Mums Express

06/06/2026

Breastfeeding can be hot, thirsty work! A fully breastfeeding mum produces ~800 mL milk per day and her metabolism is working hard to support milk production. A recent study showed that breastfeeding mums lose additional fluid through sweat too! Adequate fluid intake is important to ensure you don't get dehydrated.
- Keep a water bottle with you wherever you go
- Add citrus wedges or frozen berries for variety
- monitor your urine colour- it should be a clear, pale yellow colour

What is your favourite drink?

ref: Malisova et al, 2024 doi: 10.3390/nu16132157

05/06/2026

Science clearly shows that babies are born with an immature nervous system, and depend on constant close physical contact to regulate their body systems and emotional state.
Frequent breastfeeding, skin to skin cuddles and holding or carrying your baby helps them to feel safe, and over time, to learn how to regulate themselves. You are not spoiling your baby, you are setting them up for success!


Thanks for highlighting this great systematic review: Dias-Rojas et al, 2025 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2025.106277

01/06/2026

Do you know anyone expecting multiple birth babies? Sharon will be running a breastfeeding workshop for MBAWA, see details below 💗💙

31/05/2026

Becoming a parent brings significant and lasting life changes that we are often unprepared for. It’s important to talk openly and explore options for self care.

30/05/2026

Our UWA team is always working on improving pumping efficiency and comfort. If you use a breast pump and are willing to attend 2 study visits at UWA please get in touch with the team 😊

27/05/2026

I've just listened to the first episode of this new podcast that examines common parenting advice with scientists and researchers.
Easy to listen to, and short episodes may it easy to access some sound information!

https://open.spotify.com/show/033h49cHcjTnEhZqVfhGxR?si=5393855a19d140f0

Podcast · The Baby Fact Check · The new parenting podcast where trusted experts fact check the baby advice filling your social media feed. Hosted by new dad - and creator & host of the popular BBC podcast Sliced Bread - Greg Foot. Series 1 focuses on newborn babies — fact checking advice on newb...

19/05/2026

How can I be sure that my breastfed baby is getting enough milk?
Babies come in all shapes and sizes. It can be easy to compare your baby with others and wonder if you are on track. A baby's weight gains provide useful information, but weight gain is not always steady from week to week. Other reassuring signs of adequate milk intake and infant growth include:
- Baby is content after most feeds
- Baby has at least 5 heavily wet nappies in 24 hours
- Bowel actions are soft, pasty or loose
- Baby's clothing and nappy sizes going up over time
You spend every day with your baby so you are less likely to notice their growth. Friends and family are more likely to observe your baby's changes as they don't see your baby as often. Whether they are long and lean, or very cuddly, if your baby is feeding well and mostly happy, it's likely baby is doing just fine.
Expected weight gain is 150-200g/week from 0-3 months, and 100-150g/week from 3-6 months. If you have any worries about your baby's weight please reach out for a chat to explore your baby's health, your milk supply and breastfeeding journey.

14/05/2026

Feeding a baby doesn't need to be complicated! Whether breastfeeding or or bottle feeding, your baby just needs for you to respond to their cues and interaction with them. Stopping and starting feeds and sucking on an empty teat are not necessary or helpful. Here's a sensible blog on responsive versus paced bottle feeding. Enjoy your baby!

Paced bottle feeding is a wildly popular bottle feeding technique that is promoted as the best way to feed babies who are breastfed. When I did a google search for paced bottle feeding, there were a whopping 572,000,000 results! What’s more, definitions of paced bottle feeding techniques varied si...

05/05/2026

Celebrating International Day of the Midwife presenting at a King Edward Memorial Hospital breastfeeding study day in the same room where I graduated as a midwife all those years ago!

With the skilled postnatal support that midwives provide, women are far more likely to achieve their breastfeeding goals. On Mums Express stands together with midwives to support mums and babies on their breastfeeding journeys 💗

04/05/2026

Mums Express is a proud supporter of the Armadale Soccer Club's women's program 2026 season

A huge thank you to Mums Express for their generous support in sponsoring our Women’s Central League Division 4 home kits for the 2026 season 🙌

Mums Express is a fantastic brand dedicated to supporting women and mums — providing products, support and a community that empowers women during pregnancy and postpartum and we’re proud to partner with a brand that champions women both on and off the pitch 💪

Thank you for backing our women’s program and being part of the Armadale SC community. Your support plays a vital role in helping us continue to grow opportunities for women and girls in football and create an inclusive, empowering environment for all ⚽️