When you have a new baby you may or may not be prepared for the extra cleaning that comes with this new territory, it can be hard to remember all the guidelines for cleaning and sterilising infant feeding equipment. Below you will find a quick go-to reference point to answer all of your cleaning questions ..read more

Inside the womb, baby’s circulatory system includes the cord and placenta. Between 30-50% of baby’s blood volume is in the cord and placenta at the time of birth. This blood belongs in baby’s body, and this blood will be returned to baby’s body via nature’s clever design if the process is not interfered with. When ..read more

Words by Bec Hi there, I have just completed my 6 week check and discharge from mama and wanted to provide some feedback on my experience.  I engaged with Mama due to my previous difficult birth experience and some of my fears around birthing again. By the end of my first appointment with Josie in Kensington ..read more

What is a Lactation Consultant? A Lactation Consultant, also known as a ‘IBCLC’ (stands for ‘International Board Certified Lactation Consultant’) and is the highest accredited healthcare professional that specializes in Lactation and all things breast, chest or bottle feeding! An IBCLC is an internationally recognized qualification and the only qualification that exist that specializes in ..read more

Words by Megan Saturday night (39 weeks) Lachy and I went out for the afternoon. We ended up at The Gem and had tacos for dinner, I remember posting our feast and writing ‘hopefully this is the last supper!’ It was.  Sunday morning I woke up and went to the toilet numerous times – if ..read more

Q/ When will my breastmilk come in?  The first milk is colostrum, a rich source of immune protective factors, is stored in breast tissue from approximately 16 weeks. Towards the end of the third trimester (and sometimes earlier), some women may experience secretions of colostrum on their nipples. Others may only be aware when they actively hand ..read more

We always planning a home birth but were told at 32 weeks (!!!) I had “put on too much weight” and my “BMI was too high” to birth safely at home. This, along with the fact that I had declined the gestational diabetes test, meant I would not be supported in a home birth. Not only did My midwife suggest ..read more

Our Lactation Consultant, Sarah shares some tips on how to prepare to breastfeed. So many people say they were well prepared for labour and birth (as much as you can be…) but underestimated the journey after bubs arrival. Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things on earth but not easy for most mums and ..read more

First time mom, posterior home birth, post-partum hospital transfer – positive outcome My journey to the midwives at MAMA started when I was 8 weeks pregnant and exploring birth options. I wanted to have a natural physiological childbirth, prevent unnecessary medical interventions, and build my emotional and psychological support team. After just one meeting with ..read more

During pregnancy, almost every part of your body changes in one way or another. Your fingers can swell, your nose can get wider, your tummy expands, and not to mention, hello cankles! One of the areas of your body that changes the most, though, is your breasts. On average, a woman’s breasts will increase around ..read more