Breastfeeding Doctor - Dr. Sharon Silberstein

13/01/2026

The parents of this baby were told at birth that it would be very traumatic for the newborn to have a tongue tie procedure done at birth. This baby has had trouble with wind and discomfort for many weeks and at 5 months still wakes up with painful stomach pain.
I carried out the tongue tie procedure, which really was not traumatic at all. The baby recovered within minutes of the procedure and breastfed immediately after.

10/01/2026

I’m sure many mums can relate…

07/01/2026

Can we just agree that tongue ties are only assessed and diagnosed by HCPs who are adequately trained?

06/01/2026

Unfortunately man mums get terrible advice when the have a breast infection or an abscess. Please get in touch with an experienced IBCLC to manage lactation through this difficult time

31/12/2025

A very happy and healthy New Year to everyone!!

16/12/2025

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15/12/2025

Yes, working out is now super important to me and non negotiable anymore. I’m desperate to not only progress further but I also I pray that I never, ever go back to the version of me I was 2 years ago.
I am so grateful to my PT for supporting me for the last 7 months, never taking no for an answer, for believing in me when I don’t and for seeing my potential. I’m excited to see where this journey will take me.

16/11/2025

Most mums know what it’s like to be in survival mode. Constant night wake ups, sleep deprivation, snacking on children’s left overs, not having time to sit down for regular meals, quick carbs to keep going, high cortisol. We all know what it means to get to the end of the day feeling proud to have made it through another day, having kept the kids not online alive but thriving. In the process I completely forgot myself. I kept going and going until I was at my all time high weight. 2 years ago I finally pulled the emergency break and made drastic changes. With the help of GLP-1 medication, complete overhaul of my eating habits and personal training, I am getting closer to my goal. I can’t thank my personal trainer enough for daily motivation and pushing me further than I ever thought possible. I am turning 46 soon, and I am now stronger and healthier than I’ve ever been.

16/11/2025

This is a crazy story of another family failed by the system. Sadly I see these stories every day. And it’s not ok! I am so sorry for the mums who are robbed of the opportunity to breastfeed their baby because the health care professionals involved in their care were simply uninformed. And months later they are still struggling. I know that if I had seen this baby at birth, this story would have taken a U-turn. It’s unacceptable that mothers are left to search for answers.

01/09/2025

Some Tongue Ties might spontaneously partially rupture during crying or feeding. This doesn’t mean we should wait until it resolves itself. This baby’s tongue tie was so thick and tight, only the thinner anterior portion tore. Mum had noticed a small sudden improvement in his bottle feeding. I fully divided his tongue tie in clinic and we are now seeing so much more improvement, he is finally able to finish full feeds.