4-Month Baby Check: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Four months is such an exciting stage in your baby’s life. Tiny newborn reflexes are giving way to big smiles, giggles, rolling attempts and curious little hands reaching for everything in sight. It’s also a really important time for a comprehensive health check. At Western Family Practice, our 4-month baby check is designed to support […]
What Makes a Family? Supporting All Parents at Western Family Practice
At Western Family Practice, we know that families come in all shapes and sizes. A family is simply a unit where love and care are at the centre. Whether you’re a birthing parent, a non-birthing parent, part of a blended or rainbow family, or any other unique combination, we are here to support you every […]
Let’s Talk About Contraception After Delivery
After welcoming your baby into the world, your priority is likely their well-being and your own recovery. However, it’s equally important not to overlook contraception. Many mums believe that breastfeeding alone can prevent pregnancy, but this isn’t always the case. Whether you’re breastfeeding or formula feeding, planning your postpartum contraception is crucial to avoid an […]
Cluster Feeding
What is cluster feeding? Cluster feeding is when baby will want to feed almost continuously from the breast for several hours. They may fall asleep at the breast but if you try to remove them, they will wake and cry or cue to go back on. Babies will most often do this in the evening […]
Birth experience: Why it’s important
What does a successful birth look like? If you’ve had a baby, or are going to have one, then it’s likely you’ve had it defined to you as ‘healthy mother, healthy baby’. That is, one where both the mother and the baby come out the other side alive. This approach acknowledges two truths about birth […]
When Motherhood Doesn’t Meet Expectations
This is not what I expected.’ It’s now 14 years since I heard my patient (who I’ll call Jane from here on) whisper those words as she sat across from me, cuddling her four-week-old baby. At several points during her pregnancy she’d mentioned to me how much she was looking forward to motherhood. We’d talked […]