Whispers Cottage: Adelaide

About

Whispers Cottage is staffed by Registered Nurses and Midwives, with extensive training in Karitane parent crafting, Tresillian nursing, postnatal care, antenatal and parent education, lactation support and postnatal depression. We can help you with:

Breastfeeding and Bottle feeding

We can help with any breastfeeding problem including attachment, positioning, management of low supply/oversupply. Advice on quantity and preparation of formula for infants.

Sleep and settling

We’ll show you how to recognise tired signs to help promote a good sleep routine, and can teach you various settling and calming techniques.

Weaning

From breast to bottle, breast to solids, or bottle to solids, our lactation experts can make it an easier transition.

Reflux management

We provide advice on strategy and routine changes to help manage Gastro Oesophageal Reflux

Introduction to solids

We’ll show you the most nutritious foods and their preparation, and tips on how to introduce solids to fussy eaters.

Routine management

We can advise you of the best feed, play and sleep routines for your baby.

Mild postnatal mood disorders

We can offer support to manage the impact of hormonal and lifestyle changes on your feeling of wellbeing.

Toddler management and behavioural issues

We’ll help to manage the demands, tantrums and other challenges of this stage of your child’s development.

Our qualified staff will visit you in the comfort of your home to assess your family’s needs. We’ll provide a tailored package to encourage the positive growth and development of your child and family. We understand that parenting can be difficult and our staff will support you through the demanding and joyful times.

We also provide follow up care, to ensure that the techniques we’ve introduced have been helpful.