Midwife Mel

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

16/02/2026

I’ll always love a carrier for comfort and connection 🤍
But when we travel especially for full days out, a lightweight travel pram is essential.

The Flylite makes exploring easier, supports naps on the go, and gives your body a break too.

Both have their place.
But for holidays? I’m always packing the pram.

Are you a pram or carrier family?

12/02/2026

Timing a feed tells us very little about milk transfer 🙃

I hope this helps if you’re worried; or send this to a Mumma who is in the thick of it; or due to welcome their baby to feel that little bit more confident 💗

10/02/2026

Has someone said to you god your newborn baby feeds a lot, or you may be thinking the same?
Well it’s normal for your baby to feed roughly 8-12 times in 24hrs till they work out what they are doing and they are happy with the amount of milk being produced.
So if you feed your baby only every 3hrs, that’s actually the minimum. This is typically why we see babies feed more often in the afternoon to midnight (ish). Your baby is very clever and knows the more often they go to the breast and remove milk from the breast, the more milk will be made! Clever I know 🙌🏼

So try and go along with it, it won’t be forever. And rely on your support team to help you 💗

Of course if you have any concerns see your lactation consultant/ health care team or reach out to me I would love to support you 🥰

03/02/2026

Your breasts go through rapid changes during pregnancy and postpartum, which means your bra can directly impact comfort and lactation.
As a midwife and lactation consultant, these are the key features I look for in a maternity sports bra 👇

✔ Support without compression to reduce discomfort and clogged ducts
✔ Wide, soft adjustable straps and a comfortable band to distribute weight and protect shoulders
✔ Easy one-hand breastfeeding access for frequent feeds
✔ Breathable, stretchy fabric for leaks, heat, and all-day wear

A well-fitting bra should support you without squeezing.
When it feels good on your body, it supports your breastfeeding journey too 🤍

This is the beautiful maternity sports bra and shorts. I'm wearing a size Medium in both bra and shorts 🙌🏼💗

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01/02/2026

Sleeping position in pregnancy is something we talk about a lot as midwives!
From 28 weeks of pregnancy, Australian guidelines recommend going to sleep on your side. Left or right to support healthy blood flow to your baby and placenta.
Being well supported (hello pregnancy pillow) can make side-sleeping more comfortable and help you stay in this position overnight.
And if you wake up on your back? No stress, simply roll back onto your side and go back to sleep.

As always; always consult with your healthcare provider.

Happy sleeping 🙌🏼💗

19/01/2026

Let’s chat sleep consults 💗 because I thought it was important the right families come to me. There are may different types of sleep consultants out there and I am definitely not a routine sleep consultant. I like to be able to navigate sleep flexible during the day. As this is what suits my life style.
So if this aligns with you reach out! If not I would see someone else 💗

Families deserve to be supported however they choose 💗

11/01/2026

The newborn days for some can feel like it will be forever. But let me tell you, hang in there. It gets better. Better then you could ever imagine 💗🥰

06/01/2026

Temperature and babies sleep, we hear about it all the time 🙃Overheating may cause restlessness and frequent wakes typically early in the night, while being too cold can lead to early-morning wake-ups when body temperature naturally drops. Using a tog sleep sack suited to your room temperature can help keep your baby comfortable throughout the night and support more settled sleep.

We love the sleep sack and temperature guide to help us decide what to wear to bed 🙌🏼

Always follow guidelines for infant sleep.

01/01/2026

What a year it’s been 🙌🏼
To my partner, family, friends, clients and the incredible brands who support me, this little business truly wouldn’t exist without you 💗
Every like, comment, share and message means more than you know, and I see and appreciate every single one.

And to top it all off, welcoming Miss Pia into the world and becoming a mum myself has been my greatest chapter yet. Watching her grow each day is my absolute joy.

Thank you all! I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store!
Let's do this 🙌🏼 ✨

22/12/2025

Sleeping on your side from 28 weeks of pregnancy is safest for your baby. Side sleeping helps support healthy blood flow and oxygen to your baby.

If you wake up on your back, don’t panic just roll back onto your side.

What position do you love to sleep in?

This is the pillow 🙌🏼

16/12/2025

It’s that time of the year again 🤪☀️🕶️

Here is is yearly reminder!

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Yarrawonga
Shepparton, VIC
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http://www.midwifemel.com/

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