricate and protect the ni**le.
🌼 play a role in the biofeedback between mother and baby.
🌼 Release a scent that stimulates a newborn’s breastfeeding instinct. This scent is similar to vernix and amniotic fluid- helping your bub find their way to the ni**le.

In fact, a study has found that this scent is so strong that newborns respond more to this scent than the scent of breastmilk!

Just another example of how incredible our bodies and our babies are! ❤️



Doucet S, Soussignan R, Sagot P, Schaal B. The secretion of areolar (Montgomery’s) glands from lactating women elicits selective, unconditional responses in neonates. PLoS One. 2009 Oct 23;4(10):e7579. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0007579. PMID: 19851461; PMCID: PMC2761488.

18/04/2026

Three things to not worry about! Plus a bonus…

Mastitis can be extremely painful and debilitating. Prompt and early treatment ensures the best chance of quick recovery...
26/03/2026

Mastitis can be extremely painful and debilitating. Prompt and early treatment ensures the best chance of quick recovery.
❤️‍🩹 ice to red areas
❤️‍🩹 ibuprofen and paracetamol every 6 hours
❤️‍🩹 feed baby as normal
❤️‍🩹 rest and hydration
Antibiotics are not a first line treatment for mastitis but please see your doctor if you feel very unwell and the above treatment does not start to help.

23/03/2026

Part 3 of weaning your toddler… Hazel is letting me do this video solo 🤣
Your breastfeeding journey is only the concern of you and your baby! There are no hard and fast rules around toddler feeding.

22/03/2026

Weaning toddlers part 2! Let’s talk about those big feelings…

21/03/2026

Weaning toddlers!!
Pop your questions in the comments…

Happy IWD!Aren’t we incredible?(Throw back to that time I celebrated IWD by giving birth to a whole person)
08/03/2026

Happy IWD!
Aren’t we incredible?

(Throw back to that time I celebrated IWD by giving birth to a whole person)

16/02/2026

What do we mean by “baby led attachment”?
It doesn’t mean that baby is left to flounder around all by themselves.

Breastfeeding is about the dynamic between mother and baby and the work they do together. Baby moves and mum instinctively moves her body to support and guide into the breast.

This helps consolidate the learning pathway so that baby can eventually latch smoothly and effortlessly.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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