Lactation Haven

09/02/2026

If only every baby opened their mouth like the babies in the breastfeeding videos…

In real like some babies look like they have tiny goldfish 🐠mouths, others are startled meerkats and some seem like they give you a half-hearted “meh” opening that makes latching feel like an Olympic sport.

💡A few tips for encouraging a wider mouth:
- Start with some skin to skin so your baby is ready to feed and begins to look for your breast.
- Begin with your ni**le toward your baby’s nose to encourage a wide gape.
- Support your baby in a way that allows them to tilt their head back not forward to support them to open wide.
- Aim for chin contact first
- Reset and start again if the gape is small.

Your not doing anything wrong - it’s just that learning to breastfeed takes time and practice.
Remember the mothers and babies in the videos have been where you are, and with patience and repetition builds breastfeeding confidence.

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**le **le

19/01/2026

That moment when the latch finally works and you feel like you’ve conquered an entire mountain range 🙌⛰️

You’ve tried the angles, the pillows, the resets… and suddenly everything clicks.

✨No pain
✨More swallows
✨Baby not coming on and off the breast
✨The best feed ever
✨And you remembering, you are in-fact amazing!

It’s very rarely instant. It’s not always easy in the beginning. But it eventually comes together? Pure Victory

Cheering you on for every win - big and small.

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**le

31/12/2025

This year isn’t about doing more.
It’s about settling in.
About soaking up the small moments - the weight of your baby in your arms, the quiet pauses, the way time feels different now.

May 2026 bring a little more confidence in yourself, a little less second-guessing, and a lot more trust that you’re doing enough.

Here’s to enjoying your baby, just as they are, while they are still a baby.

Happy New Year ✨

📸: Andri File (Pexels)

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**le

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to you and your Family! 🎄

Whether you’re breastfeeding 🤱on the couch between family photos 📸, sneaking contact naps between family events, or spending the day soaking up newborn snuggles 🥰 - I hope today feels gentle, joyful and just right for your family.

Remember if you have a newborn at Christmas time you have done enough, let your village take the lead in celebrating and you sit back and enjoy your babies first Christmas.

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**le

08/12/2025

That moment when your baby realises the milk bar is open…
Those big eyes! 100% excitement + survival instincts + I’m ready to feed mum!”

Feeding cues don’t always look textbook - sometimes it’s just this face. 🤩

It’s still important to look out for the early signs like
- hand to mouth
- licking lips
- opening mouth
You don’t need to wait for crying 🥲or for this level of enthusiasm.

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**le

26/11/2025

24/11/2025

Did you know? 🤱 Breastfeeding helps shape your baby’s oral development!

Breastfeeding is more than just nutrition—it plays a crucial role in jaw and dental development, helping to reduce the risk of malocclusion (misaligned teeth or bite issues).

🦷 How does breastfeeding support oral health?
✔️ Encourages proper tongue movement, which promotes balanced jaw growth.
✔️ Strengthens facial muscles, guiding the palate and dental arches into optimal alignment.

✨ Studies show that exclusively breastfed babies have a lower likelihood of developing malocclusion later in life!

Supporting your baby’s health starts from the very first feed! 💕 Need breastfeeding support? Reach out for guidance.

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20/10/2025

✨ How I feel when I know you are close… Safe. Calm. Content.

For a newborn, closeness isn’t just sweetness—it’s survival. Skin-to-skin, cuddles, and kisses all help regulate their tiny bodies, steady their breathing, calm their heart rate, and let them know they are safe and loved.

You don’t need to put them down or teach them independence just yet—being close is exactly what your baby needs most. 💕

📸; Nandhu Kumar (Pexels)

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**le

14/09/2025

🌿 The beauty of breastfeeding… It goes where you go.

In your arms, in nature, in the middle of your day—you have what your baby needs whenever they need it.

Breastfeeding isn’t bound to a place or a schedule. It’s portable comfort, connection, and nourishment—always with you. 💚

📸: Helena Lopes (Pexels)

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**le

06/09/2025

This Father’s Day, we honor the dads who show up in all the ways that matter most.

To the ones who offer a hand (or both) during feedings, keep the snacks flowing for big siblings, cuddle the baby while mum rests, and hold space for the hard and beautiful moments—your quiet strength is everything.

You may not be the one breastfeeding but your support makes it possible. From late nights to early mornings, you are the backbone of this growing, evolving, love-filled team.

Happy Father’s Day to the ones who nurture the whole family. ❤️.

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28/08/2025

Babies are born wired for closeness. Your heartbeat, your warmth, your scent – this is their safe place. At night especially, when the world feels big and unfamiliar, being held in your arms reassures them: I am safe. I am loved.

It’s normal for babies to need your presence to settle. Self-settling isn’t something they’re born knowing how to do – it’s a skill that develops with time, patience, and lots of nurturing.

Holding, cuddling, breastfeeding, rocking to sleep - these aren’t “bad habits.” They’re the building blocks of trust and security. 💕

You are not spoiling your baby. You are meeting a need.

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07/08/2025

Breastfeeding is a journey — and with the right support, every step becomes more manageable, more empowering, and more sustainable.

🤱 When families, health systems, communities, and workplaces support breastfeeding, mothers are more likely to reach their goals — leading to:
💚 Stronger immunity and development for babies
💚 Reduced health risks for mothers
💚 A deepened emotional bond between parent and child
💚 Greater confidence and well-being for breastfeeding parents.
💚 Experiencing the joy of breastfeeding.

Support isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. As this week comes to a close, let’s commit to building a world where every parent feels supported, every baby gets a healthy start, and every breastfeeding goal is within reach.

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