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Caryn Campbell Physiotherapy, Green Point (2025)

05/02/2025

Reach out if you’re a Cape Town mom with a chesty sick little one. Get treatment and the right guidance to manage your child’s secretions at home and get them on the mend a whole lot faster!

05/02/2025

If you are struggling with painful ni***es or having difficulty getting baby to latch this is for you. A consult will include laser to help your ni***es heal, a screening of baby for any oral restrictions and latching and breastfeeding guidance.
Experiencing engorgement, lumps in your breast or mastitis? Early and appropriate treatment is critical to prevent complications!

17/08/2023

Hey, I’m Caryn 👋🏼 Welcome to my page 🌸

Here’s a little bit about me

👐🏼I am a physiotherapist and certified breastfeeding specialist based in Cape Town and working in the southern suburbs.

My 2 great passions are supporting breastfeeding moms 🤱🏼and paediatric development and respiratory care 👶🏼

👩‍👦I am mom to an incredible almost-2-year-old, who is my reason for creating this business.

Becoming a mom has grown and shaped me in ways I never imagined. I am eternally grateful to be on this journey and passionate about helping other moms along their journeys too 🌸

🏃‍♀️I am a runner and have recently gotten into trail running which is amazing 🤩

I love a good creative outlet - painting, singing and dancing are my go to’s. Luckily all toddler inclusive 🤪

I relax by taking walks with my little guy to some of the incredible wine farms we are lucky to have close by, you just can’t beat a safe space to run free while mommy relaxes with a beautiful view and a happy toddler 😅 ice cream is a common addition to this outing 🍦🤪

I am also a big believer in having a solid mom tribe, and we have a couple of incredible moms groups and play groups which keep us busy most afternoons 💜

Please feel free to ask me any questions 🌼

26/07/2023

The focus for baby shoes should be on flexibility, lightweight, and allowing enough room for the toes to move freely. These features support the natural development of their feet and help them learn to walk and move comfortably.

providing too much arch support in baby shoes can be detrimental. Babies' feet are still growing and developing, and they need the freedom to move and develop naturally. Restricting the natural movement of their feet by using highly supportive shoes can hinder their foot and leg muscle development.

25/06/2023

❓An abscess is the body's way of sealing off an infection to prevent it from spreading. Is is a little sack filled with puss.

🙌🏼 A breast abscess, feels like a painful, swollen lump inside the breast. Much like a plugged duct 🤔 so how do you know which it is??
… Most lumps in breastfeeding moms are plugged ducts. A Breast abscess typically follows only after or during an infection, like mastitis, and is also usually accompanied by a fever, body aches and fatigue.

🤒 Symptoms usually include red, hot skin above the lump, fever, and flu-like feelings. …Sounds like mastitis too right 🤔 an abscess usually follows after mastitis. This is the reason prompt and effective management of mastitis is so important. If you’ve just had mastitis and you now have a lump and flu like symptoms again, it likely an abscess. If you’ve just recently discovered a plugged duct and are starting to experience flu like symptoms, it’s more likely the beginnings of mastitis either way… see your Doctor and/or lactation specialist to help guide you further.

🧑‍⚕️ If you suspect an abscess you need to see your doctor ASAP! Diagnosis involves ultrasound and testing the fluid from the lump

⚠️ Risk factors include untreated engorgement and mastitis, abrupt breastfeeding cessation, smoking, and obesity.

💉 An abscess needs immediate treatment. Treatment involves draining the pus through needle aspiration, catheter drainage, or surgical incision and drainage.

💊Antibiotics are typically prescribed.

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21/06/2023

Mastitis! The dreaded word no breastfeeding mom wants to hear 😰

🦠 Mastitis is an infection of the breast.
It happens when milk isn't fully drained from the breast, leading to a bacterial infection.

❓Factors like blocked milk ducts, irregular feeding patterns, or poor latch can contribute to the development of mastitis.

The main differentiating factor between a blocked duct and mastitis is the flu like symptoms. This is because mastitis is an infection of the breast, which means your body is reacting to, and fighting an infection.

Chances are, if you’ve got mastitis you started with a blocked duct, and have already thrown everything and the kitchen sink at it but it still didn’t work!

☎️If you can’t clear it yourself reach out sooner rather than later!!

19/06/2023

A plugged milk duct is like a tiny traffic jam in your milk highway 🚧
It occurs when milk gets trapped in one of the ducts in your breasts, causing a blockage.

🤔 What will you feel? Brace yourself for some telltale signs!
- You might notice a tender, firm lump in your breast, which can be a little uncomfortable.
- Milk backs up behind this lump causing an area of extra firm and tender breast, could be in a tube shape or a wedge. Even after feeding this area stays firm as everything behind the plug is stuck there
- Some moms experience stabbing pains during let down or when milk comes in
- There may be redness over the area and a little warmth. If this is happening there is inflammation and this is a warning sign for mastitis.

⚠️ if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms don’t wait and see, it’s time to act before it leads to an infection called mastitis.

Why do I have a plugged duct? Plugged milk ducts can be caused by a variety of factors. Think tight bras, poor milk drainage, skipped feedings, or even pressure on your breasts from carrying a hefty diaper bag! 😅 It can also be triggered by stress or fatigue. The wonders of motherhood, right?

🎉 But, fear not! While plugged milk ducts can be a bump in your breastfeeding journey, they're super common and temporary. Remember, knowledge is power!

Checkout https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs1i9ovqspe/?igshid=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA== for how to manage a blocked duct!

01/04/2023

Swaddling babies is a surprisingly controversial topic.

While a good comforting swaddle certainly has its place, remember to provide plenty of skin to skin time as well, for co-regulation, milk supply and letting baby be free to explore their reflexes.

There’s a reason many babies fight the swaddle. They want their hands free to explore their reflexes, and it’s important for them to do this.

Take away… swaddling isn’t bad, but don’t over do it. Don’t forget skin to skin!

29/03/2023

Breastmilk is incredible! It can change its composition to meet the needs of your baby at different stages of development and under different circumstances, including when the your baby is sick. When your little one is sick, their saliva sends messages to your breast to change the milk composition according to their needs.

1. Antibodies: Breastmilk contains antibodies that help protect baby from infections. When a baby is sick, the mother's body produces more specific antibodies to fight the particular infection. These antibodies are then passed on to the baby through breastmilk, providing the baby with the necessary protection.
2. Immune cells: Breastmilk also contains white blood cells that help fight infections. When a baby is sick, the number of immune cells in the breastmilk increases to help the baby fight the infection.
3. Increased fat and calories: When a baby is sick, they may have a decreased appetite or difficulty feeding. Breastmilk responds by increasing the amount of fat and calories, providing the baby with more energy and nutrition in a smaller volume.
4. Changes in taste and smell: Breastmilk may change in taste and smell when a baby is sick, which can make it more appealing to the baby and encourage them to feed.

27/03/2023

Liquid gold!

Breast milk contains all the necessary nutrients that a newborn needs for healthy growth and development, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

It also contains antibodies and other immune-boosting substances that can help protect the baby from infections and illnesses.

In addition to its nutritional benefits, breast milk can also promote bonding between the mother and baby. Breastfeeding releases hormones like oxytocin that can create feelings of calm and relaxation, both for mommy and baby.

Breast milk is also easily digestible, which can reduce the incidence of colic and other digestive problems in infants. It is also believed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other serious health conditions, such as asthma, obesity, and diabetes.

23/03/2023

When our little ones get respiratory infections, their breathing is challenged. Some conditions will challenge them more than others, and hopefully you never have to see your little one in distress, but it’s important to know the signs, because these are indicators that your child is struggling and needs to see a Doctor.

Little lungs have less ability to cope with stressors than big lungs due to structural immaturity. That means that babies and younger children are at greater risk for respiratory distress than older children and adults.

Respiratory distress is exactly what it sounds like. The lungs are not coping, and are fighting hard to maintain the bodies demands for oxygen.

This fight to maintain oxygen levels can be seen visibly as they increase their rate of breathing, start using their tummy muscles vigorously, flaring their little noses and grunting with all the effort.

If your little one is doing any of these things, they are in distress. They can not maintain this level of work for long, as their muscles will fatigue and you will see them become more pale and possibly turning blue around the lips , finger, and nail beds.

A child in respiratory distress usually needs Oxygen. Use your mom intuition here. If you just see a small amount of increased work of breathing then go to your paediatrician or GP. If they really appear to be working very hard and if there is any discoloration then you need to head to the closest ED NOW!

23/03/2023

When out little ones get respiratory infections, their breathing is challenged. Some conditions will challenge them more than others, and hopefully you never have to see your little one in distress, but it’s important to know the signs, because these are indicators that your child needs oxygen and you need to get them to the hospital NOW!

Little lungs have less ability to cope with stressors than big lungs due to structural immaturity. That means that babies and children are at greater risk for respiratory distress than older children and adults.

Respiratory distress is exactly what it sounds like. The lungs are not coping, and are fighting hard to maintain the bodies demands for oxygen.

This fight to maintain oxygen levels can be seen visibly as they increase their rate of breathing, start using their tummy muscles vigorously, flaring their little noses and grunting with all the effort.

If your little one is doing any of these things, they are in distress. They can not maintain this level of work for long, as their muscles will fatigue and you will see them become more pale and possibly turning blue around the lips , finger, and nail beds.

A child in respiratory distress usually needs Oxygen. Use your mom intuition here. If you just see a small amount of increased work of breathing then go to your paediatrician or GP. If they really appear to be working very hard and if there is any discoloration then you need to head to the closest ED NOW!

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