18 Expressing Tips… JUST FOR YOU

You probably already know that the worst thing about being an Expressing Mumma is the time it takes!!! There are not enough hours in the day as it is to look after a baby let alone yourself, so to lose a few hours expressing and making milk on top of that load, can feel insane!!!!!So good on you! You're doing a great job!   You now know what it would be like to feed twins! (Just without double the nappies). And if you are a mother of multiple babies and you express, you seriously deserve an award!!! I'm now going to share with you some things …

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are my responses to questions I am frequently asked. These are my personal responses and what I have found to work well for me and my gorgeous daughter. Remember I am a mother not a healthcare professional in this field so you are encouraged to use your discretion and seek clarification from your healthcare …

Lactation Cookies

There are many sites online where you can find Lactation cookie recipes. Your family and friends may even be able to share a recipe with you. Here is one a friend shared with me... Ingredients:  The most important ingredient- 1 Tablespoon of Brewer's Yeast (Must be this type- you can add more, but I find …

HELP!!! I think my milk supply is low…

HELP! I think my milk supply is low!!! It happens to all of us and unfortunately stress plays a big part. You feel stressed that you aren’t making enough milk, but you need not to be stressed to make milk!!!?? It’s a catch 22 situation! So as much as it is really hard to do, …

ALL ABOARD… Expressing Stations

To assist with expressing I believe if you set up a couple of ‘expressing stations’ it will make it much easier for you. I have 6 stations positioned around my home to make it easier for me. Central Station: Just like a train station you will need a central station and this is the control centre. …

Focusing on the POSITIVES of Expressing…. (Yes there are positives!)

    You can't breastfeed. So what?!!! Everyone has a different feeding journey with their baby and one thing I want to be clear about is whatever yours may be- expressing, formula, breastfeeding or a combination, we as women need to stand together, unite and encourage each other. Motherhood is tough enough and we must support each other. …

About The Blog…

Welcome to Expressing Mumma the BLOG!  This blog will talk more about my personal journey as an expressing mother, and it will also be used as a platform for other thoughts I am pondering in my parenting, work and life journey. The word 'expressing' is used in this blog as a homograph. It has two meanings. The first being that …

Goal Setting & Rewards

I find having a goal can play a useful part in helping you on your expressing journey. Goals give you something to work towards. I find it useful to use the goal setting acronym SMART to help. S is for- Specific- Be clear about what you want to accomplish, M is for - Measurable- How …

Expressing Chose Me

My story... I didn't choose to become an exclusively expressing mother, it chose me...... Read my story here.