Pregnancy is both a fulfilling and daunting journey for mothers. It is a mixture of excitement and anxiety—visualising all the things that will come their way. That is why mothers need to have professionals like doctors, nurses, and board-certified lactation consultants to guide them and provide the necessary help to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding journey.

In Australia, women have access to both public and/or private care. It is important to commence appropriate antenatal care to either rule out risks or put strategies in place to deal with any risks identified. Parents should also take the essential steps to keep themselves and their babies safe.

Having a baby changes many things in life and can cause some stress and anxiety around providing the best care for your baby. It is like a never-ending quest of nurturing, always looking for the best ways of child-rearing, support system, healthcare consultants, and even breastfeeding support services.

Although breastfeeding is a normal and natural way of feeding your baby, it can sometimes bring stress. This is especially true if you are feeling that breastfeeding isn’t working the way you think it should.

Being a mother entails countless challenges, which start even before the baby is born. One of the most significant journeys of motherhood is breastfeeding, which can be much improved with proper education and management. Suckle and Snooze lactation consultancy based in Campbelltown, is a small business run by Janis McEvoy. My aim is to support mums on their breastfeeding journey in the comfort of their own home.

You might be wondering what a lactation consultant does and why you might need one.