I share gentle, effective management strategies and non-judgmental support that helps put good habits in place.
If you’re struggling with an unsettled baby and bewildered by all the ‘expert’ advice, I’ll give you the personalised guidance and answers you’re looking for.
I’ll assess what’s going on considering their health, temperament and stage of development. Then I’ll make manageable recommendations that will help you understand and respond soundly – all within the context of your parenting preferences.
Drawing on decades of experience and the very latest research, I’ll give you comprehensive advice and a clear plan of action that’s gentle and individualised.
Areas of Experience
Sleep Consulting
Believe it or not, around 30% of children will develop behavioural sleep problems. I’ve worked with babies and exasperated parents facing a range of sleep challenges both intrinsic (nature) and extrinsic (nurture). And in my experience, even if you’ve tried ‘everything’, these sleep problems can be quickly and easily resolved. You just need the right support, strategy and confidence to trust in the process.
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Sleep onset association – aka trouble falling asleep
The inability to fall asleep without someone or something (e.g. patting, rocking, holding, co-sleeping, nursing, feeding, sucking on a dummy, watching TV).Sleep maintenance difficulties – aka trouble staying asleep
Similar to sleep onset association but the infant or child wakes in the night requiring someone or something to fall back asleep, e.g. a bottle or dummy.Sleep anxiety/fears
The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep alone yet sleeps well if a parent/adult is present (comes with complaints of insomnia, fears and other worries).Parasomnias – aka unwanted experiences during the sleep/wake cycle
Unexplained crying, screaming, distress, talking, moving, walking, banging or hitting in the night or upon waking (includes sleep terrors, confusional arousals, nightmares, sleep walking, sleep talking and repetitive movement).Inappropriate sleep etiquette – aka unwanted sleep behaviours
Includes not going to bed, not staying in bed, late bed time, early morning waking, inappropriate bedtime requests (e.g. food or drink) as well as talking, singing or playing instead of sleeping.
If the sleep issue your little one is having isn’t in this list, don’t worry. I can help!
Whatever behavioural sleep problem your little one’s facing, I’ll create an easy-to-follow personalised sleep plan with action steps and troubleshooting tips that take out the guesswork. So you and your baby can get the sleep you’ve been dreaming of and wake up refreshed to tackle the day.
Lactation Consulting
Breastfeeding may be natural but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Nursing a newborn is relentless so if you’re struggling, it can really take its toll. The good news is, a skilled lactation consultant can help you find your rhythm so you and baby both get the best from the experience. If feeding is getting stressful, it’s time to get some help.
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Breastfeeding premature babies or multiple infants
Tongue tie, or post tongue tie rehabilitation
Effective latching and positioning at the breast
Breastfeeding adopted or surrogate infants
Breastfeeding after breast surgery
Building, boosting and or maintaining milk supply
Sore/cracked nipples, ductal thrush, blocked ducts or mastitis
Nipple shields and supply lines
Vasospasim
Expressing and storing breastmilk
Weaning from breast to bottle naturally
Ways to stop lactation
Supplemental feeding methods (Bottle, cup, syringe)
Soothing infants with excessive crying or colic symptoms
Understanding and managing reflux (physiological, Gastro Osophageal Reflux Disease GORD and silent reflux)
Any other breastfeeding or related problem or concern.
Post Natal Support
Bringing a newborn home is exciting. But the fourth trimester is one hell of a demanding time. As a lactation consultant and postnatal midwife, I care for, educate and support parents in those early days when everything feels unfamiliar and even the simplest thing seems like an impossible task.
I’m a trained Mothercraft Nuse who will empower you with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices and confidently navigate the crazy beautiful days of early parenthood.
Parenting a newborn is a challenge.
Your baby didn’t come with instructions and when it comes to crying, feeding, settling and sleep problems there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
Though there’s plenty of information out there (books, blogs, fellow parents, strangers at the supermarket), advice can be conflicting. And when you’re sleep-deprived new parent, it’s hard to know where to turn.
This is where I come in, by helping parents just like you overcome the overwhelm and learn healthy skills for happy babies.