Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding help in Mackay

[Barbara Glare & Chris Bright]

Hi,   there is a very active Australian Breastfeeding Association Group in Mackay.  Two counsellors are Loretta  49429640 or Sherri 49593359.  Australian breastfeeding Association counsellors are extremely well trained in breastfeeding and lactation management.  As an added bonus they can link mothers in to a supportive network, which is vital in those early weeks and months (years) of breastfeeding.    Although I'm employed now as an LC in an infant feeding support service I learned every skill I have through the Australian Breastfeeding Association.  Support is free of charge to any mother/family, but a subscription to the Australian Breastfeeding asssociation is the best investment any mother or health professional could make   Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: Jo Watson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding help in Mackay Kenacomb ointment on the nipples.... tiny amount and dab off before expressing (perhaps by hand?) and yes you can give baby EBM with blood in it - as long as she is hep c and hiv neg. Good luck to her!  It can be done! Jo On 23/10/2006, at 7:43 AM, diane wrote: Hi I have a friend who birthed last week at the Mater and is having probs with flat/inverted nipples. Very damaged and is AF as of yesterday. She is quite motivated to breastfeed.   Any one have any suggestions as to who she can see up there? (had already been back in to the hosp and was told under no circumstances to give the baby EBM with blood in it!!). Im still 3 weeks away from moving up there so cant help for now, except on phone! Sounds like maybe a bacterial infection beginning on nipples but no sign of mastitis yet. But nipples are too painful to even express right now, I have discussed pain relief and importance of expressing Just spoke with her and she is going to call the LC at the Mater (Toni?) but I would love to be able to offer her some options in case she cant get help there. Cheers, Di