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Kate Bergamasco’s Breastfeeding Class

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Why Every Expecting Couple Should Join Kate Bergamasco’s Breastfeeding Class — Yes, Partners Too!

Hello radiant mamas-to-be (and awesome partners)!Are you wondering why you should attend a breastfeeding class

If you’re preparing to welcome a new baby into your world — congratulations! Whether it’s your first time or you’re adding to your growing family, one of the most empowering things you can do right now is join a breastfeeding class. And not just any class — one led by Kate Bergamasco, an experienced midwife and lactation consultant who’s been guiding parents for over 20 years.

Breastfeeding class with Kate Bergamasco

Attending a breastfeeding class helps prepare both parents for the challenges

What You’ll Learn in Kate’s Breastfeeding Class

Kate’s classes are warm, relaxed, and packed with practical wisdom. You’ll discover:

  • How breastfeeding works and what to expect in the early days
  • Tips for getting a comfortable latch and avoiding common challenges
  • How partners can actively support breastfeeding (yes, you’re a key player!)
  • What’s normal, what’s not, and when to reach out for help
  • Real answers to real questions — no judgment, just support

Why Partners Are Encouraged to Attend

Breastfeeding is a team effort. When partners are informed and involved, it makes a world of difference. In our breastfeeding class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Support your partner physically and emotionally
  • Help with positioning and comfort
  • Recognize signs of a good latch and feeding cues
  • Be the calm, confident support your partner needs — especially during those 3 AM feeds

Plus, it’s a great way to bond before baby arrives and build confidence together.

Why Choose Kate?

Kate Bergamasco isn’t just a midwife and lactation consultant — she’s a passionate educator who’s helped thousands of families feel prepared, supported, and empowered. With over two decades of experience, she knows how to tailor each session to your unique needs.

She offers:

  • Personalised breastfeeding sessions for you and your partner
  • Ongoing support after birth, including home visits and check-ins
  • Medicare rebates available for eligible families up to 8 weeks postpartum

Book Your Spot

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Kate’s breastfeeding classes are available in Propsect and online, so you can join from wherever you are. Sessions fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

 

What Parents Say

“Kate made us feel so prepared and supported. Her warmth and knowledge are unmatched.” — Emily & Jack

“I didn’t think I needed a breastfeeding class — I was wrong. Kate’s session was a game-changer.” — Sarah & Ben

Ready to Feel Confident About Breastfeeding?

Whether you’re 20 weeks or 39 weeks pregnant, it’s never too early (or too late) to learn. Come as you are — yoga pants, questions, and all. Kate can’t wait to meet you and help you start your parenting journey with confidence and joy.

Breastfeeding: Following Your Instincts and Finding Support

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Breastfeeding: Following Your Instincts and Finding Support, 
Breastfeeding is natural ,it’s meant to be THE BEST food for your baby, it has all the best fats and proteins and it’s easily digested . It also helps babies fight infection and mums to bond with their precious bundles .
Australia doesnt quite achive the rates of breastfeeding WHO recomends  . Why has it become so difficult ? Why do so many mums struggle beyond six weeks ? Why do so many mums struggle with pain , supply issues and mastitis ? The answer to these questions can be answered when you think of a mother in a third world country Imagine a mother who has no breastfeeding or sleep training book or clock to look at , no special “feeding” pillow , no special “feeding” / rocking chair and limited number of care providers to become confused with . What will a mother in a third world country do when her baby cries ? Is breastfeeding a challenge ? She will no doubt follow her instincts She will keep putting her baby to the breast She won’t worry about a routine she’s read about she won’t clock watch She won’t place her baby on a feeding pillow or into a bassinet . She Breastfeeding: Following Your Instincts and Finding Support

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the world. It’s designed to be the very best food for your baby—packed with the perfect balance of fats and proteins, easy to digest, and full of protective properties that help little ones fight infection. On top of that, it’s a beautiful way for mums to bond with their precious bundles.

And yet, despite all these benefits, breastfeeding rates still don’t reach the levels we’d love to see nationally.

So why has something so natural become so challenging? Why do so many mums struggle beyond six weeks? Why do pain, supply issues, and mastitis feel like such common hurdles?

Looking at Breastfeeding Through a Different Lens

Imagine a mother in a developing country. She doesn’t have a stack of baby books, a clock to time feeds, or a special chair and pillow set aside for “feeding time.” She doesn’t have a dozen different voices telling her what she should or shouldn’t be doing.

When her baby cries, she follows her instincts. She puts her baby to the breast—again and again. She doesn’t worry about routines, schedules, or whether her baby is feeding “too often.” She simply responds to her baby’s needs.

By feeding on demand, her baby naturally regulates her milk supply. Her breasts don’t become painfully full, because she’s feeding when her baby needs it. She doesn’t compare her baby’s sleep to anyone else’s, and she isn’t second‑guessing herself every step of the way.

Why Modern Mums Feel Overwhelmed

Every day, I hear from mothers who are struggling with breastfeeding. A common theme? Conflicting advice.

Some are told to limit feeds to a certain number of minutes. Others are warned that if they don’t start a routine immediately, they’ll “make a rod for their back.” Add in the endless stream of books, blogs, and well‑meaning friends, and it’s no wonder mums feel confused and pressured.

To make things harder, many health professionals—GPs, osteopaths, chiropractors, paediatricians, and even some midwives—don’t receive in‑depth training in breastfeeding unless they’ve chosen to study it further. And while there are wonderful lactation consultants out there, not all are regulated or have a medical background.

That’s why it’s so important to ask about qualifications and experience when choosing someone to support you.

Finding the Right Support

If you’re experiencing pain, supply worries, or just feel unsure about your feeding journey, you don’t have to go through it alone. With the right guidance, breastfeeding can become more comfortable, more manageable, and more enjoyable.

As an Adelaide Lactation Consultant, I work with mums every day to help them feel confident and supported. Whether it’s overcoming pain, boosting supply, or simply finding reassurance that you’re doing a wonderful job, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Because at the end of the day, breastfeeding isn’t about rules, routines, or comparisons—it’s about you and your baby, finding your own rhythm together.

✨ If you’re ready for gentle, practical support, please reach out. Your breastfeeding journey can feel lighter, calmer, and more connected—with the right help by your side.

BOOK A CONSULT

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Email  kate@myprivatemidwife.com.au

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Are you ready to throw in the towel ?

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Are you ready to throw in the towel ?

Breastfeeding can be incredibly hard in the early days- but also very rewarding. It’s very common to face difficulties along the way. There’s a lot of support available, from lactation consultants to support groups and online forums. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you need it, and remember that each baby and situation is different .

Remember -You’re doing a wonderful thing for your little one!

Heres some tips for when things get tough

  • Just enjoy some time with your baby skin on skin at times when baby is NOT looking for food
  • Many mums feel as they don’t get a chance to just enjoy holding their baby -especially if they have to express to boost supply or to enable baby to have a top-up.
  • When you cuddle your baby against your chest you release endorphins (happy hormones) and oxytocin (love hormones)-so youll feel more relaxed and so will your baby
  • Have a bath with your baby-they love the warm water -it reminds them of being safe in utero.
  • Allow your bbay the chance to self attach -baby led attachment is more gentle and can allow baby to attach in a more relaxed manner-remember -breastfeeding is instinctual for your baby .
  • If your baby is unsettled, offer a topup feed-even if your breasts feel soft -they are never empty and sometimes sucking on a breast that felt quite”empty” allows baby to gain the higher fat milk whihc helps them settle
  • Go for a walk with a support person (with your baby in a sling) .Getting some fresh air helps baby and you.

Seek some support from your midwife or a qualified  https://myprivatemidwife.com.au/postnatal-lactation/ consultant who can work with you to overcome the overwhelm and support you through the first 6 weeks

Cuddling your baby

Babys who are crying benefit from skin in skin

Remember all new skills take time and breastfeeding is no exception

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Who is kate bergamasco ?

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Who is Kate Bergamasco ?

Let’s throwback to student midwife Kate Bergamasco –

This was me when I began my midwifery career. Although when I was 17 and fresh out of school.I knew from the time I was 16 when I witnessed a birth on work experience that I wanted to be a midiwfe
So this photo is me living my dream 

I was 22 years old and this was me during my midwifery training at Modbury hospital.My midwifery training days were focused on learning about how birth happened.We were taught to listen to mothers, build a rapport with families and become proficient at monitoring mums and babies through pregnancy , birth and the postnatal period..

By the end of the 12 month course we were all too aware that while we had passed our exams and delivered many babies, we still needed to gain a lot more experience .There was so much more to learn and I acknowledge now, 33 years on , I will never know everything.

I was very conscious even as a 22 year old graduate that my knowledge about helping mums breastfeed was limited.

WILL  I be able to breastfeed if my mother couldn’t ?

In 1990 so many practises we adopted with breastfeeding caused so much pain for mothers.We used to bath babies within the first hour of birth, we cut the umbilical cord as soon as the baby was out, we wrapped baby and THEN handed b aby to mum for her first breastfeed.We didnt know then the value of skin on skin or the golden hour.

I can remember mums with bleeding painful nipples trying to tolerate breastfeeds.and then sitting with red lamps faced toward their nipples to dry them out with the belief it would +toughen + them up.

No wonder so many mothers stopped breastfeeding before they even left hospital..

This experience is what lead e to study to be a  lactation consultant  , I wanted to ensure i could have a positive impact on mothers feeding journey.

Fortunately over the past 30 years our knowledge and practises have improved greatly and Im always quick to reasure mums whose own mothers couldnt breastfeed (in the 1990s) that our techniques have improved .

How have things changed ?

  • Skin on skin 
  • The golden hour
  • Rooming baby in with mum 
  • Not bathing baby in the first 3 days of birth
  • Giving mums and partners antenatal education on breastfeeding 

If youd like o be supported by Kate BOOK a chat