Breastfeeding solutions

02/09/2026

The number one thing I see holding mums back from their supply goals? The wrong pump. 💛

A standard electric pump and a hospital-grade pump are not the same thing. One collects milk. The other actively stimulates production — and that difference matters most in the early weeks when supply is still being established.

The Spectra S1+ is hospital-grade, double electric, and has an inbuilt rechargeable battery. It goes wherever you go. It's the pump I recommend most often — for exclusive pumpers, supply concerns, and anyone in those critical first weeks.

Available to hire or purchase through Breastfeeding Solutions. When you buy through me, IBCLC setup advice is included.

🛒 breastfeedingsolutions.com.au

29/08/2026

Returning to work while breastfeeding is one of the most common challenges I see in my Perth practice. The good news? With the right preparation, most mums are able to maintain breastfeeding through the transition and... Read more👇

Going back to work and want to keep breastfeeding? Tracy's IBCLC guide covers pumping schedules, WA workplace rights, building a freezer stash & keeping your supply up.

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

The Power of the Placenta

The placenta is often overlooked — yet it is one of the most incredible organs in the human body.
It nourishes your baby with oxygen and nutrients.
It removes waste.
It protects.
And it continues its vital role even after your baby is born.

Dr Robyn Thompson’s decades of experience and research revealed just how extraordinary this connection is and why patience, respect, and informed choices around the cord and placenta matter.

In this article, we explore:
The truth about delayed cord clamping
What really happens with a nuchal cord
The practice of Lotus Birth
Why the placenta is far more powerful than most of us realise

If you’re preparing for birth or simply curious about the magic of the placenta, this is a must-read.

✨ Power of the placenta
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25/08/2026

"We left feeling much more confident and reassured."

That message from Chris last month made my day. 💛

It's exactly what I hope every mum — and every support person — feels when I walk out the door after a visit.

Breastfeeding can feel overwhelming, especially in those early weeks. My job isn't to come in with a checklist and a clinical process. It's to sit with you, figure out what's actually going on, and make sure you leave with clarity and a plan that actually works for your family.

If you've been on the fence about booking, this is your sign.

💻 Book at breastfeedingsolutions.com.au/book-online/

22/08/2026

You’ve woken up with a red, hot, hard area in your breast. Is it a blocked duct? Is it mastitis? Should you push through and feed, or call the doctor? These questions are terrifying at 3am with a hungry baby, and getting... Read more👇

18/08/2026

A mum in Padbury came to me at eight weeks postpartum. Her goal was to breastfeed to six months. She was starting to think that wasn't going to happen. 💛

She was exclusively pumping — direct feeding had never worked — and pumping 7–8 times a day and still not getting enough. She was exhausted and running out of reasons to keep going.

We did a full assessment. Three things were off: wrong fl**ge size, too long on stimulation mode, and her Mumilk OG was her only pump — not quite powerful enough alone to maintain supply at the level she needed.

We adjusted the fl**ge size, restructured her timing, and added a Spectra S1+ for her two longest sessions each day, keeping the Mumilk OG for shorter top-ups in between.

Four weeks later she messaged me. Supply up. Baby settled. Still going at five months and planning to make it to six.

Sometimes it's not about trying harder. It's about finding what's actually not working and fixing it.

📩 DM me if pumping feels like it isn't working — there's almost always something we can do

15/08/2026

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. Millions of mothers around the world struggle with real, solvable breastfeeding challenges every day. The problem isn’t the struggling...

Not sure if you need a lactation consultant? If you're experiencing pain, poor weight gain or supply worries, help is closer than you think. Tracy's IBCLC guide for Perth mums.

14/08/2026

Hi all.
Im updating my business page.
If any clients would feel comfotable sending baby photos I would love to show them off.

13/08/2026

Mastitis. If you've had it, you know. And if you're in the middle of it right now — read this. 💛

Here's what I recommend in the first 24 hours.

Keep feeding or pumping from the affected side
Stopping milk removal makes mastitis worse. Your body needs milk moving through that tissue. If feeding is too painful, pump. A hospital-grade pump like the Spectra S1+ can make a real difference here — suction strength matters.

Warmth before feeds, cold after
A warm compress or shower before feeding helps milk flow. Cold packs after help with inflammation.

Actually rest
Mastitis often flares when you're run down. Sleep deprivation, skipped meals, stress — all affect your body's ability to fight it. I know rest sounds impossible, but it matters.

See a GP if you're not improving in 12–24 hours
Mastitis can develop into an abscess if untreated. Fever, flu-like symptoms, or worsening pain — please see a doctor. You may need antibiotics.

And call me
I can help identify what's driving it and make sure milk is being properly removed. Most cases have an underlying cause — addressing that is how you stop it coming back.

💻 Book at breastfeedingsolutions.com.au/book-online/