Pinky McKay
Pinky McKay is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected breastfeeding experts. She’s an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and best-selling author of 4 titles including Parenting By Heart and Sleeping Like a Baby, (Penguin Random House). Pinky specializes in gentle parenting styles that honour mothers’ natural instincts to respond to their babies.
An award winning Business Woman, Pinky is the creator of Boobie Foods, all natural and organic foods to nourish breastfeeding mothers and she also offers a Business Bootcamp for Lactation Consultants in Private Practice.
Pinky’s work is inspired by her passion to see ‘every mother with a baby in her arms and a smile on her face.’ She says, “support is essential for all new mothers and the professionals who work with them – by lifting each other, women thrive, mothers can reach their breastfeeding goals and families can enjoy a gentle, connected beginning.
Pinky’s ‘get real’, no-nonsense approach, along with a blend of humour, sharp wit and wisdom, make her an expert source for national publications and major network TV. Her real-world experience stems from being the mother of five and grandmother of four.
Pinky has spoken across Australia, New Zealand and the United states and has presented a popular Tedx talk, ‘Surrender is Not a Dirty Word’. Her reach extends worldwide through her books, e-programs, blogs and highly engaged facebook and instagram pages.
Website: https://www.pinkymckay.com/
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🤱💗 When your baby is sick, every little sniffle can tug at your heartstrings. But did you know your breast milk offers more than nourishment? It provides hydration and antibodies to help support your little one’s immune system. ❤️
A stuffy nose, sore ears or an upset tummy can make feeding difficult — and leave you wondering how best to help your baby feel better.
💕 Sometimes, those extra feeds are about more than hunger. They’re about comfort, connection and the reassurance of being close to you.
✨ Discover practical ways to make breastfeeding easier when your baby is unwell, what warning signs to look out for and when to seek medical advice.
❤️ Trust your instincts, Mum. You know your baby, and you never have to feel silly for asking for help.
👇 Read expert advice from Australian breastfeeding specialist Pinky McKay to learn how to soothe and support your baby through illness. 💗
By: Pinky McKay IBCLC As you sit and gaze into your baby’s eyes while you breastfeed your little one, you are not just nourishing your baby, you are saving precious resources that cost the earth – literally. This isn’t about… Continue Reading >
Are your baby’s hands getting in the way as you try to breastfeed? Have you been told to wrap your baby for feeds? Although the advice to wrap babies like a tiny burrito for feeds was common practice years ago,… Continue Reading >
by: Pinky McKay IBCLC Suddenly feeling ‘fluey’? Emotional and teary? And you have a hot sore breast? Feeling ‘fluey’ any time when you are breastfeeding is a warning sign that you could be coming down with mastitis, inflammation of the… Continue Reading >
Your newborn doesn’t know day from night; tiny tummies don’t hold enough milk for your baby to sleep through the night yet; and night time breastfeeds are important to maintain your milk supply – your prolactin (milk making hormone) levels… Continue Reading >
Pinky McKay It can seem as though every time your baby whimpers somebody will suggest, ‘he’s hungry,’ or they may even ask, ‘are you sure you have enough milk?’ Then there is the anxiety about having your baby weighed. It feels like a… Continue Reading >
You have most likely heard very good reasons to breastfeed: boosting baby’s immune system; providing breast milk that changes to meet your baby’s needs; a lovely way to bond and allowing instant comfort for an unsettled baby. Another important reason… Continue Reading >
World Breastfeeding Week, an annual global campaign, is set to take place from August 1 to 7, 2023. This year’s theme, “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents,” highlights the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers and creating conducive environments… Continue Reading >
As a breastfeeding mum, you may worry, ‘is my baby getting enough milk?’ Then there is the pressure, usually from older women, that there is no ‘goodness’ in your milk if your baby is unsettled or feeding more frequently than… Continue Reading >
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