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Kate - RN & IBCLC
Lactation Consultant Services available for both in home and online consults. Im here to empower, educate and support families.

Smoothing bumps in the road to help you achieve your feeding goals whatever they may be.

19/11/2025

Unpopular opinion? But those new parents don’t owe you a visit to their newborn bubble🚫👶

It sounds harsh, but it’s one of my top rules when visiting a new family. If they want you to hold the little one, they will offer. Otherwise, your hands are better used washing dishes, holding a cup of tea for mum, or dropping off a meal.

I visit new babies regularly for my job, but even when it’s a close friend, I stick to a strict code of conduct to keep everyone happy, safe, and supported.

It’s all about respecting the new parents boundaries and their precious new born bubble. And doing what you can to support this new little family. Those newborn visits are a privilege not a right - even if you are family. Swipe to see my non-negotiables ➡️

Mummas, what was the one thing a visitor did that you appreciated the most? Let me know below! 👇

18/11/2025

Waaaaaay less than you think. 🤯

This is one of the most crucial things new parents can understand:

🍒Day 1: Their stomach is about the size of a cherry (5-7 mL).
🌰Day 3: It grows to the size of a walnut (22-27 mL).
🍑1 Week: It’s roughly the size of an apricot (45-60 mL).

That tiny size is exactly why small, frequent feeds are absolutely perfect in the early days. 1. To help support your babies growth and 2. To support you building a robust milk supply. ❤️

14/11/2025

Preach 🙌

I’ll snuggle the baby thanks - but can you do everything else??

What else are we adding to this list?

02/11/2025

Tired of feeling like a contortionist during feeds? You’re not alone! As a lactation consultant and mum, I know the real secret to a sustained breastfeeding journey isn’t finding one perfect hold, it’s having a flexible toolkit!

My personal favourites are the deeply restorative Reclined (Laid-Back) and Side-Lying positions (absolute lifesavers for postpartum recovery and maximising much-needed rest!). They harness gravity for a naturally deeper latch and more comfortable feeds.

However, to feel truly confident feeding in public, every mother should master a secure seated hold, like the Cradle or Cross-Cradle. They are the powerhouses for on-the-go discretion!

SWIPE to see your photo reference guide.

Which of these positions are you currently relying on, or which hold presents the biggest challenge right now?

Let me know in the comments! I’ll share some advanced tips and troubleshooting on the most requested position in a follow-up post. 👇

28/10/2025

The New Parent Hack That Will Save Your Sanity (And Your Time!)

If you have a healthy, full-term baby, stop spending precious hours sterilising all those pump parts and bottles. Get that time back.

For healthy, full-term infants, thorough cleaning in hot, soapy water is enough for good hygiene of your breast pump parts and breastmilk bottles.

That means you can ditch the daily sterilising and focus on a thorough wash.

🔥 BONUS TIME-SAVER: THE FRIDGE HACK

Want to push the time savings even further? Many parents use the “Fridge Hack” to store pump parts in the fridge between pumping sessions, only washing them thoroughly once per day. It’s a game-changer!

Want to know more about safe breastmilk storage times (including the Fridge Hack) and the best cleaning routines?

COMMENT “CLEAN” below and we’ll send you a link to our free, time-saving guide!

22/10/2025

Let’s be honest they couldn’t hack it 😂

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21/10/2025

The advice is outdated: Your baby is NOT waiting for you to give in.

Stop feeling guilty that your little one is “manipulating” you or is “stubborn” about taking a bottle.

The Body & Solution

Bottle refusal is a common source of parental stress, and the common fix”just leave the room” or “let them get hungry”, often makes it worse.

Here’s the truth: Bottle feeding and breastfeeding are two completely different skills! 🤯

Your baby isn’t choosing one over the other; they are simply defaulting to the suck pattern that’s easier and more familiar to them, just like an adult defaults to a skill they’ve mastered. This is a skill issue, not a behavioural issue.
It’s time to stop fighting your baby and start supporting their learning journey. You can teach them how to use a different latch and suck pattern for the bottle, leading to a much smoother feeding transition with less stress and fewer tears.

Ready to ditch the outdated guilt and learn the supportive techniques that actually work?

💬 Comment ‘BOTTLE’ below and I’ll send you my quick guide on overcoming bottle refusal without the drama!

19/10/2025

There’s a right way and a wrong way to generate a freezer stash!

At the end of the day, generating a freezer stash is always an oversupply. The key is to create one that doesn’t impact your overall feeding.

Key rules include not taking away from what your baby will be having first and maintaining consistency so your body has a chance to keep up. Consistency is crucial for generating that little oversupply and also for winding it back down.

Now, I never encourage families to have a freezer stash because most of them don’t really need it. However, I understand that it can ease some stress or provide comfort. So, I’d rather you have the right information to do it safely rather than the standard “just don’t do it” advice, which isn’t exactly helpful.

Did you feel the pressure to have a stash?

17/10/2025

PSA: REAL TALK FROM YOUR LACTATION CONSULTANT!

Thinking of building a small freezer stash? I see so much dodgy advice online, and I hate it!

While most parent don’t need need a stash, I totally get why you want that peace of mind.

My job is to make sure you do it safely, without the headache of oversupply, mastitis, or disrupting your amazing feeding journey.

Ready to ditch the pressure and learn the simple, strategic way? Swipe for my 5 essential rules for safe pumping!

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