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Mae Milk IBCLC Lactation Specialist, RM,RN.

When your milk first comes in, your breasts can suddenly feel incredibly full, firm and uncomfortable. Hello, engorgemen...
03/09/2026

When your milk first comes in, your breasts can suddenly feel incredibly full, firm and uncomfortable. Hello, engorgement! 🫣

The good news? It’s common, particularly in those early days.

Offer your baby frequent feeds and, if they’re struggling to latch because the breast is very firm, gently hand expressing a little milk beforehand may help soften the area.

Cool packs after feeds can also provide some welcome relief. ❄️

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Postpartum Sleep Tip #1: Honour the Nap 💤Even short bursts of rest matter.A 20–30 minute nap while bub snoozes can help...
02/09/2026

Postpartum Sleep Tip #1: Honour the Nap 💤

Even short bursts of rest matter.

A 20–30 minute nap while bub snoozes can help restore your energy and improve your mood. Think of naps as medicine, not an indulgence.

When you’re caring for a newborn, rest doesn’t always come in long stretches. Taking the opportunity to sleep when you can still counts. 💛

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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📞 0401-345-445 | 📧 [email protected] | 📍 Canberra, ACT

01/09/2026

True or False?

What do you think the answer is? Pause the video and drop your
guess below before the answer is revealed! 👇
Not sure? Take your best shot anyway - you might surprise
yourself! 😄

If you've got a friend who's expecting, a new mum, or the
person who always seems to know these things, tag them and
see if they get it right too. 👶💛

Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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maemilk.com.au/contact-us
📞 0401-345-445 | 📧 info@maemilk .com .au |📍 Canberra,
ACT



💛 A little reminder for wherever you are on your parenting journey.Some days feel magical. Some days feel messy. Most da...
31/08/2026

💛 A little reminder for wherever you are on your parenting journey.
Some days feel magical. Some days feel messy. Most days are a little bit of both.
If this quote resonated with you, give it a ❤️, save it for later, or tag/share it with someone who might need to hear it today.

What's one piece of parenting wisdom that's stayed with you? We'd love to hear it in the comments. 👇

Looking for more inspo or support? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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📞 0401 345 445 | 📧 [email protected] | 📍 Canberra, ACT

"But breastfeeding is natural… shouldn't I just know how to do it?"If you've ever had that thought, you're far from alon...
30/08/2026

"But breastfeeding is natural… shouldn't I just know how to do it?"

If you've ever had that thought, you're far from alone. 💗

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it always happens easily or instinctively.

You're learning.

Your baby is learning.

Your body is recovering from birth while beginning the enormous job of producing milk. And you're doing all of this while adjusting to life with a newborn.

There can be questions about attachment, positioning, milk supply, ni**le pain, feeding frequency and whether your baby is actually getting enough.

You don't receive extra points for figuring it all out alone.

If feeding hurts, you're worried about supply or something simply doesn't feel right, reaching out early can help identify what's happening and give you practical strategies tailored to you and your baby.

Breastfeeding support isn't a sign that you've failed. It's part of the journey. 💛

👉 Swipe through to learn more about breastfeeding after birth.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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📞 0401-345-445 | 📧 [email protected] | 📍 Canberra, ACT

28/08/2026

Good morning from BALI for the ASTOT 2026 Symposium! So excited for the new opportunities to learn and grow!

Reach out to Jen ➡️ 🌸 DM us | Book a consult via the website: maemilk.com.au/contact-us 📞 0401-345-445 | 📧 info@maemilk .com .au |📍 Canberra, ACT

Found a sore, tender lump that just won’t seem to budge? 💛Rather than vigorously massaging or repeatedly pumping, contin...
28/08/2026

Found a sore, tender lump that just won’t seem to budge? 💛

Rather than vigorously massaging or repeatedly pumping, continue feeding your baby normally and keep things gentle.

Cold packs after feeds may help with swelling and discomfort too.

And if that stubborn lump isn’t improving, it’s worth getting some personalised support.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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Does breastmilk suddenly lose its goodness when your baby turns one? Absolutely not. 💗There’s a persistent myth that aft...
27/08/2026

Does breastmilk suddenly lose its goodness when your baby turns one? Absolutely not. 💗

There’s a persistent myth that after 12 months breastmilk somehow “turns to water” or becomes little more than a source of comfort.

Your milk doesn’t know when your toddler has blown out their first birthday candle. 🎂

Breastmilk continues to provide nutrition and immune-supporting components beyond the first year. As your child grows, breastfeeding simply becomes one part of an increasingly varied diet.

And yes, breastfeeding can provide comfort and connection too. That doesn’t make it nutritionally meaningless.

There’s no magic cut-off where breastmilk suddenly stops being valuable.

If breastfeeding beyond 12 months works for you and your little one, there’s no need to feel that your milk has somehow passed its use-by date. 💛

👉 Swipe through to learn more about breastfeeding beyond 12 months.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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📞 0401-345-445 | 📧 [email protected] | 📍 Canberra, ACT

Worried your baby isn’t getting enough milk? You’re definitely not alone. 💛Milk supply works largely on supply and deman...
26/08/2026

Worried your baby isn’t getting enough milk? You’re definitely not alone. 💛

Milk supply works largely on supply and demand, so frequent and effective milk removal is important.

But before adding endless pumping sessions or “top-up” pumps, it helps to understand what’s actually happening. Sometimes perceived low supply and true low supply are two very different things.

A feeding assessment can help take the guesswork out of it and give you a plan that suits you and your baby.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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