Ashlyn Padgett. For Her.

25/10/2026

🤍 Early Pregnancy Care with an Endorsed Midwife 🤍

Did you know that seeing a GP isn't your only option when you find out you're pregnant?

An Endorsed Midwife can provide early pregnancy care, including education, screening, referrals and ongoing support.

Those first few weeks of pregnancy can bring so many questions, emotions and decisions. Having the time to talk things through and understand what comes next can make all the difference.

At For Her., early pregnancy appointments are designed to give you the time, information and support you deserve.

With longer appointment times, we can focus on what matters to you, including:

-Pregnancy options – a safe, supportive space to discuss your options and make informed decisions.

-Early pregnancy education – understanding the changes happening in your body, what to expect and when to seek advice.

-Antenatal screening – discussing and arranging recommended blood tests, genetic screening options and ultrasounds, with informed consent.

-Referrals – supporting timely referrals to maternity hospitals, specialists and other healthcare providers when needed.

Ongoing support – timely follow-up of results and helping you navigate the next steps in your pregnancy while keeping you informed in your decisions.

Pregnancy care shouldn't feel rushed. You deserve time to ask questions, explore your options and feel informed and supported from the very beginning.

📍 **For Her. | The Hub on Gibson, Port Augusta**

*Endorsed Midwife | Registered Nurse | IBCLC*

19/10/2026

FOREMILK vs HINDMILK... let's talk about it!

Have you ever been told that your baby needs to feed for a certain amount of time to reach the "fatty hindmilk"?

Well, here's what the evidence tells us! 👇

Breastmilk isn't divided into two distinct types. The terms foremilk and hindmilk simply describe milk at different stages of a feed.

Research shows that:

💧 Breastmilk fat concentration generally increases as milk is removed from the breast.

💧 Breast fullness plays an important role in milk fat concentration.

💧 There is no magical point in a feed when foremilk suddenly becomes hindmilk.

So, what does this mean for you and your baby?

💕 You don't need to time feeds to make sure your baby receives hindmilk.

💕 Focus on effective milk transfer, your baby's feeding cues, wet nappies and appropriate weight gain.

💕 Both early and later milk provide valuable nutrition for your baby.

The takeaway? There is no need to chase the hindmilk! Every feed is different, and breastfeeding is about so much more than watching the clock.

If you're concerned about your baby's milk intake, feeding or weight gain, individualised support from an IBCLC can help.

17/10/2026

Still pinching myself! 🥹

For Her. took home TWO awards at Rowe Partners Outstanding Business Awards night! 🏆✨

🏆 Excellence in Micro Business
🏆 People's Choice Award

I'm so incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported, encouraged and believed in For Her. since the beginning.

To everyone who voted, booked an appointment, shared a post or recommended my little business — THANK YOU! 💕

I'm so proud to be growing For Her. right here in Port Augusta and supporting women and families in our community.

What a special night!

21/09/2026

💛 I’d love your vote! 💛

I’m so excited to share that For Her. has been nominated as a finalist for the Business Port Augusta Awards! 🥰

What started as a small home-visiting service has grown into a space where I can support women and families in our local community through pregnancy, postpartum care, breastfeeding support and cervical screening.

As a local business, your support means so much to me. If you’ve loved, shared, recommended or simply followed For Her., I’d be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to cast a vote. 🫶🏼

Every vote helps support my little business and the work I’m so passionate about — providing women and fmailies in our community with accessible, evidence based personalised care close to home.

🗳️ **Vote in the link below!

🎉 PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 🎉

Congratulations to the finalists who have progressed from the Micro, Small, Medium and Large Business categories in the 2025–2026 Rowe Partners Port Augusta Outstanding Business Awards.

Now it’s over to you! Vote for the finalist you would most like to see take home the TACTIC People’s Choice Award.

Don’t have a favourite on the list? That’s okay - choose one of our deserving finalists and give a local business your vote. Every vote is a show of support for the businesses helping our community thrive.

🗳️ View the finalists and vote here:
https://businessportaugusta.com.au/projects/business-awards/2026-business-awards/ or on Instagram our link is in our bio

Please note: People’s Choice voting is limited to the finalists who progressed through this year’s judged business award categories.

Voting closes midnight this Friday 25th September

21/09/2026

So proud to be a finalist in the Local Buying Foundation Excellence in Micro Business Awards in Port Augusta 🩷.

Congratulations to the finalists in the Local Buying Foundation Excellence in Micro Business Award, part of the 2025–2026 Rowe Partners Port Augusta Outstanding Business Awards! 🎉

Thank you to every business that took the time to submit an entry this year.

Our Awards Extravaganza will be held on Friday 16 October and we look forward to celebrating the success of all our finalists.

24/08/2026

What if your antenatal and postnatal care could feel a little more personal? 🤍
You don't have to navigate pregnancy and early parenthood feeling like just another appointment.
As an privately practicing Endorsed Midwife, I offer personalised antenatal and postnatal care, with the time to get to know you, your baby and what matters to your family.
✨ Individualised antenatal appointments, with a midwife who knows you
✨ Evidence-based pregnancy education and preparation
✨ Medicare-funded care for eligible women
✨ Appropriate investigations and referrals
✨ Postnatal checks and support
✨ Feeding and breastfeeding support
✨ Practical guidance as you settle into life with your baby
If you're pregnant or planning pregnancy and would like to learn more about private antenatal and postnatal care with an Endorsed Midwife, please get in touch, I would love to chat with you more- No referral required.

03/08/2026

✨ Can I overfeed my breastfed baby?

It's one of the questions I hear most often—and the short answer is.... it's very unlikely!

Breastfed babies are remarkably good at regulating their own intake. They feed when they're hungry, slow down when they're full, and stop when they've had enough.

It's also important to remember that **not all time at the breast is about milk.**

🤱 Nutritive sucking is when your baby is actively drinking milk with slow, rhythmic sucks and regular swallows.

🤱 Non-nutritive sucking is a lighter, quicker sucking pattern with little or no swallowing. This helps babies soothe themselves, regulate their emotions, and satisfy their natural need to suck. Comfort feeding is a normal and healthy part of breastfeeding.

This is why babies may want to stay at the breast even after they've finished actively feeding. They're not necessarily taking in more milk, they may simply be seeking comfort, connection, and regulation.

Frequent feeding, cluster feeding, and comfort feeding are all normal parts of infant development and don't usually mean your baby is being overfed.

💛 If you're unsure whether your baby is feeding effectively or you'd like support to better understand their feeding cues, I'd love to help.

03/08/2026

Did you know breastfeeding benefits both you and your baby? 🤍

Most people know breast milk is nutritious—but it's also a remarkable, living substance that adapts to your baby's changing needs while supporting your own long-term health.

🤍 Benefits for baby:
• Supports healthy brain development
• Provides antibodies that help protect against infections
• Supports a healthy gut microbiome
• Reduces the risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses
• May lower the risk of SIDS and some chronic diseases later in life

🌸 Benefits for mum:
• Supports recovery after birth
• Helps reduce postpartum blood loss
• Lowers the lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancer
• May reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• Encourages bonding through close, responsive feeding

Breastfeeding doesn't have to be all or nothing. Every feed, every day, and every drop of breast milk offers benefits.

If breastfeeding is going well—amazing. If it's feeling harder than you expected, you're not alone. Support can make a real difference, and you don't have to navigate it by yourself.

30/07/2026

🤍 World Breastfeeding Week Special 🤍

To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and support families to get the best possible start, I'm offering bulk billed antenatal breastfeeding consultations throughout August for eligible Medicare clients.

Choose the option that suits you best:
✨ Face-to-face
✨ Virtual (telehealth)

Prepare for breastfeeding with personalised, evidence-based support before your baby arrives.

📍Available throughout August. Bookings are essential via the link in the bio or DM to discuss.

20/07/2026

✨ Cervical Screening Tests are now available at For Her.

I'm so pleased to now offer Cervical Screening Tests as part of my women's health services here in Port Augusta.

I know that for many women, booking this appointment can feel daunting. Whether you've been putting it off because life has been busy, you're feeling nervous, or you're simply overdue, you'll be welcomed into a calm, respectful and supportive environment where there's plenty of time to ask questions.

If you're aged 25–74 and have a cervix, regular cervical screening every 5 years is one of the best ways to help prevent cervical cancer.

Appointments are now available at The Hub on Gibson

*** Both Clinician Collection and Self collection (for eligible clients) available ***

💛 Book online via the link in my bio or get in touch if you'd like to know more.