Blooming Mums

03/08/2021

World Breastfeeding Week 2021

11/07/2021

27/02/2021

Rowena- You’ve got this

New Expert Article: "Why Does My Baby Fuss at the Breast?" by our Lactation Expert Rowena Gray.

Read the article here: https://www.mamayouvegotthis.com.au/whydoesmybabyfussatthebreast

Feeling frustrated by your baby pushing and arching away from you when you try to breastfeed? Does he start tugging at the breast and thrashing his arms? This ‘fussing’ is your baby’s body language to tell you he’s not happy about being at the breast right now. But why does this happen and what can you do about it? Rowena has the answers.

Rowena Gray is a mother to 3 young daughters, nurse, midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has a private practice in Melbourne www.rowenagray.com.au Rowena is also the author of ‘Born to Breastfeed - the first six weeks and beyond’

31/10/2020

Rest In Peace dear Norjinah, friend and mentor since 1991 in KL. Condolences to her friends and family, a passionate advocate for Breastfeeding- a caring strong woman, who shared her love of her family and her wonderful meals.. so sad .

OBITUARY - Siti Norjinah Moin
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is truly sad today to announce the passing away of our dear friend and ardent breastfeeding advocate, Siti Norjinah Moin, the pioneer of the breastfeeding movement in Malaysia who co-founded the Malaysian Breastfeeding Association in 1974. Wearing many hats at both national and international levels on breastfeeding matters, Norjinah was a name to be reckoned with. Her work in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding over the years has been outstandingly commendable.
As President of the Malaysian Breastfeeding Association, she dedicated her work towards promoting and advocating breastfeeding and has been responsible for initiating the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, Maternity Protection at Work, World Breastfeeding Week, and Global Initiatives on Mother Support (GIMS). She is the founder and Director of the Breastfeeding Information Bureau (BIB) and as a training educator, she was actively involved in developing the Lactation Management Training, the WHO/UNICEF BFHI counseling program, and the Childbirth Educator and Trainer Program.
For more than forty years, she has travelled far to attend training and counseling programs on breastfeeding, childcare, and BFHI conducted by WHO/UNICEF, International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), National Population & Family Development Board (LPPKN), Malaysian Council and Child Welfare (MCCW), and Nursing Mothers Association of Australia (NMAA) to name a few. While acting as Executive Committee Member to organizations such as the MCCW, Malaysian Childcare Association, Task Force on Women and Work – Ministry of Women and Family Development, National Breastfeeding Committee, National Food, and Dietary Guidelines, Code of Ethics for the Marketing of Infant Formula Products – at the Malaysian Ministry of Health. She has participated and represented UNICEF, ILO, IBFAN, WABA, and Ministry of Health as a speaker at various international breastfeeding meetings, seminars and conferences and organised a number of international meetings in Malaysia among them, the IBFAN One Asia Regional Conference in 2015. Together with WABA, the Malaysian Breastfeeding Charter, an iconic document was developed which we hope will serve as the clarion call for the national campaigns and a model for other countries.
Nominated by NONA TV 3 for Women Personality Achiever (Voluntary Work), Siti Norjinah is also busy as the author of articles on breastfeeding in Malay and English. Her book Program for Breastfeeding and Working was published in 1987. She was the Coordinator of WABA’s Local Governance Task Force/Council and resigned just last month due to her poor health condition.
WABA and the global breastfeeding fraternity will miss her dearly. She has inspired, trained, and educated many people who will continue her good work. Siti Norjinah Moin leaves behind her 5 breastfed children and grandchildren. WABA sends its deepest condolences to her family during these times.
May her soul rest in peace.
Amal Omer-Salim
Executive Director

22/09/2020

It’s been a long Covid 19 isolation - though not officially retired, I thought I would be at least working until 2021, that may be possible down the track. At present we have my old Dad living here, and I will have to assess individual home visits. I am still contactable by phone. Thanks everyone and keep well.

08/07/2020

Information is so important at this time,

Many of our friends and neighbours are in locked-down suburbs across Melbourne, including the public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.

We are here for you.

Breastfeeding is even more important in emergency situations.

If either a mother or baby is unwell it is important to keep breastfeeding. Breastmilk contains protective antibodies to most viruses that the mother is exposed to.

To reduce risk of transmission, people who spend time with your baby should wash their hands frequently and cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

If you need help with breastfeeding or would like to restart breastfeeding, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268. Any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can also use the TIS translation and interpretation service.
If you need a translator or interpreter, call 131450 and ask them to call 1800686268.

ABA has updated information regarding the care of babies when you are unwell with a respiratory virus:

https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/covid-19

www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/breastfeeding-and-influenza

For specific information about the respiratory virus COVID-19 visit:

UNICEF www.unicef.org/stories/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-should-know

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-guidance-breastfeeding.html

05/05/2020

Mother’s Day on Sunday, International Midwives day yesterday and ABA’s National Mothering week 4th to the 10th of May, my thoughts and best wishes to all the amazing carers and volunteers, helping families at this Covid 19 time isolation time- 2020

27/01/2019

This is one cartoon that does ring true. Funny but true

Yep 😂🤣

💕 Page Owner T

02/08/2018

01/08/2018

The logo features the WBW-SDGs Campaign 'triad' of two adults and an infant, which reinforces the importance of working together to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Branches, leaves and sprouts represent growth and development. The line extending from the triad and sprouting into leaves a...

06/07/2018

Comfy, and intuitive, baby cues and Mum responds.

Biological Nurturing in practice

12/05/2018

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”
Marcel Proust

Claude Monet - Giverny

16/04/2018

This could be of interest to watch, Pinky is well regarded on many parenting topics.

Are you...
Pregnant and thinking, ‘I’ll breastfeed – if I can’?

Pregnant and anxious about breastfeeding because didn’t work out with your last baby?

Uncertain about what you need to do to prepare for breastfeeding?

Struggling with a newborn and wondering, do I have enough milk? Why does it hurt? Is this normal? Will feeding always take this long?

Enjoying breastfeeding but feeling alone in your choice because your friends aren’t breastfeeding/ your mother and mother-in-law didn’t breastfeed, so you are facing subtle (or direct) pressure to ‘give her a bottle’ /offer solids/ wean, even though this isn’t what you and your baby want?

Join this FREE webinar "Breastfeeding Made Easy" with Pinky McKay IBCLC Lactation Consultant. Thursday, April 19th, 1pm Australian Eastern time. Recordings will be available after the webinar.

See more and register now

https://bit.ly/2IS2wmJ

21/02/2018

Interesting article to share

When breastfeeding’s not going so well, here’s where you can find a lactation consultant and what to expect from your session.

01/08/2017

Celebrate, mothers, babies, children, health professionals, volunteers, families. Our support people, everyone can make a difference...

06/07/2017

Hello everyone, I am happy to say I am now in the Mansfield region, moving in over the month of July, I may not be able to respond by phone quickly or attend consults depending on my whereabouts. Please feel free to text and I will let you know if I can be of help, or refer you onto one of the other wonderful Lactation Consultants. Thanks Helen

24/05/2017

Thanks so much for all your support everyone.

19/02/2017

Helen Sieker - Blooming Mums