Its EASY! ANYTIME you are unsure that breastfeeding is going well! So many families whether first time parents or experienced parents receive SO much conflicting advice and/or discouraging advice on feeding their baby. What they are really after is additional up to date information and non- judgmental support. These few simple points below are […]
How extra sleep can reduce kids BMI, help mental health | The Mercury AN early night can work wonders for kids with striking new research showing sleep can reduce BMI just as well as exercise. As over-scheduled families struggle to find time for healthy activities for children, Australian scientists have discovered that while physical […]
Fixing breastfeeding problems is a process. Sometimes it is a simple position adjustment that allows a deeper latch, sometimes there is a problem that will take deeper assessment, care, patience and time. Before your visit: -Fill out your online questions/consent forms through the MilkNotes platform you will get a invite to. -Make a list of […]
WOMEN who are referred to a residential centre for help with sleep and settling in baby’s first year are more likely to have had a distressing birthing experience. New Australian research shows that 44 per cent of babies in attendance at the parenting centres had been resuscitated at birth and 20 per cent had been admitted to special […]
How to Settle Your Baby to Sleep in their Cot Sometimes as a mum we can feel like we have become permanently attached to the couch. Sitting there hour up hour feeding and cuddling especially during the first few months when your baby needs to eat and frequently sleep during the day and night. It […]
In todays episode Amanda, a holistic midwife, explains the ins and outs of Hypnobirthing, who it is for, what is involved and why a holistic approach puts the Mumma in control. We also chat about unique and gentle approaches to sleep and settling for babies to children up to 5, the benefits of individual sleep coaching […]
PREGNANT women are being urged to wear sunnies during their labour to help produce the hormone melatonin which boosts contractions. In the last few weeks of pregnancy the uterus develops receptors to melatonin and makes the uterus muscle more sensitive to the hormone. Combined with oxytocin it stimulates the uterus to start contracting. Melatonin […]
Sleep Consultations with Amanda Bude from Groovy Babies consists of the following: Initial Intake 15-30 minutes Our first phone conversation involves a brief discussion where you are providing me overview of your challenges and circumstances so I can decide how to best support you. This may involve a referral out when necessary. Evaluation I will […]
Groovy Babies founder Amanda Bude is one of Australia’s most highly qualified baby & child specialist specialising in baby & child sleep, HypnoBirthing® The Mongan Method, infant massage, attachment parenting and a range of holistic parenting strategies.
