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There may be very different reasons that a mother may choose or need to use a breast pump. For many, it is simply a way to continue giving baby breastmilk when they return to work. For other mums, they are totally reliant on a breast pump as their baby may be unwell or separated from them in the Special Care Baby Unit.

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09 October 2019
Mum’s Journey Poos, Baby Massage, Dairy Intolerance, Feeding Patterns and More, Part 2

Sophie is about 10 weeks old, so, Lisa and I sat down for a quick Skype chat. This is part 2 of ...
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08 October 2019
Breast Refusal: What is it and How Can You Prevent it?

Some babies don’t like to go back to the breast once they’ve fed from traditional bottles. ...
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08 October 2019
Baby Led Weaning: Letting Your Infant Self-Feed

Breastfeeding is a relationship between two people – mother and baby. As both the mother and ...
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08 October 2019
4 Tips for Building Confidence as a New Mum

At Flourishing Mothers, we were very honoured to be part of the panel event discussing recent ...
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08 October 2019
Tips for Exclusively Expressing Mums

Most mothers want to breastfeed their baby. They are committed to giving their child the best ...
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08 October 2019
5 Powerful Reasons to Continue Breastfeeding After 6 Months

So you’ve reached the 6 months breastfeeding mark. Hooray! It was probably challenging at times ...
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08 October 2019
What’s So Special About Colostrum?

Colostrum is often thought of as separate milk to “breast milk.” In fact, colostrum is just the ...
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08 October 2019
Lisa’s Breastfeeding Journey: The First 24 Hours

Success! Our little Sophie was born at 5:41 am and has found her way to the breast and has fed ...
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08 October 2019
What Lisa Learned from Her First Phone Call with a Lactation Consultant

I heard from Lisa on their first day after leaving hospital. I was thrilled to hear of Sophie’s ...
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08 October 2019
Lisa’s First Visit with a Lactation Consultant

Beautiful baby Sophie and Lisa met me at the door with a bouncing excited newly big sister Anna. ...
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08 October 2019
Mum’s Journey, Day 12: Lisa and Katie Discuss Engorgement and Feeding on One Side

In this video, lactation consultant, Katie, talks with new mum Lisa about engorgement and breast ...
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08 October 2019
Mum’s Journey, Day 12: Talking About Night and Daytime Breastfeeding

In this video, lactation consultant Katie talks to new mum Lisa about normal newborn sleep ...
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08 October 2019
Mum’s Journey, Day 12: Lisa and Katie Discuss Comfort Feeding

In this video, lactation consultant Katie talks to new mum Lisa about frequent sucking and ...
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08 October 2019
Mum’s Journey, Day 12: Entertaining a Toddler While Feeding a Newborn

In this video, lactation consultant Katie talks to new mum Lisa about how to manage ...
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08 October 2019
Mum’s Journey, Day 12: Feeding a New Baby and Getting Out and About

In this video, lactation consultant Katie talks to new mum Lisa about getting out and about for ...
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08 October 2019
Mum’s Journey, Day 12: Lisa and Katie Discuss Baby Feeding Routines

In this video, lactation consultant Katie talks to new mum Lisa about baby feeding routines...
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07 October 2019
What to Expect in the First Few Days After Birth

Most babies will have a long breastfeed straight after birth and then will likely fall asleep ...
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07 October 2019
Exploring Breast Changes During Pregnancy: The Second Trimester

In the next 12 weeks of pregnancy (2nd trimester – weeks 13-24) you may notice the biggest ...
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07 October 2019
4 Questions New Parents Want to Ask Their Partner About Breastfeeding

Having a new baby in the home is often as overwhelming and puzzling for partners as it is for a ...
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07 October 2019
6 Tips for Breastfeeding with Inverted or Flat Nipples

Many mums often say to midwives in a passing comment at the end of an appointment “oh, by the ...
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07 October 2019
Breastfeeding Question: Can I Breastfeed with Larger Nipples?

Many women say that they were worried in pregnancy about the size of their nipples but were too ...
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07 October 2019
How Do I Know if My Baby is Getting Enough Milk?

It’s so difficult to see what they’re drinking I hear you cry! Most mums at some stage will ...
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07 October 2019
Breastfeeding Question: Why Do Babies Vomit?

Why do babies vomit? It may not be a pleasant question, but, it is one that almost all parents ...
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07 October 2019
How Breastfeeding Actually Works: Exploring the Science of Breast Milk Feeding

You spend 9 months adapting to the changes in your body due to your pregnancy and, once your ...
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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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06 October 2019
Does Introducing Solids to Baby Mean Bye-Bye to Breastfeeding?

For the first six months of life, a baby does not need any food or drink other than breastmilk - ...
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06 October 2019
Hey Mum, Wake Up I'm Hungry! Why Babies Love Breastfeeding

Hi mum! I know you are in the middle of a wonderful dream, enjoying a sunny vacation on an ...
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06 October 2019
What to Do if Your Baby Doesn’t Breastfeed in the First Golden Hour After Birth

Sometimes babies are not yet ready to feed in the first hour after birth. This may be for ...
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06 October 2019
Is it a Good Idea to Introduce a Bottle of Expressed Breast Milk to Help Mum Rest?

This is a really common question for many parents. Often it is the question asked by the partner ...
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06 October 2019
What to Expect in the First Few Days of Breastfeeding

Babies feed really, really, frequently in the first few days after birth. This is very normal ...
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06 October 2019
How Will My Body Change After Weaning My Baby?

Every mum is different and will experience the weaning phase in her own personal way. There are ...
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06 October 2019
The Science of Breastfeeding: 5 Things You Need to Know to Help Your Breast Milk Flow

Firstly we need to visualise the inside of a lactating breast. I think the best way is to ...
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06 October 2019
Practical Tips for Packing, Freezing, Re-Heating and Storing Breastmilk

Once you are accustomed to the basics of expressing breastmilk, you might want to look for new ...
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06 October 2019
Why Breastfeeding is One of the Best “Gifts” for Mum, Baby and the Family

On special days throughout the year, we give presents to those people we love and appreciate in ...
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05 October 2019
Breastfeeding Advice: Help I Think I Have Engorged Breasts!

Milk will be coming in and enlarging and filling your breasts anywhere from 24 hours to 80 hours ...
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05 October 2019
Breastfeeding Advice: Help I'm Worried as My Breasts Have Started to Never Feel Full!

When you think about it, breastfeeding is an amazing process! For starters, breastfeeding is the ...
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05 October 2019
How to Get a Baby to Sleep: Our Medela Mums Give Their Advice

One of the biggest preoccupations for new mums and dads is trying to figure out how to get a ...
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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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05 October 2019
Breastfeeding Questions: Larger Breasts and Inverted Nipples

It’s been great to talk with Lisa about her breastfeeding journey. It can understandably be ...
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05 October 2019
Breastfeeding Questions: How Can I Feed My New Baby with a Toddler Running Around?

Lisa asks: “I understand that I will have my hands full with both a toddler and a baby! What are ...
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04 October 2019
6 Questions to Ask Your Midwife or Healthcare Professional to Avoid Common Breastfeeding Problems

A lot of new mums are interested in doing everything they can to enhance their breastfeeding ...
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04 October 2019
Breastfeeding Positions That Work for Mum and Baby

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural acts in the world, but it still takes some practice and ...
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04 October 2019
Breastfeeding Advice: Understanding and Avoiding the Top-Up Puzzle Can Improve Your Milk Supply

It’s a commonly heard question, “should I give my baby some formula milk?” Many mums are faced ...
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04 October 2019
8 Tips for Breastfeeding with Larger Breasts

For women who have large breasts, breastfeeding may feel like a daunting challenge. We share our ...
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04 October 2019
Your Baby Wants *You* to Join the Breastmilk Army

One of the most important benefits of breastmilk is that it helps protect your baby from ...
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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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04 October 2019
Introducing Lisa, One of Our Amazing Medela Mums

Over the next few months, we will be following a mum’s journey through pregnancy and ...
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04 October 2019
Lisa’s Breastfeeding Diary: It’s Almost Time!

Under five weeks to go and my body is definitely telling me it’s nearing time for baby number ...
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03 October 2019
Bon Voyage! Tips for Travelling with a Breastfed Baby

Are you planning a holiday with your new baby? Or, are you perhaps getting ready to take a ...
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03 October 2019
5 Tips for Dealing with Parenting Stress for New Mums

Are you planning a holiday with your new baby? Or, are you perhaps getting ready to take a ...
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03 October 2019
Celebrating Breastfeeding and Human Milk Through Design

We recently invited art and design students from around Melbourne to design a poster to ...
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03 October 2019
How to Create a Birth Plan, Including Breastfeeding and Other Essentials

Getting ready to have a baby – especially if this is your first child – gives you so many things ...
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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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02 October 2019
Breastfeeding Advice: Why You Need to Measure Your Nipples When Using a Breast Pump!

So, you’ve decided to start using a breast pump. You’ve read the instructions and you’ve grabbed ...
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02 October 2019
Breastfeeding Advice: Tips for Breastfeeding Twins or Triplets

Whether nature is working its magic or fertility treatments are doing their job, multiple births ...
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02 October 2019
7 Ridiculous Breastfeeding Myths You Need to Know

New mums often find themselves on the receiving end of all kinds of advice. Most people are ...
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02 October 2019
What’s “Normal” When it Comes to the Frequency of Breastfeeds May Surprise You!

Many new mums are interested in whether their baby’s development and their own experience as a ...
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02 October 2019
Solutions to Common Challenges Working Breastfeeding Mums Face

One of the biggest challenges that new mothers face is going back to work after having a baby. ...
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02 October 2019
Which Medela Breast Pump Should I Use? We Have Answers!

Which Medela breast pump should I use? We hear this question all the time at Medela. So, we hope ...
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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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30 September 2019
Preparing to Breastfeed My Second Baby

Being pregnant with her second child, Sara, from Kids Magazine, has been reflecting on things ...
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30 September 2019
Breastfeeding Tips and Solutions – 7 Ways to Deal with Sore Nipples

Being a new mum takes you on an adventure that is full of surprises and challenges. If you have ...
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30 September 2019
Having a Second Child? Tips for Managing a Toddler and a New Baby

Adding another baby to your family can be a wonderful gift for your first child; they get a new ...
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30 September 2019
5 Unexpected Tips for Babies with Colic

Colic is one of the great mysteries of a baby’s life. No one knows for sure what causes ...
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30 September 2019
Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mums: Finding the Right Balance When Working and Expressing

Many new mums struggle with balancing the needs of their careers and their children. They want ...
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30 September 2019
3 Positive Ways Breastfeeding and Motherhood Change Your Brain

We’ve all heard the expression “mummy brain,” which mums jokingly use to describe the ...
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30 September 2019
Mother’s Milk in the NICU: Exploring the Many Benefits of Breast Milk

Providing mother’s milk is the most helpful thing a mum can do for her baby who is in the NICU ...
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07 September 2019
Exploring Breast Changes During Pregnancy: The Third Trimester and After Birth

If you are in the last trimester of pregnancy, your breasts will probably be feeling quite large ...
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07 September 2019
Looking for Expert Advice on How to Clean Your Breast Pump and Accessories? We Have Answers!

You may have heard that it is recommended to wash certain foods, such as fruits and veggies, as ...
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06 September 2019
Welcome to the 4th Trimester of Pregnancy!

Pregnancy has three trimesters, but newborn babies are so small and vulnerable that for them, ...
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06 September 2019
Exploring Breast Changes During Pregnancy: What Happens in the First Trimester?

Some women find that the first thing they notice about being pregnant is the breast changes they ...
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05 September 2019
This Breastfeeding Checklist for New Mums Will Make Your Life So Much Easier!

If you are a new mum, there are really only two things you need for a successful breastfeeding ...
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