Breastfeeding Lifestyle
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12 April 2023
Let's Talk About Stress and Worrying
When your precious little bundle is first placed into your arms, you feel a feeling of love like ...
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30 March 2023
Let's Talk About Self-Care
When you become a mum, it is very easy to forget that you deserve to still do things for ...
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24 March 2023
Let's talk about body image
Mama, let's begin with you are AMAZING! We are all told from the beginning that having a baby ...
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12 April 2021
Breastfeeding looks different for every mum and bub, especially for preterm or critically ill babies who need extra support, where breast milk can play a vital role in their growth and recovery.
It has always been our mission at Medela to support mums and babies through the life-giving ...
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04 March 2020
Breastfeeding in public- what's the big deal?
Breastfeeding is a normal and natural way to feed a baby however breastfeeding in public can be ...
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17 January 2020
How local Melbourne community initiative for wildlife rehydration is saving thousands of Aussie animals- One breast milk storage bag at a time!
Australia’s bushfire crisis has ravaged 11 million hectares of bush, forest and parks across the ...
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17 October 2019
7 Tips for Weaning Your Little One (#3 Makes Things SO Much Easier!)
Just like every mother and baby is different, every breastfeeding journey is different – and ...
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17 October 2019
Why Do We Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week?
First celebrated in 1992, World breastfeeding week #WBW2019 is a global celebration that occurs ...
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16 October 2019
Understanding Baby Sleep Patterns: What’s “Normal” Anyway?
Sleep deprivation! Ask any new parent and they will probably tell you about the lack of sleep ...
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16 October 2019
Postnatal Anxiety: Should I Be Worried?
The information in this article is not intended to replace medical expertise. If you are ...
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16 October 2019
Alcohol and Breastfeeding: Is it Safe to Drink While I’m Breastfeeding?
You haven’t had a drink of alcohol for nine months. You may have found abstaining from drinking ...
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16 October 2019
Breastfeeding in the Real World: 7 Tips for Controlling Visitors
The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time for everyone… and it’s likely that the list of ...
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16 October 2019
Giving Birth, Breastfeeding and Sex: Exploring Intimacy as a New Mum
Intimacy can be a different experience for every mum and her partner after giving birth. Perhaps ...
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16 October 2019
The Hum of the Breast Pump is the Soundtrack of My Life at the Moment!
Medela has partnered with Roz Kelly, Australian sports presenter and second time Mama, for ...
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15 October 2019
For Breastfeeding Awareness Week, We’re Supporting the McGrath Foundation… Here’s How You Can Help
Did you know that one in eight Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the ...
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14 October 2019
What Does Breastfeeding Look Like? An Interview with Suzie Blake
It was a pleasure for Medela to host a selection of photographs from Suzie Blake’s famous “What ...
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14 October 2019
What Can We Do to Support Breastfeeding Mums? We’d Love Your Feedback!
Recently, Medela surveyed mums on their experiences with breastfeeding in public. We asked what ...
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14 October 2019
An Open Letter to My Maternity Bra
It certainly hadn’t crossed my mind to purchase a maternity bra in the second trimester, but, I ...
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14 October 2019
Mum’s Journey: A Surprise Arrival
As a mum to be, l had an idea of how l wanted the birth of my child to go. I had a good ...
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13 October 2019
Medela Australia Asks the Experts: Questions to Dr. Donna Geddes
Dr. Donna Geddes is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Hartmann ...
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13 October 2019
Medela Australia Chats with Sarah from Stuff Mums Like
Medela Australia recently sat down with Sarah from Stuff Mums Like. We discussed her experience ...
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13 October 2019
Breastfeeding as a Busy Mum: An Interview with Karisha
Breastfeeding as a busy mum can be challenging! So, to get some advice, we sat down with ...
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13 October 2019
New Mum’s Experience Giving Birth to Preemie in Fiji Inspires Her to Help Others
A few months ago, Medela was approached by Michelle. 10 years ago, Michelle gave birth to a very ...
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10 October 2019
The Importance of Partners in the Support Networks of Australian Mums
Medela recently commissioned a survey with over 7,800 respondents. The survey provided insights ...
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07 October 2019
Understanding Postpartum Depression and Sadness: I Love My Baby… So Why Do I Feel So Sad?
Motherhood tends to be talked about in glowingly positive terms. It is described as a beautiful, ...
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05 October 2019
Finding Balance as a Mum of Multiples: An Interview with Eliza from Twingenuity
We recently sat down with the lovely Eliza from Twingenuity. She has been an inspiration, giving ...
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05 October 2019
15 Things New Mums Should Not Feel Guilty About!
It is a fact of modern motherhood that so much of our daily life is infused with feelings of ...
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04 October 2019
An Interview About Breastfeeding with Madeline from the Daily Mark
It was fantastic to catch up with first-time mum Madeline who gave birth to a beautiful baby ...
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03 October 2019
Finding Breastfeeding Support in Online Communities
Social media has made connecting with other mums easier than ever before. In fact, recent Medela ...
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03 October 2019
Breastfeeding and Motherhood: An Interview with the Amazing Rozalia Russian
We recently sat down with #Medelamum and blogger Rozalia Russian to learn about her experiences ...
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01 October 2019
New Mums Talk About Why Motherhood is Different for Everybody (Video)
Motherhood really is a different experience for every mum. In April, Medela conducted a survey ...
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01 October 2019
Breastfeeding Doesn’t Look the Same for Everyone!
Everyone’s breastfeeding experience is different. While it may come easily for some women, many ...
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