Rebecca McAllister - Breastfeeding Expert Lactation Consultant IBCLC

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06/03/2024

Happy IBCLC Day to all of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants in public service and in private practice. A big thank you to peers in the voluntary sector.

In Ireland we have and
providing families with so much support and community.

To my clients, past and present, it has been such a privilege to be there for you when you needed me.

Big shout out to all of those working towards the qualification


Real footage of me with my newborn 😂
11/12/2023

Real footage of me with my newborn 😂

Post 2 for World Prematurity Day. Well done to all of those who have had a baby arrive earlier than expected. Breastmil...
18/11/2023

Post 2 for World Prematurity Day. Well done to all of those who have had a baby arrive earlier than expected. Breastmilk is medicine for premature babies. Breastmilk automatically adapts if a baby has been born before 37 weeks. It uniquely adapts to the very specific needs of a premie baby.

Pumping milk is hard. Expressing for a premie baby is very challenging, especially with all the additional stress, worry, and recovery from birth.

Well done to those supporting the families of early babies, those caring for the babies in SCBUs and NICUs, milk donors, and to the parents and their warrior babies 💞

Tag a friend to elt then know how proud you are of their work in this area 💕

Post 1 was about why breastmilk is important for premature infants.



Did you know that breast milk is like a superhero shield for premature babies?💪Studies have shown that breastfed prematu...
18/11/2023

Did you know that breast milk is like a superhero shield for premature babies?💪

Studies have shown that breastfed premature babies are less likely to develop serious illnesses like sepsis, necrotising enterocolitis, and pneumonia. Those premies who get breastmilk gain weight better, and reach developmental milestones sooner than formula-fed babies. 🤱🍼

The music I've chosen for this is also poignant as the singer-songwriter Dan Wilson wrote it while his wife was pregnant with their first child Coco. Coco was born 3 months early just before they started recording this song (and the album it is on). The day the song was released was the day their daughter was discharged from NICU, giving the words greater significance.

Share your journey in the comments below! 💖




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Have you checked out my Instagram account •This is why your baby rarely has bad breath!Breastmilk and baby saliva combin...
26/09/2023

Have you checked out my Instagram account

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This is why your baby rarely has bad breath!

Breastmilk and baby saliva combine to produce hydrogen peroxide, which has antimicrobial properties. This chemical reaction was discovered by Australian researchers in 2015. This interaction between breastmilk and baby saliva is described as a unique biochemical synergism. Baby saliva contains ten times the necessary compounds compared to adult saliva, making it potent in this reaction. The hydrogen peroxide generated from this mixture can kill staph and salmonella infections and inhibit bacterial growth for up to 24 hours. The transition from infant to adult saliva begins when the baby is weaned. Each time the baby feeds, there is the potential for immediate and prolonged antimicrobial effects in the baby's mouth and gut. It is fascinating to note that this natural process can serve as medicine to prevent and treat infections in the baby's oral cavity and digestive system.


Up there for thinking, down there for dancing 😂
14/03/2020

Up there for thinking, down there for dancing 😂

Mini positivity challenges to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 😊Let's strengthen the positive space online by getting ...
01/08/2019

Mini positivity challenges to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 😊
Let's strengthen the positive space online by getting the hashtag trending. Keep smiling and boobing or pumping. Getting the positive vibes out is very powerful ❤️ Seeds of positivity take root 😊
Here are some ideas to spread the positivity (feel free to add more in the comments):
❤️ Use the hashtag
❤️ Share your positive breastfeeding moments, journeys or stories using the hashtag
❤️ Send positive BFing feedback to your healthcare provider. In Ireland you can send positive feedback online via the HSE's Your Service Your Say
❤️Attend your local breastfeeding group. In Ireland these are: Cuidiú, La Leche League, Friends of Breastfeeding, or PHN led Breastfeeding group. You don't need to be a member
❤️ Breastfeeding in public
❤️ Share a brelfie (selfie where you are breastfeeding)
❤️ Change your profile photo to a brrastfeeding one
❤️ Say "Happy World Breastfeeding Week" to one of your WhatsApp groups
❤️ Mention in casual conversation how happy you are that it's World Breastfeeding Week
❤️ Tell another BFing parent how good a job they are doing BFing or supporting their BFing partner
❤️ Tell a pumping parent how inspiring they are for ever drop of liquid love they have expressed and nourished their child with
❤️ Thank those who have donated EBM to the Milk Bank and to other parents
❤️ Donate to your local breastfeeding charities. In Ireland these are: Cuidiú, LLL, or FOBF
❤️ Send hugs and hope to that person you know who is going through those intense early days
❤️ Give a high five, smile, water or sweets to a random BFer you see nursing in public (NIP)
❤️ Enjoy your LO's eye contact as they get your milk 😍
Let me know in the comments how you'll be spreading some positivity



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