Bloom & Grow Doula Care

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21/12/2022

I wonder how you feel about this?

Grandmother breastfeeding her grandchild. It is a common practice in many cultures for a grandmother to relactate so that she may breastfeed her grandchild. It is truly an act of love.

A lot of people seem to be curious about how this is possible. Breastmilk production is all about supply and demand. The breasts can continue to make milk indefinitely as long as there is a demand for it.

People also seem to be curious about how menopause might affect this. Pituitary glands are necessary in the production of breastmilk and menopause does not restrict the pituitary glands ability to function.

So, yes, even after menopause it is still possible to produce enough milk to nourish a baby.

Loving all of the conversation around this?! Aren't women's bodies just amazing?

We can do so many things that we didn't even know 😉

Via Yanis Nursing Bra and Undergarments

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14/12/2022

It's quality not quantity that matters! 💖 ⁠
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Cherish those special people.

25/11/2022

Have you ever wanted to hire a doula but felt like the price was just out of reach?

For a limited time I am offering 50% off birth doula support for women in Tauranga!

I still have one available space for a December birth and one for January - for any other due dates, please contact me by email: bloomandgrowdoulacare@proton.me or message me here to check my availability.

20/11/2022

This is powerful 🙏🙏🙏
"Every time you think of calling a kid 'attention-seeking' this year, consider changing it to 'connection seeking' and see how your perspective changes."

09/11/2022

Breastmilk supplies all the nutrients your baby needs - it really is a perfect food!

06/11/2022

Consider hiring a doula to help you through your pregnancy, birthing and postpartum care - it really can make all the difference.

A doula will not only give you excellent care, resources and encouragement but will also be there to help your partner and other family members in order to assist with the best possible memories of the birthing experience for you all.

Surround yourself with the right team to support you through this beautiful, challenging and vulnerable time.

Contact me for doula support in Tauranga and we can discuss your care options:
Phone: 020 4147 8539
Email: bloomandgrowdoulacare@proton.me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081772703091
NZ Doulas: https://www.nzdoulas.nz/profiles/cheryl-miller

03/11/2022

Breastfeeding is actually a full time job.