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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.

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

Hey, baby! Are you upset because you're overstimulated?

Fri, 2nd July 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

In this article, Dr Pam analyses the overstimulated infant hypothesis, shares an overview of the evidence base, as well as a selection of scripts for parents relating to NDC.

Hey, baby! How can we reset your circadian clock?

Fri, 4th June 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

If a baby’s circadian clock is not well aligned with her parents', it might be time to work with the family to create a sleep management plan together.

Crying babies part 3: Feeding, sleeping and sensory needs

Thu, 3rd June 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

In this final part of our series on problem crying in babies, we look at evidence-based management of baby's feeding, sleep, and sensory needs and maternal mental health.

Crying babies part 2: Making sense of baby's crying and fussing

Thu, 3rd June 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

We explore the impact of interpretative biases on existing evidence concerning the gut and infant cry-fuss behaviours, and offer a neurobiological explanatory model.

Crying babies part 1: Babies crying out for help

Thu, 3rd June 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

Excessive crying is one of the most common presentations in early life, affecting 20% of infants. Here, Dr Pam looks at the evidence through a case study.

Possums approach to infant or baby sleep

Hey, baby! Why are you awake so much of the night?

Fri, 14th May 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

This blog details the basic steps of the evidence-based Neuroprotective Developmental Care approach (or Possums approach) to infant sleep.

Hey, baby! Why can’t I put you down for daytime naps?

Mon, 15th March 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

Having trouble getting your little one to nap during the day? Dr Pam Douglas looks at reasons why this might happen, one of which is sleep training.

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, baby feet light skin

Essays on health: Australia is failing new parents with conflicting advice – it’s urgent we get it right

Wed, 12th September 2018

Dr Pamela Douglas

Conflicting advice given to new parents upon the birth of their baby can be stressful and disorientating. Dr Pam Douglas from Possums explains why we have to do better.

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