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15/10/2026

Postpartum Sleep Tip #6: Listen to Your Body 💛

Notice when exhaustion turns into persistent fatigue, brain fog or low mood.

It might be time to seek additional support from your lactation consultant, midwife or GP.

Postpartum exhaustion is common, but you know your body best. If something doesn’t feel right or you’re finding it difficult to cope, reaching out for support is important.

👉 Read on to learn more about recognising when you may need extra postpartum support.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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14/10/2026

True or False? What do you think the answer is?

Pause the video and drop your guess below before the answer is revealed!

👇 Not sure? Take your best shot anyway - you might surprise yourself! 😄 If you've got a friend who's expecting, a new mum, or the person who always seems to know these things, tag them and see if they get it right too.

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11/10/2026

“How do you ensure your supply doesn’t drop dramatically once Bub starts sleeping longer stretches at night?”

This is a really common concern, especially when your baby suddenly starts giving you longer stretches of sleep.

The good news is that your milk supply is designed to adapt to your baby’s feeding pattern. For many mums, longer stretches overnight do not automatically mean a significant drop in supply, particularly if breastfeeding is already well established and baby is feeding effectively during the day.

What matters most is your overall milk removal across a 24-hour period.

To help support supply, I usually recommend paying attention to:

• How often and how effectively baby feeds during the day
• Whether baby is transferring milk well at each feed
• Whether feeds are being regularly skipped or replaced
• Your baby’s wet nappies, weight gain and overall growth
• Whether your breasts are becoming uncomfortably full overnight
• Any noticeable change in supply, feeding behaviour or milk transfer

Some babies naturally make up for longer overnight stretches by feeding more frequently during the day.

If your baby is sleeping for a longer stretch and you are comfortable, supply is well established and baby is growing well, you may not need to wake and pump routinely.

However, there are situations where expressing overnight may be helpful, eg supply is still being established, there is a history of low milk supply, baby is not gaining weight as expected, feeds are being missed, or you are regularly waking very full and uncomfortable.

If you do notice a genuine drop in supply, it is worth looking at the whole feeding picture rather than simply adding extra pumping straight away.

Every breastfeeding relationship is different, so the best approach depends on your baby’s age, growth, feeding pattern and your individual milk supply.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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08/10/2026

Postpartum Sleep Tip #5: Nutrition & Hydration 💧

Eating balanced snacks and drinking plenty of water supports your energy and sleep quality.

Your body is in recovery, and nourishing yourself is an important part of the rest recipe.

Keeping simple snacks and water close by can also make looking after yourself a little easier during those busy newborn days and nights.

👉 Read on to learn more about supporting your body during postpartum recovery.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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07/10/2026

Your Baby Doesn't Need a Feeding Schedule

Babies haven't read the clock.

Especially in the early weeks, breastfeeding usually works best when we respond to baby's feeding cues rather than waiting for a particular time.

Early cues can include:
👶 Stirring or becoming more alert
👶 Turning their head and opening their mouth
👶 Bringing their hands towards their mouth
👶 Making sucking movements
👶 Becoming increasingly restless

Crying is often a later hunger cue, which can sometimes make getting baby settled and attached to the breast a little more challenging.

Getting to know your own baby's cues takes time. There is no expectation that you should automatically know what every sound and movement means from day one.

You're learning each other.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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06/10/2026

💛 A little reminder for wherever you are on your parenting journey.

Some days feel magical. Some days feel messy. Most days are a little bit of both.
If this quote resonated with you or made you smile - give it a ❤️, save it for later, or tag/share it with someone who might need to hear it today.

What's one piece of parenting wisdom that's stayed with you? We'd love to hear it in the comments. 👇

Looking for more inspo or support? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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05/10/2026

Feeding Again Already?

Has your baby finished a feed, only to want to feed again what feels like five minutes later?

In the early months, frequent feeding can be completely normal. Young babies commonly breastfeed 8 to 14 times, or even more, across 24 hours.

Feeds are not always evenly spaced either. Your baby might have a longer break at one point in the day, then want several feeds close together later.

Frequent feeding on its own does not necessarily mean you have a low milk supply. Your baby may simply be doing exactly what babies do.

If you're unsure whether your baby is feeding effectively or getting enough milk, that is something a lactation consultant can help you assess.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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04/10/2026

A baby is born. But a woman enters postpartum and her healthcare shouldn’t simply stop there. 🌸

For so many women, the weeks and months after birth can involve physical recovery, feeding challenges, pain, exhaustion, changes in mental health, pelvic health concerns and an enormous adjustment to a new identity.

Yet navigating support can often feel fragmented. Who do you see? Where do you start? And why does it sometimes feel like you need to coordinate all of that care yourself, while also recovering from birth and caring for a newborn?

Australia is currently having an important conversation about women’s health, including postpartum healthcare, through the Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health.

And I’d really love to hear from you.

What did YOU need after birth that you didn’t receive?

Was it someone to listen? Better continuity of care? Feeding support? Pain being taken seriously? Mental health or pelvic health support? Clearer information? Simply more time?

💬 Share your experience in the comments. Your perspective matters.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about postpartum healthcare and why better-connected, woman-centred care matters.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
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02/10/2026

01/10/2026

Postpartum Sleep Tip #4: Mind Your Evenings 🌙

Gentle wind-down rituals matter.

Avoid scrolling in bed, sip a calming tea and dim the lights when you can. These simple cues tell your body that it’s time to slow down, even if your sleep comes in short stretches.

Your evenings may look very different with a newborn, but creating small moments of calm can still help prepare your body for rest.

👉 Read on to learn more about supporting better postpartum rest.

👶💛 Looking for more answers? Reach out to Jen ➡️
🌸 DM us | Book a consult via the website: maemilk.com.au/contact-us
📞 0401-345-445 | 📧 [email protected] | 📍 Canberra, ACT