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✨Clinical Midwife Specialist - Lactation & Clinical Midwife/LC at WA Country Health Service, Perth📍

💻📞🤱Telehealth breastfeeding support during pregnancy & up to 7 weeks after birth for families living regional, rural & remote WA Country

04/03/2026

Happy International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day 2026 💜

Today we recognise the incredible work of IBCLC’s around the world who support mothers, babies and families through their breastfeeding journeys.

For 25 years I have worked as a midwife, and for the past 14 years as an IBCLC, supporting mothers and babies through the joys and challenges of breastfeeding.

One of my greatest passions is improving access to breastfeeding and lactation support for families, especially for those living in rural and regional communities, where specialist care can be harder to access.

Through the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Telehealth Lactation Service, country mums can connect with experienced midwives and lactation consultants for support during those important early weeks after birth. Because every mum and baby deserve breastfeeding support — no matter where they live 💜

Today I’d also like to recognise and thank IBCLC’s everywhere who provide the gold standard in lactation care every day, you’re amazing 🤩🫶

International Lactation Consultant Association - ILCA

Baby Bumps WA

01/02/2026

Breast engorgement - wonderful explanation and tips from the awesome Dr Kavita 🌟

Repost with permission from .kavita.t ✨
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So breast engorgement in the post partum causes so much worry and fear - we have never experienced our breasts in this way! So it’s very inprotant to understand what’s normal and how to manage any issues that do arise!

Please reach out to you nurses, midwives, LCs, doctors if concerned so you can get that reassurance!

24/01/2026

WA Country families 👉
Join our free online 4 week Breastfeeding Masterclass 🌟

~ relax at home or listen in on the go
~ available during any stage in your feeding journey
~ delivered by experienced Midwives/IBCLC’s
~ free for all WA Country mums, partners & families

💜💜💜

Repost from WA Country Health Service Baby Bumps WA page ✨

🌷 Had your baby recently? Breastfeeding? We are here for you 🌷

Join our Breastfeeding Masterclass with WACHS Lactation Consultants. A 4-week online series designed to support, guide, and empower you through your breastfeeding journey, whatever your breastfeeding or expressing goals may be.

📘 What You’ll Learn:

💫 Module 1: Breastfeeding Basics
How breastfeeding works, normal newborn feeding, latch & positioning, how to know feeding is going well, key takeaways, support, when to seek help

💫 Module 2: Overcoming Challenges
Latching difficulties, breast & ni**le pain, supply concerns, vulnerable babies, key takeaways, support, when to seek help

💫 Module 3: Beyond The First Weeks
How breastfeeding changes over time, mixed feeding, breastfeeding & sleep, unsettled babies, key takeaways, support, when to seek help

💫 Module 4: Breastfeeding Long Term
Breastfeeding longer term, mental health, diet, caffeine, alcohol, exercise, dad’s/partner’s role, creating a village, key takeaways, support, when to seek help

💙 Free for all Country WA families

🔗 Register for classes today:
https://forms.office.com/r/4U2N640yS4

📧 Or email us at: WACHSBirthEducation@health.wa.gov.au

Facilitated by WACHS Lactation Consultants, this group education program gives you the space to:
💙 Build your confidence in breastfeeding and early parenting
💙 Troubleshoot challenges in a supportive environment
💙 Feel nurtured and understood as you navigate feeding your baby
💙 Whether breastfeeding is going smoothly or you’re facing some bumps in the road, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

📅 See all upcoming class dates:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UMXJn43P2LqemdY_ltkPfMgkL76i6t4f?usp=drive_link

17/01/2026

Life keeps on with its twists and turns….

An unexpected but exciting work opportunity crossed my path and I’ve grabbed it with both hands, which means I’ll be leaving Best Start Lactation Consultancy in 2 weeks time 😔

Definitely lots of mixed emotions, and I’m so grateful for Eve giving me the opportunity to work as part of the awesome Best Start team and provide breastfeeding support to families in Perth over the last 4 months 💐

I’ll definitely cherish my last few weeks and we’ll make sure that there are follow up appointments available with Eve for any of my clients that may need it 🫶

Repost from Best Start Lactation Consultancy ✨

Thank you for everything you’ve brought to the Best Start team and for the care and support you’ve given the mums in our Best Start community. We’re so grateful for your contribution! We’ll miss you but wish you all the very best in your new venture! 💛

💛 Sam’s last day is January 30th, if you are currently booked in with Sam and should a follow up appointment be required, I will pick that up.

17/01/2026

Repost from Baby Bumps WA, WA Country Health Service ✨

🌻What happens after birth matters just as much as the birth itself🌻

Our 4th Trimester, Breastfeeding & Early Parenting Program helps you feel informed, prepared and supported as you get ready to welcome baby

🔗 Register online now – it’s quick and easy:
https://forms.office.com/r/4U2N640yS4

📧 Or email us to book if you have previously registered for or attended other classes: WACHSBirthEducation@health.wa.gov.au

💙 Free for all WA Country Health families

💻 Two x 3-hour sessions on Zoom or a full day in person class in select locations

📅 See upcoming class dates and locations here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UMXJn43P2LqemdY_ltkPfMgkL76i6t4f?usp=drive_link

What you’ll learn:
🤱 What to expect in the early days and weeks after birth
🤱 How breastfeeding works + information to help you meet your breastfeeding goals
🤱 Sleep and settling
🤱 Emotional and physical recovery
🤱 Caring for your newborn
🤱 Support for partners and family life adjustment

✨ Great for first-time parents or anyone wanting to feel more confident and connected heading into life with this new baby

💙 This class is fantastic for both parents, attend together or separately, whatever works best for you!

You deserve support for every stage of your parenting journey and we are here to help.

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a Happy New Year ✨

So proud to be part of the amazing Maternity and Newborn Services team at WACHS 💜

Repost from Baby Bumps WA at WA Country Health Service ✨

As the new year begins, our maternity teams across country WA extend warm wishes to every family for a safe, supported and hopeful year ahead. ✨

For some, the new year starts in hospital rooms, birth suites, or at home with a newborn. Wherever you are today, our teams continue to provide care, presence and support.

For others, this day carries quiet hope, reflection, or remembrance. If you are longing for a baby, navigating uncertainty, or holding loss alongside possibility, you are not alone.

Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you through moments of joy and moments of deep challenge, and for trusting us with your care at every stage of your journey.

24/12/2025

Little Christmas message from me to you 🤶 🌲💕🫶

May you find some moments of happiness this Christmas 🎄

20/12/2025

Great post on breastfeeding on demand by Eve at Best Start Lactation Consultancy🤱💕

Repost with permission from Best Start Lactation Consultancy ✨
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Breastfeeding on demand means trusting your baby.

It’s about responding to cues, not the clock and offering the breast whenever your baby shows they need comfort, connection, or nourishment.

Newborns feed often, and that’s normal. Frequent feeding helps regulate milk supply, supports growth and brain development, and reassures your baby that their needs will be met.

There is no such thing as “too often” at the breast in the early days. Feeding on demand supports both baby and mum. It helps build supply, protects breastfeeding, and strengthens that beautiful bond you’re creating together.

Remember, we can be your source of truth, your constant, your “personal google” to guide you through those early days, weeks and months as you transition to parenthood! 💛

Save for later or share with someone you know will benefit. 🥰🥰

19/12/2025

Last day consulting at Best Start Lactation Consultancy for a few weeks over the Christmas period 👋🎄

My next clinic day is Thursday 8th January 2026 with a few available appointments left for the Thursday and Friday. But if you’re needing a sooner appointment, jump on the Best Start website to find the next available appointment with anyone in the amazing Best Start team or reach out to Eve to go on the cancellation list as well as support if a current client of mine 🫶

Wishing all of the lovely Best Start clients, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and see you all in 2026 ✨

11/12/2025

This episode, (along with EVERY blooming episode of this AWESOME podcast!) is a MUST LISTEN 👂

Well done Katie and Joh, for creating these episodes and sharing factual information and advice about supporting mums, babies and families on their breastfeeding journeys ⭐️🙏🏼

So head over to your podcast provider, and listen in, I promise you, you will learn so much, have a giggle, and feel empowered in your own feeding or with helping others to feed their babies 💗

And PLEASE look up their online courses to deepen your learning, whether your a mum, mum-to-be, partner, family member or a health professional supporting families, you will learn SO much more. 🤔🧠📚

See link in my bio or here:
https://www.katiejames.site/

Repost with permission from ✨
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*“How many mums have been told they have ‘perceived’ low milk supply?”*

In this episode, we talk about that infamous phrase *_“perceived low milk supply”_* — how it shows up in charts, Instagram posts, emergency notes and online forums… and how humiliating it can feel when you’re already worried about your baby and about your own body.
Instead of starting with, “Do you really have low supply?” we talk about starting with: “Tell me what’s been going on.” Letting mums talk. Watching a feed together. Looking at nappies, weight trends and swallows.

No one should have to prove their suffering before they’re helped.

✨ Episode out now on The Latch Revolution podcast- join me and Joh 🌟

Liking the podcast? 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please do leave us a review to help others find it 🙏🌱

07/12/2025

Brilliant post by the amazing Dr Kavita explaining breast inflammation / mastitis 🦠

Repost with permission from .kavita.t ✨
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Okay!!! Been a while since I’ve done a detailed post on Mastitis! Tried to make it a little less technical than the one I did 18 months ago!

It’s so important that we get this right and correct the harmful ideas out there. In doing so, we will reduce pain, minimise harm, improve everything - all by simply by understanding the incredible breast mechanics.

The incorrect understanding we have is the reason for so much distress, pain and the early stopping of breastfeeding before a mum/parent wanted to.

01/12/2025

WA Country mums, babies & families ~ the WACHS Telehealth Lactation Service are here for you 💜

Repost from WA Country Health Service ✨

Did you know we have a Telehealth Lactation Service?

Through a team of committed and passionate lactation consultants, we provide virtual breastfeeding and lactation support and education for mums and bubs in the antenatal period up to six weeks and six days old.

The team are qualified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants and Registered Midwives who are committed to helping you achieve your feeding goals.

All families residing in country WA with Medicare are eligible for this free service.

You can self-refer or be referred by a health professional.

👉 For more information and to complete an e-referral: bit.ly/4qUrpnP

Or -

📞 Call: 08 9724 0501
📧 Email: WachsLactationSupportService@health.wa.gov.au

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