Jessica chats with Skye, who shares their story of breastfeeding from starting as a young mum through to supporting others with her know-how over 6 babies. They talk about how friendships and being part of a community has helped and shaped the experience.  Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-and-community    Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard. Featuring Skye Stewart. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Be ..read more

Jessica and Madina chat with Joey, who shares her experience of breastfeeding with autism.  Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-maternal-autism  How to get help and support with breastfeeding.  LiveChat information, including operating times.  Information on attachment.  Amaze, for information on autism. www.amaze.org.au   Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Madina Hajher. Featuring Joey. Audio edi ..read more

Jessica and Simone talk about what’s needed for a mum to take a break from their baby, whether it’s a trip to the supermarket, a coffee with a friend, or a night out. Spoiler alert: you don’t need to give your baby a bottle to take a break!  Get links to resources and information discussed, the episode transcript, and the companion blog here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-you-dont-need-a-bottle-to-have-a-break  Information on feeding baby when mum isn’t there.  Information on understanding baby sleep, including night time patterns.&nbs ..read more

Joy Anderson talks with Emma about how dieticians help families try and find out whether there's an issue with allergies or intolerances in a breastfed baby. This episode includes information about symptoms, elimination diets, food challenges and how to get help and support.  Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-1  Information on breastfeeding your baby with food sensitivities, including allergies and intolerances.  Lactose overload ..read more

Jessica chats with Amelia, who shares her story of breastfeeding a child with multiple allergies.  Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-2  Information on breastfeeding your baby with food sensitivities, including allergies and intolerances.  Information on bringing up milk (posseting).  Information on knowing if baby is getting enough breastmilk, including wee and poo in nappies.  Information on crying babies ..read more

Leila talks to Jess about the role a breastfeeding counsellor plays in providing mum-to-mum support. We also hear from Kristy about her experience calling the National Breastfeeding Helpline and receiving that support. Leila also tells us about the training breastfeeding counsellors receive and how people can become involved with volunteering with ABA. Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-what-is-a-breastfeeding-counsellor Visit the blog for more on this topic: https://www.breas ..read more

We know that breastmilk is just right for babies but what should mums eat? How can mums look after their own nutrition through pregnancy and breastfeeding and ensure their little one gets off to a great start in life? Andrea chats with Dr Treasure McGuire, a pharmacist with expertise in reproductive health, about the role of nutrients and nutrition in the first 1000 days of life. Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-the-role-of-nutrients-and-nutrition-in-the-first-1000-days-of-li ..read more

Emma chats with Sarah about how she overcame an incredibly difficult start to breastfeeding her third child with a huge amount of persistence, determination and support.  Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-finger-feeding-and-returning-to-the-breast  Information on the first feed.  Information on knowing if baby is getting enough breastmilk, including wee and poo in nappies.  Information on tongue-tie and breastfeeding.  In ..read more

Does your baby snack feed? The duration and scheduling of breastfeeds is a hot topic both for mums having questions and others giving advice. Jess and Simone chat about feed timing, and what Simone likes to call the lasagne effect.  Get links to resources and information discussed, the episode transcript, and the companion blog here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-the-lasagne-effect  Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Jessi ..read more

Talking breastfeeding with special guest Prof. Wendy Ingman. Nicole talks with Professor Wendy Ingman about her research and work as a mammary gland biologist. We learn about interesting aspects of lactation in mammals, including the fascinating Tammar Wallaby. The signs and symptoms of mastitis in humans is discussed as well as what mums can do if they develop mastitis. Wendy also answers the question, ‘Are we just like cows?'. Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-mastitis-are ..read more