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 […]
Common Questions about Breastfeeding
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 […]
Tips to prepare for Breastfeeding
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 […]
What is an Aromatherapist?
What is an aromatherapist? The word “aromatherapist” implies a person who uses aromas in therapy. Yes, that’s true, however as I’m often saying, “it’s more than just nice smells”. As with most occupations, it’s your qualifications and experience that give you the right to call yourself a professional; when we talk about professionalism, what are […]
Attachment and Bonding
For humans the bonding process can be described as the affectionate connection that develops between infant and caregiver over time. The quality of the bond between infant and caregiver affects all later development of the infant, and it influences how well children will react to new experiences, situations, and stresses. Bonding has been understood to […]
Childhood constipation & how physiotherapy can help
What is childhood constipation? Up to 30% of children between the ages of 2-10 years are suffering from functional constipation. Constipation accounts for up to 25% of visits to paediatric gastroenterologists (Hodges, Steve & Schlosberg, 2012). Functional constipation is characterised by having two or more of the following features present for at least once a […]
