Best Start Lactation Consultancy

Happy Friday!!

What a quick week that was! Remember when our parents told us time flies by even quicker when you’re older….!!🤯

Next week we have 20 amazing mums and babies booked in for feeding support with Ailish and myself! ⭐️

Some are follow ups to check progress…
Some are brand new appts seeking support to help them achieve feeding goals….
a couple are specifically for oral function assessments as they’ve been told their baby has a tongue tie and want a second opinion to assess function!
One is a return to work and pumping/feeding plan…
A couple are Prep for breastfeeding sessions to learn all about breastfeeding in the early days…
One is a Telehealth in Port Hedland!

Busy week!! This is what fills my cup!⭐️ a variety of challenges, education, support and assessment- no two days are the same!

🙌 BUT!🙌 there is ONE SPOT AVAILABLE!
Thursday morning at 08:30 with Ailish.

Jump on quick to secure your spot- early support = achieving the Best Start early!

This World Breastfeeding Week, let's talk about the gap between intention and outcome.

The vast majority of Australian mums want to breastfeed and start out doing so. But by six months, that number drops significantly.

It's rarely about a lack of willingness. It's about whether the right support is there when it's needed, accurate information, timely help, and reassurance that questions are always welcome.

Every consult, every question answered, every bit of confidence built - it all adds up to stronger outcomes for mums and babies.

If you're expecting, or currently navigating your feeding journey, we would love to help.

Book a consult: https://www.beststartlactation.com/
Join my free World Breastfeeding Week masterclass: https://www.beststartlactation.com/free-masterclass?
Explore the Best Start Breastfeeding Membership: https://www.beststartlactation.com/best-start-breastfeeding-course

Did you know breastmilk changes as your baby grows?

One of the World Breastfeeding Week themes this year is nutrition and it's a great excuse to remind ourselves just how remarkable breastmilk really is.

It's not a fixed formula. It's biologically adaptive:
🤍 It changes in the very first days after birth
🤍 It continues adjusting as your baby grows
🤍 It provides nutrients, immune factors and growth factors tailored to your baby's needs
🤍 It supports gut health and immune development in ways we're still learning about

There's no other food quite like it, made specifically, and continuously, for one baby.
That doesn't mean breastfeeding always feels easy. It's a skill, and like any skill, it can take time, patience and support to establish.

If you're navigating your feeding journey right now, know that support is always here.

Book a consult: https://www.beststartlactation.com/

This World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), I wanted to offer something practical for mums preparing for their feeding journey, so I'm running a brand new FREE masterclass.

5 Things You Need to Know to Establish Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding isn't about knowing everything. It's about knowing the handful of things that actually matter most in those early days and this session is built around exactly that.

Join me to learn:
🤍 What those early hours and days really look like
🤍 What's normal, and what's worth keeping an eye on
🤍 The foundations for establishing breastfeeding with confidence
🤍 Simple strategies to help protect your milk supply
🤍 How to tell your baby is feeding well

Friday 7th August | 9am | Online

Register now: https://www.beststartlactation.com/free-masterclass?

It's World Breastfeeding Week!

Every year from 1–7 August, the world comes together to celebrate and support breastfeeding and this year's theme is a good one: Strengthen what works.
Because breastfeeding doesn't happen in isolation. It's shaped by the support around a mum, her partner, her family, her workplace, her health providers, and her community.

When that support is strong, breastfeeding becomes so much more sustainable, for mums, for babies, and for the systems around them.

This week is about celebrating every mum in the thick of her feeding journey, whoever is supporting her along the way, and the incredible adaptability of breastmilk itself.

Mums don't need more pressure. They need the right support, at the right time.
That's exactly what Best Start is here for.

To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), I'm hosting a brand new free masterclass:

5 Things You Need to Know to Establish Breastfeeding

If you're expecting a baby and planning to breastfeed, there are a handful of key things that make the biggest difference in those early days. This session is designed to help you walk into birth feeling calm, informed and confident, knowing exactly what to focus on right from the start.

We'll cover:
- What to expect in the early hours and days
- What's normal (and what's not)
- How to establish breastfeeding with confidence
- Practical strategies to help protect your milk supply
- The key signs your baby is feeding well

Friday 7th August | 9am | Online

If you're pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding, this is one to save.

Secure your spot - https://www.beststartlactation.com/free-masterclass

This week we're shining a light on Jody from Zen Mumma.

Zen Mumma was born from Jody's own breastfeeding journey with her daughter, which began in 2023. Like so many new mums, she quickly discovered that while breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come naturally.

Along the way, Jody spent countless hours researching pumps, troubleshooting issues, and searching for products that were genuinely helpful, high quality and affordable, often feeling overwhelmed by choice and frustrated by how hard it was to access the right support locally when she needed it most.

That experience inspired her to create Zen Mumma, a small Perth-based business dedicated to making breastfeeding support more accessible. Jody wanted mums to have access to carefully selected, high-quality products at fair prices, without long wait times, and someone honest to turn to for genuine advice and support.

Zen Mumma officially launched in October 2024, and the name reflects exactly what Jody hopes to be for every mum she supports: calm, nurturing and supportive.

From wearable breast pumps to feeding accessories, Jody's goal is simple, helping every mum feel supported, informed and empowered on her own unique journey.

Jody strongly believes every breastfeeding journey is different, but no mum should have to navigate it alone.

We love being part of a community of small businesses and healthcare professionals who all share that same passion for supporting mums and babies.

Make sure you check out Zen Mumma and show Jody some love.

Know a mum-owned business we should feature next? Tag them below or send us a message — we'd love to hear from you!