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Here at Postnatal Roadmap, I encourage & promote b

Here at Postnatal Roadmap, I encourage & promote breastfeeding as the optimal nutrition for your baby. However, there may be times where a breastfeeding journey ends. I believe that prior to switching to formula 🍼, support to troubleshoot breastfeeding issues is needed! However, if formula top-up is needed, or breastfeeding isn’t possible, lets look at infant formula's available in Australia.⁠
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Infant formula in Aus is regulated by FSANZ under Standard 2.9.1 – this specifies the mandatory nutrient content for infant & follow-on formula to ensure that the nutrition requirements of infants aged up to 12 months are met. It also includes labeling requirements for infant formula products & specifically prohibits some types of claims, images & symbols on product labels. All formula in Aus is also required to have iron added, to help bub reach their iron goals.⁠
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Now that we know the formulas sold on shelves in Aus are safe, let’s look at some different types available.⁠
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🐄Cow’s milk formula: the most common on the market & primarily recommended by the Infant Feeding Guidelines. Can cause some issues for bubs who are lactose intolerant. Goat’s milk formula is not a suitable alternative for infants who have allergies to cow’s milk. ⁠
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🌾Soy-based formula: not advised unless baby has a medical reason to use them, such as an allergy to cow’s milk. These should only be prescribed by medical professionals.⁠
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Specialised formula: formula with changes to the fat, carbohydrate or protein content. Only for infants with diagnosed issues. The below are some examples of specialised formula's.⁠
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🤮AR: anti-regurgitation – formula that has been thickened to reduce the chance of regurgitation. Can be prescribed if your bub has issues with reflux. ⁠
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LI: lactose intolerant – lactose free formula for lactose intolerant bubs. ⁠
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😷Hypoallergenic/Partially Hydrolysed formula: the proteins in the milk have been broken down into smaller parts for those prone to allergies.⁠
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☀️GOLD: Added ingredients allowed under the FSANZ Standard, such as prebiotics or omega-3 fats that are seen as having possible beneficial properties for infant growth & development. READ MORE IN COMMENTS⁠

❓❓What is pre-eclampsia and how can calcium su

❓❓What is pre-eclampsia and how can calcium supps help?

Pre-eclampsia: A disorder experienced during pregnancy related to hypertension. Hypertension is usually paired with one or more of the following: impaired kidney or liver function, persistent headaches, foetal growth restriction, disorders with blood producing organs and more. Unfortunately, pre-eclampsia can put a foetus at risk.

❓❓So, how does calcium help to prevent pre-eclampsia?

Both meta-analyses and systematic reviews (large studies reviewing all available evidence) has identified calcium to be of benefit for preventing pre-eclampsia, mainly in women who are already deficient. The World Health Organisation defines low intake as <900mg per day, 100mg less than Australia’s recommended intake of 1000mg (there’s about 100mg of calcium in 100mL of cow’s milk).

For pregnant women however, the rate of calcium absorption is much higher, meaning calcium intake needs to be focused on. If calcium intake isn’t increased during pregnancy, it can put mamas at risk of developing a deficiency.

The recommendation for pregnant mums with low intake (Australian guidelines) is to increase their intake of calcium rich foods! Some great sources include (per 100g):

🐄 Regular milk (117mg)
🌾 Soy milk (added calcium) (120mg)
🥣 Natural low-fat yoghurt (244mg)
🧀 Cheddar cheese (556mg)
🐟Canned fish with small, edible bones (e.g., sardines) (487mg)
🥗Kale (150mg)
🥬 Spinach (58mg)
🥜Almonds (250mg)
🥥 Walnuts (89mg)

However, you may find it tricky to eat 100g of kale each day… if your intake isn’t reaching the recommended 1000mg, supplements may help. WHO recommends calcium supplementation of 1.5-2.0 g per day in populations with low calcium intake, to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia. Calcium carbonate supplements need to be taken with food and calcium citrate is the form that is best absorbed (more expensive than carbonate).

If you’re curious about your calcium intake, if it’s inadequate & you’d like to know how to incorporate more calcium in your diet – head to the link in my bio! I’m an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and would love to help. You can access a FREE 20 minute discovery call with me to discuss your needs ❤️

Nine months can feel like a looongg time! ⏲️⏰🤰⁠
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If you're pregnant, tell me below how many weeks you are and what's been the best and worst part of your pregnancy journey? 👇👇⁠
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Nutrigenetics – a very exciting development in t

Nutrigenetics – a very exciting development in the world of nutrition!!

We know our genetics determines things like the colour of our eyes, 👁️ how tall or short we are & even our sporting ability ⛷️. But did you know differences in our genes can alter the effect that nutrient intake has on our body? 🤯 Science is aiming to explore how these variations, dietary advice & disease prevention advice can be given based on personal genetic makeup.

Fenech et al. describe three central factors of importance to nutrigenetics (2011):
🔑 Diversity in the inherited genome between ethnic groups & individuals which affects nutrient bioavailability & metabolism
🔑 People differ greatly in their food/nutrient availability & choices depending on cultural, economic, geographical & taste perception differences
🔑 Malnutrition (deficiency or excess) itself can affect gene expression & genome stability

👀 We know that your genes are passed down from your parents – so, the field of nutrigenetics is investigating how pregnant women eat, and how this can affect your baby… & even their children too. Franzago et al. reports “several studies have showed how epigenetic changes induce life-long consequences in offspring exposed to unhealthy maternal nutrition & lifestyle, obesity, & Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)” (2019).

👶 During the first few stages of life (pre-conception, gestation, first years of life), tissues & organs in the body are especially susceptible to environmental & lifestyle factors that can shape an individual’s pre-disposition to disease.

In regard to GDM - polymorphisms (genetic variations) in or near genes related to carbohydrate & lipid/lipoprotein metabolism, appetite control/food intake, energy expenditure & glucose control have all been identified. This suggests that there may be a relationship between a mother’s diet, how the genes are then developed & their relationship to the child’s ability to metabolise glucose in the future.

There's alot more to understand in this field & much more research to be done. Investigating diabetes-related metabolic traits could provide strategies to prevent or treat GDM in mothers & their child. Watch this space! 🤓

I get it! Life is really unstable and unsettling a

I get it! Life is really unstable and unsettling at the moment with the ramifications of covid-19 on antenatal care and job stability/losses. 😷💰

But you know how people say prevention is better than cure? I honestly know and believe that the same applies for motherhood and the postpartum period. 🤰🤱

If we don't arm ourselves with knowledge before we are in the middle of the emotional hurricane, we will often be stuck in more pain, anxiety and overwhelm, which in the end will result in us needing to seek help from health professionals over multiple sessions. 👩‍⚕️👩‍🔬

A women's health physio - $70-180 per session
Lactation consultant $170-$250 per session
Sleep consultant $500-$1000 packages
Dietitian $120-180 per session
and the list goes on......

As I mentioned in the membership screen share here, https://vimeo.com/434292123 , you are already saving hundreds of dollars as soon as you sign up because the membership is CHEAPER than The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Course BUT you'll get so much more with pelvic floor courses, 7 day menu plans and shopping lists for 6 months (!) and all the other information and resources that will help guide you through some tough postnatal milestones...

So yes...I get the hesitancy...especially for first time mum's who's biggest fear is often the pain of child birth. But I guarantee if you asked any second time mum...they'll tell you...I wish I knew...I wish I had better support...I wish I did this differently. I don't want new mum's to have those same regrets that myself and many second time mum's have.

So ladies...save yourself lots of time and money now (as your prevention), rather than running around looking for a cure while your vagina is recovering, your baby is crying and you're trying to figure out this whole breastfeeding thing.

Time is ticking....sign up to the Postnatal Roadmap membership before it's too late! Doors close MIDNIGHT TONIGHT🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️
Link in bio!

Hands up who’s with me 🙌 Join me at 1:30pm AW

Hands up who’s with me 🙌 Join me at 1:30pm AWT today to have a sneak peak of the Postnatal Roadmap membership 👀 👀🧐

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What is nipple confusion or preference, & what do

What is nipple confusion or preference, & what do bottles have to do with it? 👶🍼

🤯 Nipple confusion can occur when your baby tries to feed from the breast in the same way it latches to a bottle or pacifier (or vice versa). While some babies make it look easy, breastfeeding requires specific mechanisms using their lips, tongue, jaw & more. In contrast, using a bottle means gravity is causing milk to flow – hence a difference in mechanisms for bub to suckle the milk out of the breast or the bottle. Additionally, some bubs may get confused at the lack of instant supply from the breast waiting for let-down to occur compared to the “on demand” milk coming from the bottle.

Nipple confusion can be frustrating & might discourage a mama from continuing to breastfeed, but like many other issues, nipple confusion can be resolved with support!

General advice to avoid nipple confusion is not to introduce bottles and/or pacifiers until breastfeeding is well established. If your baby refuses to breastfeed after the introduction of pacifiers/bottles, try to:
🤱attempt breastfeeding before your little one is ravenous,
🤱pump prior to feeding to induce your let-down reflex.
& seek support!

If you do need to use the bottle, position your baby more upright & pace the feed to make your baby “work” a bit harder to obtain the milk, transitioning back to the breast a bit easier.

📚If you'd like to learn more about breastfeeding & get support to troubleshoot the many issues that can arise with breastfeeding, you can find @the.thomponson.method Breastfeeding course for FREE within my Postnatal Roadmap membership - containing 6 information packed video modules to prepare you for breastfeeding in pregnancy & troubleshooting ideas postpartum. Membership doors close Sunday 21st Feb so be quick to get yourself ready for life after birth!

☎️If you're not ready for the membership, reach out to a lactation consultant to assist with techniques & help with troubleshooting. You’re not alone mama’s – head to the link in my bio to get in contact with me, I’m a Breastfeeding Consultant and an IBCLC lactation student or sign up to the membership NOW!

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How it looks vs how it feels… accurate right?! H

How it looks vs how it feels… accurate right?! How is it daddy can sleep through this but mummy can't? 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️Tell me...can you sleep in the same bed as your child? Comment below 👇👇⁠
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