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Mindful Mothering Perth, Home visits, Bedfordale (2026)

Perth based IBCLC
Endorsed Midwife
Registered Nurse
Mother of two👦 👧
Evidence based information & support on all things breastfeeding 💕
In home consultations with Medicare rebates available

04/10/2026

Wearable breast pumps.
I wish these were around when I had my babies!
I had to pump at 2 friends weddings, at Christmas lunch, at the park, in the car - you name it! It was not subtle, or easy!

I’ve seen mums at school pick up with wearables on, at the shops & on the go with their baby. I always give them a little nod and smile to let them know that they’re damn amazing 👊

Wearable breast pumps are convenient - But there are a few things worth knowing, see above ⬆️.

Wearable/hands-free pumps have become incredibly popular, and I can completely understand why.

For a busy mum, being able to express while making lunch, doing the school run, working, looking after another child or simply moving around the house can make pumping feel much more manageable.

They can be a brilliant tool. They just aren’t necessarily the best pump for every breast, every situation or every stage of lactation.

If you’re pumping regularly and something doesn’t feel right — you’re getting pain, poor output, ni**le damage or you’re simply unsure whether your pump is fitting correctly — an IBCLC can assess your fl**ge fit, pumping technique and milk removal.

Because sometimes a few small adjustments can make a very big difference.

Whatever your feeding journey looks like, just know that you’re amazing & I’m here to support you in any way that you need.

Sarah x

01/09/2026

I don’t routinely recommend lactation cookies, teas or supplements to breastfeeding mothers, because there isn’t strong evidence that lactation cookies or their common ingredients reliably increase milk supply.

But… that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them!

Yesterday I got to share some of this amazing slice with a client of mine (amazing twin mumma) at the end of her appointment & I immediately had to ask for the recipe. 👌

Breastfeeding is incredibly energy-demanding, and having easy, nourishing and delicious snacks within reach can make those long feeding days (and nights!) a little easier.

Breastfeeding increases a mother’s energy requirements — generally by around 330–500 extra calories per day, depending on the stage of lactation and individual circumstances. So rather than focusing on finding a “magic” food to boost supply, focus on eating enough, eating regularly, staying hydrated to thirst, and choosing foods that help you feel nourished and satisfied.

This dark chocolate & cranberry slice contains oats, flaxseed meal and brewer’s yeast — ingredients commonly included in lactation recipes. While we can’t promise they’ll increase your milk supply, the slice makes a pretty delicious breastfeeding snack regardless.

Give the recipe a go — or, even better, send it to someone who keeps asking, “Is there anything I can do to help?” and ask them to make you a batch.

If you’re worried about your milk supply, lactation cookies aren’t a substitute for working out why your supply may be low. An individual breastfeeding and milk-supply assessment with an experienced IBCLC can help identify what’s actually going on.

Enjoy! 🩷
Sarah

25/08/2026

Using an electric breast pump shouldn’t hurt — and the right set-up can make a big difference.

If you’re expressing regularly and experiencing pain, ni**le damage, poor milk removal, difficulty triggering a let-down, or you simply feel like your pump isn’t working well for you, an IBCLC can help.

Pumping isn’t always as simple as putting the pump on and pressing start. There are several things I assess when supporting a mum who is expressing:

• Flange/shield sizing — the fl**ge supplied with your pump may not be the right size for you. And importantly, each breast may need a different size.

• Ni**le movement while pumping — assessing how the ni**le and surrounding breast tissue are being drawn into the tunnel can help identify an inappropriate fit.

• Comfort — pumping should not cause ongoing pain, rubbing, blanching, swelling or ni**le trauma.

• Vacuum and cycle settings — stronger suction does not necessarily mean more milk. Finding settings that are both comfortable and effective is important.

• Milk removal — we can look at how effectively your breasts are being drained and whether changes to your pumping technique may help.

• Your pumping schedule — particularly if you are exclusively expressing, establishing supply, returning to work, combination feeding or trying to increase milk production.

• Hands-on pumping & breast compressions — simple techniques can sometimes improve milk removal and shorten pumping sessions.

• The pump itself — not every pump suits every situation. An IBCLC can help you work out whether your current pump is appropriate for how frequently and why you are expressing.

And remember — more suction, longer pumping and a tighter fl**ge are not necessarily better.

A good pumping assessment should look at the whole picture: your breasts, your ni**les, your milk supply, your baby, your pump and your individual feeding goals.

If expressing isn’t going as smoothly as you hoped, seek support early. Sometimes a few small adjustments can make pumping significantly more comfortable and effective.

Sarah
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19/08/2026

Continuity of care matters — especially in the early postnatal weeks.

When you’re recovering from birth, getting to know your baby and navigating feeding, having one trusted clinician who knows you, your baby and your story can make such a difference.

This is particularly important with breastfeeding. Feeding challenges rarely exist in isolation, and they don’t always resolve in a single appointment. Being able to follow feeding, milk supply, breast health, your baby’s growth and your recovery over time allows care to be adjusted as things change — without having to start from the beginning with someone new each time.

Many families are also unaware of the scope of an Endorsed Midwife.

As an Endorsed Midwife and IBCLC, I can provide ongoing postnatal and lactation care, and when clinically appropriate I can also:

• Prescribe medications (no hurried appointments to an after hours GP necessary!)
• Order relevant pathology tests
• Provide referrals to other healthcare professionals and specialists
• Assess both maternal and newborn wellbeing
• Support breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding and bottle feeding

For me, continuity of care means you’re not just receiving advice at one point in time. You have someone who knows what happened last week, understands what you’ve already tried, and can continue walking alongside you as you and your baby find your way.

Postnatal care shouldn’t feel fragmented. You deserve care that is connected, individualised and ongoing.

I would love to see Australia’s breastfeeding rates improve — and I believe that starts with supporting one mum, one baby and one family at a time.

Sarah x

05/08/2026

This World Breastfeeding Week, we celebrate every family’s feeding journey.

Breastfeeding is a remarkable biological process, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. For many families, it can be filled with challenges, uncertainty, tears, and countless questions before confidence begins to grow.

For some, it means breastfeeding directly at the breast.
For others, it looks like exclusively expressing breastmilk with incredible dedication, day after day.
Others grieve the feeding journey they had hoped for while finding a path that works for their baby.

Every journey deserves to be acknowledged, respected and supported.

As an Endorsed Midwife and IBCLC, I have the privilege of walking alongside families during some of their most vulnerable moments. I see the strength, resilience and unwavering love that parents pour into feeding their babies every single day.

But I’m also writing this as a mum.

When my daughter was born at 25 weeks, our breastfeeding journey was nothing like I had imagined. It began with expressing milk around the clock while she fought to grow in the NICU. It was a journey that required patience, perseverance and hope.

I will always be deeply grateful for the incredible lactation consultants and midwives who walked beside me during that time. Their knowledge, encouragement and compassion gave me confidence when I doubted myself.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2026. Thank you to every midwife, IBCLC and health professional who supports families with kindness, knowledge and compassion. The impact you have reaches far beyond the early days.

Sarah xx

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Home Visits
Bedfordale, WA
6111

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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

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