Midwife Mel

Midwife Mel Midwife, Nurse, Lactation Consultant, Infant Massage Instructor and soon to be Infant Sleep Support

22/04/2026

I definitely ain’t no craft mum 🙃😂
But here we are trying 💁‍♀️
All supplies from

16/04/2026

Cheesy Broccoli Muffins 💁‍♀️🙌🏼

6 eggs
1 head cooked broccoli chopped up
1 handful of cheese
2 tablespoons flour
Bake for 10-15 min 160

14/04/2026

Triple feeding ? No end in sight? Or unsure how to?

I would love to support you 💗

13/04/2026

Sore, cracked ni***es?

Your own breastmilk is one of the most effective ways to support healing, often more beneficial than gel discs. It’s rich in antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, helping to protect damaged skin while supporting tissue repair.

Gently express a few drops after feeds and allow it to air dry on the ni**le.

While it might feel instinctive to keep ni***es constantly moist, they often heal better when kept clean and allowed to dry between feeds.

Simple, powerful, and exactly what your body designed 🤍

09/04/2026

Poor attachment at the breast can absolutely impact milk supply and it’s often overlooked.

When a baby isn’t well attached:
• Milk removal is less effective
• Breasts aren’t stimulated optimally
• Supply can gradually decrease over time

It’s not about doing anything “wrong” it’s about mechanics, positioning, and support.

Signs attachment might need adjusting:
• Painful or pinchy feeds
• Clicking sounds
• Frequent unlatching
• Baby seems unsettled or feeds for long periods without satisfaction

The good news? Small tweaks can make a big difference.

Good breast stability = better milk transfer = stronger supply signal.

Support matters. You don’t have to figure it out alone 💗

Reach out if you would like further support or have a look at my online breastfeeding course!

01/04/2026

Too often, parents are told that false starts (those frequent wakings within the first few hours after bedtime) are due to overtiredness; and that the solution is more daytime sleep.

But then the night wakings continue… unless you’re encouraged to use cry-it-out.
And let me tell you! you do not need to let your baby cry it out.

In many cases, the more common cause is actually low sleep pressure. Meaning your baby hasn’t had enough awake time to build the biological drive needed to stay asleep.

This is where personalised wake windows matter. Not generic ones, because every baby has different sleep needs.
When wake windows are appropriate for your baby, they help build enough sleep pressure across the day, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep for longer stretches overnight (and eventually sleep through, when they’re developmentally ready).

Remember, overtiredness is often used in the sleep training space to create fear and urgency for parents. Please be careful in the world out there 🙃

If you would like support with this reach out I would love to support you 💗

30/03/2026

Childproof review 🙃 This was a much requested review by you all… so here it is!

Which ones did you like?

23/03/2026

How to tell when to swap to the other breast 🙌🏼💗

18/03/2026

How much milk do I need to express ? How much milk do I offer my baby, they just demand feed?

Are you planning a trip away from your little one and wondering these questions?
Check out milk calculator for exclusively breastfeeding mums !

17/03/2026

As a SAHM it’s bloody hard to think of different things to cook for Pia. Let alone easy things, before she gets over it and pulls at my leg 🤪

On the menu courtesy of .dom.dose

Recipes on her website 🙌🏼
https://thedomdose.com

Send me your recipes, I need inspo 💗

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