Should I give my baby a dummy/pacifier?
When I chose to write this blog about dummies/pacifiers I was surprised to almostdisappear down a research rabbit hole! This article considers the pros and cons ofdummy use according to Read more
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Painful inflamed breasts and mastitis – All you need to know.
The pain and fatigue associated with inflamed breasts and mastitis can lead to mothers feeling they can’t continue breastfeeding. Knowing how to manage inflamed areas of the breast (previously called Read more
Both breasts at every feed, or one?
Each mother-baby combination is unique and responsive feeding ensures baby’s individual and frequently changing needs are met optimally. Breast milk storage capacity varies greatly from woman to woman, and most Read more
What’s in a smile?
The chemistry of face to face interaction is an automatic and instinctive response for the baby and for the adult involved. When we smile at a baby our pupils dilate Read more
Giving Bottle Feeds to your Baby
It is important how a baby is held during bottle feeding. Breast fed babies spend lots of time in close contact with their mothers, allowing time for them to gaze Read more
Paced Bottle Feeding Technique:(New Baby 101 – pages 49-50)
Traditional bottle feeding method can lead to overfilling baby, which can increase posseting and vomiting, and baby becomes accustomed to the sensation of a very full stomach. .. Research has confirmed there are many benefits for a bottle-fed baby if the Paced Bottle Feeding Technique is used.
Feed, Play, Sleep – No!
Expectations regarding baby’s sleep can be the source of great anxiety for parents if they believe their baby is not sleeping ’well’ or ‘enough’. Understanding how variable baby’s sleep patterns Read more
Survival tips for brand new parents
The baby’s born and we’re going home – now what? All new parents walk out of the hospital with their newborn feeling a mix of delight and anticipation about what Read more
Qiara Breastfeeding Legends Series – Lois Wattis interview about New Baby 101 – A Midwife’s Guide for New Parents
World Breastfeeding Week’s 2022 theme is “Step Up for Breastfeeding – Educate and Support“. I was delighted to be invited to speak about New Baby 101 as part of Qiara’s Read more
Let’s Examine the Evidence for Tongue Tie & Lip Tie Surgery – Lois Wattis
This presentation was delivered at the LCANZ Trans-National Conference in Kingscliff NSW in May 2022 https://newbaby101.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LCANZ-Tongue-Tie-Evidence-Presentation-2022.pdf This document is provided for educational purposes to inform Midwives, Lactation Consultants IBCLCs, Breastfeeding Read more