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Today's episode is all about optimising your breastfeeding. As usual Beth and Lil both draw from their knowledge as midwives and also as mothers who have and are both currently breastfeeding. You might also find Newborn Care 101 helpful. If you are struggling with your breastfeeding journey we see you and want to support you. Connect with your midwife and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC for more tailored care. Australian Breastfeeding Association have so many amazing resources and a peer helpline. Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800 mum 2 mum | 1800 686 268Today's episode is proudly sponsored by  iL Tutto. iL Tutto is Australia's most sought-after household name for high quality, stylish, and functional Nursery Chairs alongside their range of award-winning CoZee Co-sleeper Bassinets, cots with matching chests and baby sleepwear. iL Tutto is here to support all parents on their feeding, sleep and comforting journey without compromising style. You can get 20% off with code growing20 - trust us you won't regret this purchase! T&Cs: 20% off full price items only, cannot be used with other promotions. Valid until April 15, 2025. Excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards. Only at iltutto.com.auIf you loved today's episode we would love if you left us a 5 star review and joined us over on our instagram @growingthepodcast 

Send us a textIn today's episode, I have a special guest—someone you probably already know and love. Sophie Walker, the incredible founder and host of Australian Birth Stories, joins me to share her personal breastfeeding journey. With a Master's in Public Health, Sophie is passionate about helping pregnant women and their support teams actively prepare for birth and postpartum. Her podcast was born from her own experiences—after a first birth filled with intervention and trauma, she went on to have a redemptive, empowering second and third birth. Now, she's on a mission to share real, raw, and honest birth and postpartum stories.In this episode, Sophie opens up about her three boys and three completely different breastfeeding journeys—from the initial feeling of “it's all on me” to learning how to trust herself as a mother. We talk about the realities of being left in the hospital to figure it out alone, navigating outdated advice from well-meaning grandparents, and the exhaustion of those first six weeks. We cover cluster feeding, sleep deprivation, and yes… co-sleeping (and pretending we weren't doing it!).But we also cover the turning points—the power of skin-to-skin, finding support through the Australian Breastfeeding Association, unwavering love and support from grandparents and knowing when and how to wean on your own terms.If you're in the thick of it right now, feeling overwhelmed or wondering if you're doing it “right,” Sophie has some beautiful words of wisdom for you. So, grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and let's dive in.Find Sophie and the Australian Birth Stories podcast hereInstagram @australianbirthstoriesGet 10% off Katie's courses - use code POD10 at checkout Pregnant or in the first few weeks after birth: The Feeding Couch For health professionals and birth workers: Breastfeeding & Lactation: the fundamentals online course Please support the show! Leave a review and BuyMeACoffee DisclaimerThe information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Feeding Couch podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

Answering your question! We are not normally a fan of focusing on what to cut out (we'd much rather focus on what foods to include while breastfeeding), but we want to share 5 foods that you might want to consider and be mindful of.This is the second of three episodes looking at what we eat (and drink!) when breastfeeding. We're giving you practical answers (backed by the latest research), so you can be confident in what you're eating while you're breastfeeding.In this episode, we cover:- Do recommendations on food safety from pregnancy carry over to breastfeeding?- Can I have chocolate?- What drinks can be included and others to avoid?- What do to if we feel like we can't stop eating certain foods and out of controlYou can also look to an earlier episode, Episode 20. How can you boost your milk supply?In our breastfeeding and food mini-series, over the next three episodes, we'll be looking at lactation cookies, answering common questions about what changes you may need to make to your eating when breastfeeding and busting other myths. If you are wondering about alcohol and breastfeeding, you can read more here from Australian Breastfeeding Association.Want more? Grab your FREE New Mums Nutrition Checklist. Join our Facebook community New Mums NutritionRemember to subscribe (so you never miss an episode), leave a review, and share with another mama! Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.comWant more? Get your FREE New Mums Nutrition Checklist here. Remember to subscribe (so you never miss an episode), leave a review, and share with another mama! Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.comHave further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.

Jo Lloyd is the founder of mumabuba and has spent the last 20 years supporting women and babies through conception, pregnancy, birth, postnatally and breastfeeding. Her unique approach to support uses a combination of multiple therapies, including reflexology, bodywork, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Shiatsu and pre & perinatal somatic psychology, as well as her deep knowledge of lactation and breastfeeding, drawing on these different modalities to tailor the support to what the mother and baby needs.Jo is also the co-founder (with her husband) of the recently launched echos of birth community, a digital online community that brings together parents, birthing professionals and other pre and perinatal professionals around the common mission of transforming the way we support and experience birth in Australia and New Zealand through understanding implicit birth memories.The community is a fantastic blend of curated educational resources, mentoring and support to integrate new knowledge and skills into practice, on-line community meet-ups, knowledge sharing, regular articles and discussion topics and access to some of the leading experts from across the world.Jo is originally from the UK, she moved to Australia in 2009 and is now based in North Queensland. She is a mother to 3 children (aged 19, 15 and 6). She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and has held the roles of counsellor, community educator, trainer, assessor and assistant branch training manager for the Australian Breastfeeding Association.  She has supported the Australian College of Midwives as a committee member and consumer reviewer of the Midwifery Practice Review and through the development of several online training courses as a member of the Professional Development Committee. She is a Certified Educator and Trainer with Childbirth And Parenting Educators of Australia (CAPEA) and has presented at numerous conferences.You can learn more about the echos of birth community here.https://echosofbirth.com/

Have you ever felt confused by the myriad of advice out there for new mothers and just want to hear the raw truth about life after birth from someone who has been through it all? Meet Alexi Hogan, superstar doula and qualified naturopath! Alexi's path to motherhood wasn't linear by any means and in this episode of the podcast, she tells us all about her fertility journey and how instrumental her own doula was in her postpartum care. So grab a box of tissues and a notepad and pen and dive in! In this episode, Jacinta and Lexi discuss: 1:50 - Lexi's amazing fertility journey. 18:40 - Factors affecting fertility in the modern world. 23:15 - What do new mothers need to consider in the postpartum period? 29:52 - What does a relationship between a new mother and a doula look like? 34:28 - Who should be in your postpartum healthcare team? 35:55 - Lexi's experience with home birthing and water birth. 44:45 - "Meal trains" and other absolute gems to have in your postpartum toolbox. 47:30 - The importance of preparing for breastfeeding before birth and practical tips for optimising this time for you and your baby. 59:10 - Foods and medicinal herbs to enhance breast milk production. 01:01:00 - Practical tips for postpartum constipation and optimising the diet. You can learn more about Alexi and her practice here: Instagram: @Alexi_nicola_doula References: Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com/ Haakaa Colostrum Collector Set: https://www.haakaa.co.nz/products/silicone-colostrum-collector Australian Breastfeeding Association: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ Qiara Breastfeeding Probiotic: https://www.qiara.com.au/qiara-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/ Silverette Nursing Cups: https://silveretteaustralia.com/collections/all-silveretteaustralia-c/products/silverette-nursing-cups Postnatal Depletion Cure: The postnatal depletion cure Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Today's podcast is a conversation with Catherine Bell about the importance of informed birth preparation, that we released on The Kind Parenting Company Podcast last year. Catherine is a trained doula and breastfeeding educator and counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association, and the founder and author of The Birth Map. Birth Cartography provides structure and guidance to the birth preparation process, without increasing midwife workload, allowing for informed decision making and realistic expectations. Midwives play a central role in supporting women to discuss available options. Not unlike an Advance Care Directive, a Birth Map provides documented decisions for various possibilities. Making these decisions in advance avoids stressful, and potentially traumatic experiences.Head to birthmap.life to find out more about Catherine or follow her on Instagram @birthmapping Follow Kylie on Instagram @kyliecampsFollow The Frae on Instagram @thefrae_Join The Frae Community on FacebookSign up to The Frae Friday weekly newsletterThe Blueprint is available here, use the code PODCAST20 for 20% off

I love hearing book recommendations from others, and so many of you have messaged to say that you loved my episode on my top pregnancy and birth books. So in today's episode I share my top five books for Breastfeeding + Postpartum. In all honesty, I would stay away from most of the books on babies/breastfeeding/sleep that you will find in big department stores as these approaches often aren't evidence based or contain techniques that are outdated. As a midwife I can wholeheartedly recommend the following books: The Discontented Little Baby Book by Pam Douglas.Breastfeeding...naturally by Australian  Breastfeeding Association.The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Amely Greeven, Heng Ou, and Marisa Belger.Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child's Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore by Bert Powell, Glen Cooper, and Kent Hoffman.Keep Sane and Parent On by Sarah PurveyMy Online Hypnobirthing with Hannah Course is now here! Click here to join and start preparing for your positive birth!You can check out all the info on our Postnatal Midwifery Packages here.View all of my Online Courses on my website. I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @hannahwillsmoremidwife or through my website www.hannahwillsmore.com. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review  on your favourite podcast player. Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor

An Aussie mum has been sacked as a breastfeeding counsellor because she used the word ‘mother' rather than the gender-neutral term ‘parent'. Her crime was using the term ‘mother', which is being categorised as “hate speech” by the Australian Breastfeeding Association, of which Jasmine Sussex was a member for almost two decades and counsellor until last year. She told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings one group of counsellors had complained about another group of counsellors for overusing the term 'mothers' in relation to breastfeeding, while she was singled out for saying "only mothers breastfeed” and accused of hate speech and bullying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's podcast is a conversation between Kylie & Catherine Bell about the importance of informed birth preparation. Catherine is a trained doula and breastfeeding educator and counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Catherine is the founder and author of The Birth Map. Birth Cartography provides structure and guidance to the birth preparation process, without increasing midwife workload, allowing for informed decision making and realistic expectations. Midwives play a central role in supporting women to discuss available options. Not unlike an Advance Care Directive, a Birth Map provides documented decisions for various possibilities. Making these decisions in advance avoids stressful, and potentially traumatic, experiences.Head to www.thebirthmap.life/ to find out more about Catherine or follow her on Instagram @birthmapping Follow Kylie Camps on Instagram @kyliecamps Follow Jacquie Ward on Instagram @the_brave_space_ Follow The Kind Parenting Company on Instagram @thekindparentingcompany Sign up to The Kind Parenting Company newsletter For 20% off The Kind Parenting Company Sleep & Behaviour Programs use the code KPCPODCAST20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole talks with Bridget from Rainbow Families NSW about information and support available to LGBTQIA+ families, including an exciting new collaboration with Rainbow Families NSW and the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Elke and Andrea also share their experience of feeding their babies.Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/podcast-supporting-the-lgbtqia-plus-communityVisit the blog for more on this topic: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/blog-supporting-the-lgbtqia-plus-communityFor breastfeeding help right now (for listeners in Australia), call our National Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: https://aba.asn.au/breastfeedinghelplineBWABA Want to join the conversation? Join our peer support Facebook group: https://aba.asn.au/facebookgroupBWABA (please answer the joining questions)

In this week's episode Liz shares her parenthood journey, and life with her husband Leigh and their daughter Sienna.On a weekend away in Red Hill, Liz had an inkling that she might be pregnant. Liz reflects on navigating this transition, sharing the beautiful words of her GP "that whilst the pregnancy wasn't planned it was welcomed." Liz speaks so beautifully her first scan, and this being a big turning point in helping her imagine this new little soul.  "It wasn't that I didn't want this to be the case, it was just that it took me a long time to come to terms with that it was happening now."Liz decided to opt for a private midwife for her care. At 20 weeks she received a message from her hospital asking if she would be interested in having a student midwife from the hospital support her as well. Liz later shares that this was one of the most important decisions in her pregnancy.Due to changing covid restrictions Liz had to make the challenging decision to change her care provider for the birth day. At 37 weeks, Liz was at an active birthing class when someone asked her where she was birthing. " And I said, well actually I don't know where I'm birthing..."Liz pushed back on an induction and agreed to monitoring every second day to give her body the chance to go in to labour. It was at a monitoring appointment that Liz was told that the amount of amniotic fluid around her baby was dropping, and that she would be induced that day. Liz speaks so openly about her birth day, sharing her experience of induction with a balloon catheter, going in to herself during labour, meeting Sienna and experiencing a postpartum haemorrhage. Three weeks after Sienna was born, at a check up with her midwife, Liz discovered that her blood pressure was elevated. Liz's midwife readmitted her to the hospital to receive medication. There Liz noticed that she had a large red patch on one of her breasts. She checked in with a midwife, who said it might be mastitis and issued a script for antibiotics if needed. Liz was discharged from hospital, and that night began to feel really unwell. Within the next 24 hours, Liz developed mastitis. Liz hadn't been told or recommended by her health care providers to take probiotics at the same time as antibiotics, and went on to develop breast and nipple thrush. " I just remember walking along the street and my tshirt chafing so painfully... It was so painful that I almost couldn't walk." As Liz had breast and nipple thrush, Sienna developed oral thrush. Liz reflects on the four month journey that followed.Not long after, Liz noticed some lumps in her breast. She flagged these with her GP that recommend she get screened for breast cancer. Liz didn't feel like this was the next best step, and felt as though the lumps were associated with her mastitis.  Liz's private midwife referred her to a women's health physio to do ultrasound on the lumps. "It was game changing..."Liz speaks with such warmth and generosity about her journey, matrescence, and finding the time to foster the parts of herself beyond being a mama. This episode is packed to the brim with great tips and recommendations:Amy O'Brien Reverence StoryThompson MethodMCHN Line (Victoria) 13 22 29If you choose to chest or breastfeed the Australian Breastfeeding Association is an excellent resource, and I recommend having a box of Qiara on hand just in case!Head on over to @kinbycharlotte to see some photos of Liz and her divine family x

The US is now in terminal decline - it has decided on an economic path that is certain to result in its destruction, just at the time China is in the ascendancy. This has grave implications for Australia. The media has a whack at ScoMo over the India travel ban but mistells a story to project a narrative, not the truth.And we check in with the Australian Breastfeeding Association ... and wish we hadn't.

This week we discuss all things breastfeeding! This episode will include an outline of the anatomy and physiology of the breast and milk let-down, We discuss what mums can expect following the birth of their baby in regards to feeding frequency and duration, as well as understanding attachment, and recognising and troubleshooting common problems when initiating breastfeeding. If you are having trouble or feeling overwhelmed with the process, you can access the 24 hour hotline run by the Australian Breastfeeding Association, or by contacting 1800mum2mum, or 1800-686-268

In this week's episode of Pure Parenthood, we're joined by Jessica Leonard. Jessica is a breastfeeding counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association and a mother to two children. We discuss some helpful tips for breastfeeding, plus the struggle that women can go through when attempting to breastfeed. To learn more about the Australian Breastfeeding Association, visit their website. Read more about today's episode, in our blog here. To read our disclaimer, see here.

If you're expecting, and or with a newborn baby, and are looking for supportive breastfeeding tips and advice, you're in the right place. The role of the community that surrounds a new mother, and how they chose to support her decision to breastfeed, is vital. Generally, the greater amount of support the mother is given, the longer she is enabled and empowered to breastfeed which in turn has greater health benefits for the baby. Today our special guest Denise Condon shares helpful tips which highlight the support that should be made available to new mums during the breastfeeding stage. Denise Condon a Lactation Consultant at The Mater Private Hospital, one of Sydney's leading maternity hospitals. She has more than 35 years' experience as a lactation consultant and as a midwife, and has delivered countless babies in her career. Denise is also a member of the Lactaction Consultants of Australia & New Zealand (LCANZ) and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). We ask Denise questions including: What are some of the most common challenges new mums face, and what are your tips to overcome them? What are the steps to successfully establishing breastfeeding/a good milk supply? How can new mums tell if their baby is getting enough milk? What should mothers do if their baby is having trouble latching? What is the Australian Breastfeeding Association's comprehensive ‘Return To Work' toolkit and what do we need to know about it? What about when your child starts Childcare? What are your five tips a partner can show their support during the breastfeeding journey? For Denise full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/breastfeeding-receiving-the-support-you-deserve/ For further details: https://www.matermaternity.com.au/ Facebook @MaterMaternity Instagram: @matermaternity The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) runs the National Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 mum2mum (1800 686 268) which is available seven days a week. Link to Australian Breastfeeding Association's comprehensive ‘Return To Work' toolkit. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/workplace/resources/bfw-toolkits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on MamaBetes Ash, Carleigh and Rachel talk about their experience with early feeding in the first 6 months - before solids are introduced - and how they managed to look after babies feeding needs alongside their diabetes care. They cover the decisions they made regarding feeding their kiddos, the support they received in feeding, some of the challenges and stigma that they encountered along the way, as well as some helpful tips they wish they had been told before beginning feeding.The MamaBetes team wholeheartedly believe that FED IS BEST. Ash, Carleigh and Rachel wanted to provide links to some of the products and agencies discussed in this episode so that they may be able to help you feel more prepared or informed when it comes to making decisions about your and your baby's feeding journey. MamaBetes are not paid or affiliated with the promotion of any of the following (this is just some of the things that helped or worked for the team!):The Australian Breastfeeding Association runs the National Breastfeeding Helpline which you can call on 1800 686 268. The Breastfeeding Helpline is available 24/7. It is staffed by trained volunteer counsellors who answer calls on a roster system in their own homes.https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/infant-feeding-guidelines-information-health-workers - The Infant Feeding Guidelines are written to assist health workers provide consistent advice about breastfeeding and infant feeding. They provide a review of the evidence, and clear evidence-based recommendations on infant feeding for health workers.World Health Organisation ‘How to Prepare Formula for Bottle Feeding at Home' - https://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/micro/PIF_Bottle_en.pdf Haakaa Breastfeeding Nipple Shield Haakaa Breastfeeding PumpYou can always find more information here on The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)  websiteThere is also some extra information available on the Centre Of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)  website

Why are breastmilk and breastfeeding important? What is the Australian Breastfeeding Association? In this episode Kate, Kathleen and Sky talk about some of the amazing qualities of breastmilk, the joys of breastfeeding and the dedicated group of volunteer breastfeeding counsellors and community educators in Australia who are there to support you on your breastfeeding journey. Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/podcast-s1-ep1-introducing-breastfeeding-with-aba Visit the blog for more on this topic: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/blog-introducing-breastfeeding-with-aba For breastfeeding help right now (for listeners in Australia), call our National Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: https://aba.asn.au/breastfeedinghelplineBWABA Want to join the conversation? Join our peer support Facebook group: https://aba.asn.au/facebookgroupBWABA (please answer the joining questions).

With Helpline on a long weekend we are bringing in an expert from Babyology's Parent School, lactation consultant Natasha Lunn. Natasha talks about the most common challenges with breastfeeding, including attachment, mastitis and breast engorgement, and offers practical solutions for all mums. If you'd like to book a one-on-one online consultation with Natasha you can do so via The Parent School. In this interview Natasha also recommends the Australian Breastfeeding Association, the International Board of Lactation Consultants and the Raising Children Network.

What's worrying breastfeeding mothers during a global pandemic? The Australian Breastfeeding Association has completed some research into the questions women are asking to work out the best ways to help.

What's worrying breastfeeding mothers during a global pandemic? The Australian Breastfeeding Association has completed some research into the questions women are asking to work out the best ways to help.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association has moved most of it's most helpful services online to help new parents through the Covid-19 crisis but the move has been so popular online help will be here to stay.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association has moved most of it's most helpful services online to help new parents through the Covid-19 crisis but the move has been so popular online help will be here to stay.

Why has “Breast is best” verses “Fed is best” become such a battleground worldwide? For an increasing number of new parents - how do we address the stress, guilt and in some cases deep sense of inadequacy that comes with feeding choice?  We talk to Emma O’Callaghan - midwife, IVF nurse specialist and founder of Baby Sleep Expert and Margaret Grove - President and acting CEO of the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

Introducing Breastfeeding ... with ABA, a new podcast brought to you by volunteers from the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Breastfeeding ... with ABA is a podcast about breastfeeding made by parents, for parents. Our first season focuses on breastfeeding new babies and the early days of being a parent. We'll be covering milk supply, cracked nipples, sleep, and much more! Listen for a sample of an upcoming episode. Find out more about Breastfeeding … with ABA: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABAFor breastfeeding help right now (for listeners in Australia), call our National Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: https://aba.asn.au/breastfeedinghelplineBWABA Want to join the conversation? Join our peer support Facebook group: https://aba.asn.au/facebookgroupBWABA (please answer the joining questions).

Melanie Frodsham completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy at Monash University's Victorian College of Pharmacy in 2009. She is a community pharmacist based in Western Melbourne with an interest in breastfeeding. After having her first baby she completed a Cert IV Breastfeeding Education through the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) as she realised, first hand, how important it was for breastfeeding mums to receive accurate breastfeeding information and good quality support. As well as her community pharmacy work Melanie volunteers as a breastfeeding counsellor, providing phone and face-to-face breastfeeding support. She helps to facilitate breastfeeding education classes for expectant parents, runs local support groups for breastfeeding mums and supports mothers through breastpump hire.  Episode 5 Breastfeeding | What medications are safe? Unfortunately, there are still many reports of mothers being given incorrect information and advice around using medications while breastfeeding.  Many mothers face challenges in breastfeeding their babies and receiving incorrect information or poor advice surrounding medication use can needlessly undermine a breastfeeding relationship. Breastfeeding mothers frequently need to use medicines. Medication use may be for something directly related to breastfeeding or early motherhood. For example, for managing pain following the birth of their baby, treating infective mastitis or for post-natal depression and/or anxiety. Medication use may also be for other common conditions that come up in life; a common cold, hayfever, heartburn or headaches. The truth is that most medications are safe to use while breastfeeding. Some may be preferred over others and there are a few that are good to avoid. There is almost always a safe option. Breastfeeding mums shouldn't feel like they need to ‘suffer in silence' and leave a medical condition untreated. Nor should they feel like they are required to stop breastfeeding in order to get the medical treatment they need (this is only the case for a small number of women with serious medical conditions). Women deserve to receive accurate information around medicines use and good quality support to enable them to meet their breastfeeding goals wherever possible. 5 Indispensable tips 1. Most medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding. It is good to seek advice to find out which might be the best option for you. 2. Information on medicine boxes or on the leaflets that come inside boxes may not be the most up-to-date – use a reliable information source such as LactMed or speak to an expert on medicines in breastfeeding by calling one of the medicines information lines (see web links supplied) 3. If you are given strange advice about medicines and breastfeeding – eg ‘pump and dump' for 72 hours – seek a second opinion! 4. Medicines can sometimes be helpful for increasing breastmilk supply, HOWEVER, other techniques, for example, more frequent feeding and getting good support to make sure baby is attaching well to the breast, are often MORE effective. 5. Spending money on expensive vitamin or herbal supplements is not necessary for breastfeeding   Further resources and links Breastfeeding Helpline (for general breastfeeding enquiries and support): 1800 686 268 Medicines in breastfeeding fact sheet for over the counter medicines. Produced by the Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne: https://thewomens.r.worldssl.net/images/uploads/fact-sheets/Medicines-in-breastfeeding-151018.pdf LactMed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/ Medicines information centres phone numbers for expert advice about medicines use during breastfeeding (list compiled by the Australian Breastfeeding Association): https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/safe-when-breastfeeding/breastfeeding-and-prescription-medications Some further information and resources for other topics briefly touched on during this episode: Information and support for parents experiencing post-natal depression and/or anxiety: https://www.panda.org.au/ Increasing milk supply: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/common-concerns%E2%80%93mum/supply Domperidone for increasing breast milk. Produced by the Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne: https://thewomens.r.worldssl.net/images/uploads/fact-sheets/Domperidone-for-increasing-breast-milk-supply-260219.pdf Weaning: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/weaning-and-introducing-solids/weaning Lactation suppression: https://shop.breastfeeding.asn.au/products/lactation-suppression/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk about about nourishing our tiny tots! By breast or by bottle, feeding our babies can be one of the most difficult responsibilities we face as new mums — both physically and emotionally. Particularly when you throw in any extra hurdles like low milk supply, colic and reflux, or allergies and intolerances.   Breastfeeding is one of those things that, like childbirth, you can't quite imagine until you find yourself actually doing it. And though it can be portrayed as something so natural and straightforward, it often takes a lot of time and a whole lot of practice (often in the wee hours of the morning) for you and baby to get into the swing of things.   And to all those bottle-feeding mums up late prepping formula dispensers so you're ready at all times, we tip our hats to you — we've been you, we see you, we feel you.   No matter your feeding journey, we hope this episode helps find the grace to let go of any mum-guilt and know your baby loves you!   If you need help with any feeding issues, you can contact your community health nurse, GP, or the Australian Breastfeeding Association on 1800 686 268.   Hosted and Produced by Ally Barnes. Joined by Samantha Thomas & Nina Corbett.   Subscribe to Mums' Group on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Continue the conversation on facebook - just search "mums group pod".   Or send an email to mumsgrouppod@gmail.com

Were you in a Mother's Group? How did it go? Maybe like some people you're still friends with those mum's 5, 10 or 20+ years out. Or maybe you're like me and just never felt like you belonged. When you're sleep deprived, don't know what you're really doing, suffering post natal depression, maybe your child isn't doing what all the other babies are doing, it can be really hard to feel like you belong. It's not always enough to bond over the shared difficulties of having a new baby. There are so many differences - your relationship with your spouse, family traditions, personalities and values. And sometimes those differences mean this belonging, it just isn't going to come, and that's OK. Keep looking for another group - for me I found it in the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Because there philosophy matched with some of key values. And don't forget this was all before social media, so it was much harder to find niche groups. Belonging is a journey, it can take a lot of twists and turns to find your home. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a world where loneliness and isolation are epidemic, how do you find your way back to connection? Join me on exploring reconnecting with yourself, others and the world around you. Subscribe to be kept up to date with all podcasts in the challenge. You can contact me at youngminds.psychology@gmail.com, or find out more information at www.kimdunn.com.au. You are also welcome to join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconfidentconnectedmothers/?ref=group_header, where mothers come together to help each other increase connection and move from overwhelm to calm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kim-dunn/message

Mastitis: the dread of every breastfeeding mother. It can make you feel truly terrible at a time when you are already sleep deprived and lacking energy. Louise Duursma is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been working with the Australian Breastfeeding Association (breastfeeding.asn.au) for over 20 years. She explains what mastitis is, some preventative measures and what to do if you get it. 

A discussion of human milk sharing and emerging markets in breast milk with Dr Julie Smith from the Australian National University. Julie was formerly a senior economist for Australian and New Zealand governments, an advisor to the World Health Organisation, and a breastfeeding councillor and board member of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. 

This week is World Breastfeeding Week. Like many topics in parenting, breastfeeding has become divisive. Louise Duursma from the Australian Breastfeeding Association talks about the issues mums are faced with while breastfeeding.

This week its World Breastfeeding Week & the focus is on women returning to the workforce (formally & informally) whilst still breastfeeding. This year, WABA calls for:~ Concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work, whether in the formal sector, non-formal sector, or at home~ Ratification and implementation of maternity protection laws and regulations by governments, in line with the ILO Maternity Protection Convention~ Inclusion of breastfeeding target indicators in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supporting Breastfeeding is a particular passion of mine. I am a strong advocate for the benefits of breastfeeding & I have long understood the significance of breastfeeding in creating a healthy & happy society. This episodes features two mothers Juliana Zago and Caroline Cowley.If you would like to find out more about WBW; where you can learn how to support women during this period & as a woman, where you can get support: Australian Breastfeeding Association (look up your local branch): https://www.breastfeeding.asn.auWorld Breastfeeding Week official website:http://worldbreastfeedingweek.orgFor breastfeeding support within Australia call anytime: 1300mum2mumFor questions about our show, please email us at hello@pbbmedia.orgProduced and Presented by Annalee Atia.www.pbbmedia.org

This week its World Breastfeeding Week & the focus is on women returning to the workforce (formally & informally) whilst still breastfeeding. This year, WABA calls for:~ Concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work, whether in the formal sector, non-formal sector, or at home~ Ratification and implementation of maternity protection laws and regulations by governments, in line with the ILO Maternity Protection Convention~ Inclusion of breastfeeding target indicators in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supporting Breastfeeding is a particular passion of mine. I am a strong advocate for the benefits of breastfeeding & I have long understood the significance of breastfeeding in creating a healthy & happy society. This episodes features two mothers Juliana Zago and Caroline Cowley.If you would like to find out more about WBW; where you can learn how to support women during this period & as a woman, where you can get support: Australian Breastfeeding Association (look up your local branch): https://www.breastfeeding.asn.auWorld Breastfeeding Week official website:http://worldbreastfeedingweek.orgFor breastfeeding support within Australia call anytime: 1300mum2mumFor questions about our show, please email us at hello@pbbmedia.orgProduced and Presented by Annalee Atia.www.pbbmedia.org