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Response to questions: Workshop on clinical implications of the mechanobiological models of breast and nipple pain Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine 27th Annual International Meeting 2022

Thu, 1st December 2022

Dr Pamela Douglas

1. How do you facilitate frequent milk removal (12 per day per breast) when clients need to pump at work. Most jobs do not facilitate pumping every 2 hours.

Why the massage styles of ‘Therapeutic Breast Massage’ and ‘Manual Lymphatic Drainage’ are no more helpful than milk ejections for lactating women with breast inflammation and may even make things worse

Fri, 25th November 2022

Dr Pamela Douglas

A breastfeeding woman needs to make time for many different ways of caring for her own physical and emotional needs. Breast massage has become very popular in recent years.

Why do we overuse antimicrobials for breastfeeding problems? Dr Pamela Douglas comments during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

Thu, 24th November 2022

Dr Pamela Douglas

It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, and the WHO is asking us to help stop drug resistance by avoiding unnecessary use of antimicrobial medications.

I have stabbing pain between breastfeeds. Is it thrush?

Wed, 23rd November 2022

Dr Pamela Douglas

Prolonged courses of antifungals are often prescribed to breastfeeding women with persistent nipple pain, despite no evidence to support these treatments. The pain typically results from other causes.

Things I wish knew before I started Breastfeeding | Possums

Things I wish I knew before I first tried breastfeeding

Thu, 3rd November 2022

Dr Cassie Rickard - Perinatal GP, NDC Fellow

As a GP working with lot of new mothers and babies, I knew breastfeeding wasn’t always easy, but the health benefits, convenience and connection with the baby it offered always seemed worth the efforts.

In the spirit of World Breastfeeding Week 2022

Fri, 12th August 2022

Dr Ishtar Lockwood - Executive Manager (Clinical), Possums & Co.

Breastfeeding is not a simple concept and breastfeeding problems are not resolved with simplistic interventions. We've made progress at Possums & Co. but there's a long way to go.

Does domperidone increase breastmilk - Possums & Co

Does domperidone increase breast milk production?

Sun, 22nd May 2022

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, Possums & Co.

Prescriptions for domperidone to help new mums increase their breastmilk supply are on the rise. Dr Pam Douglas discusses realistic expectations when using domperidone.

New study shows that a brief gestalt intervention immediately improves breastfeeding babies’ suck

Sat, 5th February 2022

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, Possums & Co.

Can we empower breastfeeding women through experimentation with some simple physical strategies to resolve their own nipple pain and baby’s fussing at the breast?

Effective milk transfer and the importance of fit and hold

Sun, 2nd January 2022

Dr Lauren Wilson

In the early days and weeks with a newborn, breastfeeding parents are often asked about baby’s latch and position and how they are feeding.

What is useful to know about breast anatomy when I'm breastfeeding my baby?

Sun, 2nd January 2022

Dr Melanie Mapleson

The most important message to embrace about breast anatomy is that there is an incredibly broad definition of what is normal. Human breasts are highly diverse and women of all shapes and sizes can have a long and meaningful breastfeeding journey.

Hey, baby! Why can't I massage out my blocked milk ducts or mastitis?

Thu, 30th September 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director Possums & Co, IBCLC, Breastfeeding Medicine Practitioner

Breastfeeding, a shared responsibility

Fri, 6th August 2021

Dr Lauren Wilson, MBBS BSc(Hons) FRACGP DRANZCOG DCH, NDC practitioner, The Possums Clinic Brisbane

Speaking from personal experience, Dr Lauren Wilson discusses what it really means to share the responsibility of breastfeeding as a community.

Possums breastfeeding, returning to work and increasing supply

Pumping breast milk for your bab‪y: Dr Pamela Douglas in conversation with New York Breastfeeding Counsellor Emma McCabe

Thu, 15th April 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas and Emma McCabe (Breastfeeding Counsellor, New York City)

Dr Pamela Douglas and Emma McCabe explore the role of pumping breast milk, including for increasing supply and returning to work.

Breastfeeding and returning to work

Wed, 17th March 2021

Dr Lauren Wilson, Brisbane Possums Clinic, with many thanks to Dr Nadya York and the mums of Dr Milk

How do you go back to work and breastfeed at the same time? Dr Lauren Wilson explores the options and shares tips for working mums.

Possums for parents with babies _ breastfeeding, NDC, baby feet

Avoiding formula use in the days after the birth but still keeping baby safe: Dr Pamela Douglas in conversation with Melbourne neonatologist Dr Danielle Freeman

Thu, 10th December 2020

Dr Danielle Freeman - Neonatologist

This is a transcript of a conversation between Possums Medical Director, Dr Pamela Douglas, and Melbourne neonatologist, Dr Danielle Freeman.

Frenotomy and Human Factors Science

Wed, 10th April 2019

Dr Pamela Douglas - GP, Lactation Consultant, Researcher

The frenotomy industry and how it may aggravate the distress faced by parents dealing with breastfeeding problems, without evidence of benefits.

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, baby breastfeeding with incorrect latch

Breastfeeding is not meant to be painful. So what's going wrong for so many women?

Tue, 21st August 2018

Helen Vnuk - Mamamia

Talk to new mothers about breastfeeding, and there’s one frequent message: it’s painful and it’s difficult. However, it doesn't have to be this way.

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, breastfeeding baby large

Why breastfeeding support is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and what to do about conflicting advice

Sun, 6th March 2016

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, General Practitioner

New parents often receive a great deal of conflicting advice from health professionals on breastfeeding, so understanding what helps and what doesn't is important.

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, breastfeeding baby, tongue tie lip tie

Do our babies need deep cuts under their tongues and upper lips in order to breastfeed successfully?

Tue, 26th January 2016

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, General Practitioner

How do we help those many women who can't transfer milk from their breasts into their babies without pain? Dr Pam Douglas discusses this contentious issue.

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