----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 6:08
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding
help in Mackay
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 -----
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
