Perth Maternity

❤️ World Breastfeeding Week ❤️

This World Breastfeeding Week, we celebrate every family's unique feeding journey.

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience, but it can also come with challenges. Whether feeding comes easily or requires extra support, no parent should have to navigate it alone.

At Perth Maternity WA, we're proud to support families with compassionate, evidence-based care through our experienced midwives and IBCLC Lactation Consultant. From preparing during pregnancy to overcoming feeding challenges after birth, we're here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident.

To every parent feeding their baby with love—however that journey looks—we celebrate you this World Breastfeeding Week. 💛

Lactation Consultation Services at Perth Maternity

Breastfeeding is a journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) provide personalised, evidence-based support to help you feel confident from pregnancy through to the early weeks with your baby.

✨ Our Services Options Include:

🌿 37-Week Antenatal Lactation Consultation
Prepare for your feeding journey with a one-on-one appointment covering:
• What to expect after birth
• Breastfeeding education
• Hand expressing techniques
• Colostrum collection after 37 weeks
• Support available once your baby arrives

🤱 Postnatal Lactation Support Package
Receive 2–3 personalised lactation consultations following your baby's birth, tailored to your family's needs.

💛 Additional Lactation Consultations
Need ongoing support? We're here whenever you need us.

📍Appointments available in:
• Cockburn
• Perth C*D
• Baldivis
• Dawesville
• Byford

Whether you're preparing to breastfeed, experiencing feeding challenges, concerned about milk supply, or simply looking for reassurance, we're here to provide compassionate, expert care every step of the way.

📩 Send us an email ([email protected]) to book your appointment today.

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🎒 Hospital Bag Essentials: Pack the Must-Haves First!

Getting ready to meet your little one? 💛 If you're feeling overwhelmed about what to pack, start with the essentials and build from there.

⭐ Priority 1 – Must-Haves
✔️ Hospital paperwork & Medicare card
✔️ Phone & charger
✔️ Comfortable clothes for going home
✔️ Maternity underwear & pads
✔️ Toothbrush, toothpaste & lip balm
✔️ Water bottle

👶 For Baby
✔️ Car seat installed
✔️ 3–4 onesies
✔️ 2 swaddles
✔️ Beanie
✔️ Going-home outfit

⭐⭐ Priority 2 – Comfort Items
✨ Button-up pyjamas
✨ Slippers
✨ Toiletries
✨ Ni**le cream & breast pads
✨ Peri bottle
✨ Snacks & electrolyte drinks
✨ Headphones

👶 Baby Extras
✨ Socks
✨ Singlets
✨ Spare outfits
✨ Dummy (if you plan to use one)

⭐⭐⭐ Nice-to-Haves
💛 Bluetooth speaker
💛 Pillow from home
💛 Tablet or book
💛 Heat pack

👨‍👩‍👧 Don't forget your support person!
Pack a change of clothes, toiletries, snacks, a water bottle, phone charger, and a pillow or blanket if they'll be staying with you.

📅 Top Tip: Have your hospital bag packed by 36 weeks so you're ready whenever your baby decides it's time!

✨ Save this post for later and share it with an expecting parent who might need a little packing inspiration.

Our Shared Care Program brings together the best of both worlds — personalised care with your GP or midwife, plus specialist support from our maternity team.

✨ Continuity of care
✨ Trusted local providers
✨ Support through pregnancy, birth & beyond

Because every journey into parenthood deserves care that feels calm, connected, and truly supportive.

📍 Learn more or ask your GP about Shared Care with Perth Maternity

📞 (08) 6558 0330
📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.perthmaternity.com.au

🌸 Hello Baldivis Mums! 🌸

We’re so excited to bring midwife-led care closer to you! 💕

Our Baldivis clinic is now running every Tuesday, offering a full range of supportive services as part of our Community Shared Care Program—and yes, they are 100% bulk-billed! 🙌
With midwife Amanda Bowyer, you’ll have access to:
👶 Shared care antenatal appointments
🤱 Postnatal care and newborn check-ups
🍼 Lactation support & breastfeeding guidance

Additionally Amanda is trained in supporting services which may be beneficial additions to your antenatal care.

🌿 Oil therapy & relaxation massage
👩‍🏫 Breastfeeding workshops for new and expecting parents

Our goal is to create a calm, supportive, and empowering experience throughout your pregnancy and beyond. 💫

📍 Location: Baldivis Family Medical Centre
📅 Clinic Days: Every Tuesday
📞 Bookings: Follow our contact info in this post to secure your spot!
Your care. Your way. With a midwife you trust. 💚