Lactation Consultant - Mary Hill RM, IBCLC, CIMI

27/07/2026

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04/05/2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/Y-jw9zNilIY?si=438pkebGV0uHsM6R
Dr Vonda advice on calcium for breast feeding mums. So important to keep your bones strong.

10 likes. "Your Skeleton Is Running a 24/7 Chemistry Lab. Here's What That Means for Women Over 50"

04/03/2026

Over the years I have been often asked how safe is leftover expressed breast in an offered bottle good before it needs discarding.
New study suggests a much longer time period than previously.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1519500786849756&id=100063695470943

🚨 Recent research is challenging the CDC's strict guidelines on breast milk storage—especially for partially used bottles after feeding.

The CDC currently recommends using or discarding leftover breast milk within 1–2 hours after a baby finishes feeding from the bottle, to limit bacterial risks.

A 2026 German study (preprint on medRxiv, with 44 healthy full-term infants) tested this directly by measuring bacterial growth in leftover human milk after actual bottle feeds.

Main findings:

• Bacterial levels rose after feeding due to contact with the baby's mouth, but showed no meaningful further increase at 4 hours or 8 hours—whether kept at room temperature (~20°C) or refrigerated (4°C).

• Significant growth appeared only after 24 hours at room temperature.

• Refrigerated leftover milk stayed low-risk and stable for up to 24 hours.

For healthy, full-term babies, this suggests it's generally safe to:

• Refrigerate a partially used bottle and reuse it within 24 hours, or

• Leave it at room temperature for up to 8 hours when needed.

Unused pumped milk also proved more stable than the CDC's 4-hour room-temperature rule, with very little bacterial growth even up to 24 hours in many cases, consistent with other recent studies.

The current guidelines are understandably cautious, especially for preterm infants, NICU babies, or those with health issues, who should stick to stricter rules and check with a doctor.

For most parents with healthy babies, though, this new evidence provides real relief: less wasted breast milk, fewer stressful discards, and guidelines that better match actual safety data and everyday feeding life.

🔗 Full preprint: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.13.26346179v1.full-text

12/08/2025

Spectra pump for sale
Listing for one of My clients

Selling second hand Spectra S2+ Hospital Grade Double Electric Breast Pump for $100. It was purchased in August 2023 and used across 2 babies well. Fully functional still, just worn branding on the bottles. Please email wlmclinden@gmail if interested.

04/12/2024

If you are looking for breast feeding supplies. Kate has a great range that could support you
Contact Kate Visser IBClC

Find all you need to support your clients breastfeeding and infant feeding goals

01/10/2024

It is easy to get confused on how to dress and blanket a newborn when the weather can change from day to night, and we warm or cool our houses differently.

We know that babies sleep well when they are warm, and the air temperature are cooler, but we can’t always control this with a new baby.

The above guides are just the averages. A rule of thumb is in the summer they wear one less layer than we have on and in the winter, they wear one more layer than we have on.

E.g. if you have a winter baby and they have on a singlet and onesie on and you are going out into the cold or windy they may need a cardigan on that will be removed when you get home.

14/09/2024

Consultations available this week due to some cancellation
Pre or post natal.
New stock of pillows and mini wheat packs ideal for mastitis and Vasospasm
Call Mary for a appointment 0416201573

29/07/2024

Lactation Appointments available this week and next week
Pre and postnatal consultation in Eltham consulting room
Feel free to call me to discuss 0416201573
Private health rebates may be available