What is a lactation consultant? A Lactation Consultant is a breast feeding specialist who is trained to educate mothers how to breastfeed their new babies. Some lactation consultants are midwives, like I am, and others are passionate mothers who have decided to specialise in lactation. Lactation...
For new mums, breastfeeding can be challenging, uncomfortable and at times emotionally and physically stressful. Many find themselves in a slumped posture, arching over while breastfeeding, look at their baby or pick it up. Muscular fatigue is common due to this stooped posture. The body is...
Many of my patients report that their body feels much better while away from work or on holidays. This isn’t really a surprise as we’re usually more active, swimming at the beach and most importantly, less stressed! If you’ve started back at work this week, check...
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't slightly addicted to my phone. Although I aim to cut back from using it, particularly at night, I find it is easy to slip back into poor habits again with screen time. I'm sure I'm not the...
These colder days call for comfort foods and this healthy vegetarian dish is packed full of goodness! It has recently become a favourite in my home. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 leek, chopped 3 stalks of celery, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 cup corn ¼ cup parsley,...
One of the most common contributors to my patient’s spinal issues is poor posture. We’ve heard it since we were children – “stand up straight, don’t slouch!” While it is true that standing up straight is beneficial structurally for our body, it also can have...