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Concerns About Weight Gain / Growth

Why this happens

Each baby grows at their own pace, but it’s natural to worry if your little one isn’t gaining weight as expected. Growth concerns can be due to lots of different issues — inefficient feeding, latch issues, low milk supply, frequent spitting-up (reflux), or even undiagnosed medical conditions. Sometimes, everything feels fine… until the scales suggest otherwise.

Why it’s a problem

Hearing that your baby isn’t gaining “enough” can trigger self-doubt, guilt and anxiety. You might feel pressure to supplement, start pumping/expressing your milk, or abandon your feeding goals — all without really understanding why the numbers are what they are. It can feel confusing and disheartening.

How I can help you overcome it

Together, we’ll look at more than just the numbers. I’ll assess a full feed, talk through your baby’s feeding patterns, and explore what might be affecting growth. I’ll help you understand the numbers, make a plan that aligns with your goals, and — most importantly — offer compassionate support so you feel informed and confident. There are always ways forward, and I’ll walk with you to find them.

What I offer

• Detailed assessment of feeding and growth patterns
• Guidance on understanding weight gain and percentiles
• Strategies to support feeding efficiency and milk transfer
• Gentle, non-judgmental support for your feeding goals
• Plans tailored to your baby and to you, not just the chart

You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Book a consult with me today.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Kombumerri Country on which I live and work, including the Bundjalung and Yugambeh people, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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