Bästa Emma Pickett podcaster (2024)

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Katie's story - Breastfeeding with hypoplasia/IGT 1:05:52

2d ago1:05:52

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Hypoplasia or IGT is not often spoken about, but there are estimates that up to 1 in 10 of us have insufficient breast tissue to exclusively breastfeed. Katie found out that she was one of those people when she sought help after her son, Ezra, lost 11% of his birth rate in a matter of days. The advice she received from midwives and health visitors …

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Charlotte's story - donating milk after loss 57:37

9d ago57:37

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This episode does contain discussion of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. This week, I’m speaking to Charlotte Mills, a midwife and IBCLC, whose third son, Robin, died before his birth at 20 weeks. Charlotte talks about losing Robin and her decision to continue lactating. She donated Robin’s milk to the Hearts Milk Bank where it went on to …

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Ellie's story - breastfeeding with confidence 1:07:38

16d ago1:07:38

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This week, I have the privilege of chatting with Ellie Warner, a hairdresser from Leeds, about her breastfeeding journey with her son, Ezra. Ellie initially knew little about breastfeeding but had an instinctual desire to do it. Ellie faced challenges, including gestational diabetes, a tongue-tie and torticollis, which eventually contributed to a b…

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Eleanor's story - breastfeeding and Bell's Palsy 1:01:16

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This week, I’m talking to Eleanor Nightingale about her breastfeeding experience with Bell's Palsy. During the birth of her daughter Hattie, Eleanor had an emergency forceps delivery, extensive tearing and haemorrhage. Six days later, the left side of her face became paralysed and after a rushed trip to A&E fearing a stroke, Eleanor was diagnosed a…

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Lara's story - 11 years of breastfeeding 1:21:55

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If there was a Breastfeeding Hall of Fame, my guest this week would certainly have a place. Laura has breastfed her three children, Beatrice, Joseph and Georgina, for 11 years and 3 months. She talks to me about the challenges she has overcome, including a traumatic NICU experience with her first child, her decision not to pump, the benefits of tan…

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Breastfeeding in the neonatal unit 1:00:51

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This week, I’m delighted to speak to Sam Petridis, a neonatal nurse and IBCLC, about her breastfeeding and neonatal care. She is Baby Friendly Initiative Lead for her hospital, so we discuss what that means, and what the UNICEF guidelines mean for breastfeeding. Sam explains the different levels of neonatal care (Levels 1, 2, and 3) and the importa…

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WHO code and marketing of breastmilk substitutes - with Vicky Sibson 55:58

1M ago55:58

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This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Dr. Vicky Sibson, Director of the First Steps Nutrition Trust, to talk about the challenges and regulations surrounding infant formula marketing. Vicky explains the importance of the WHO Code, which aims to protect infant health by regulating the marketing of breast milk substitutes, and clarifies what infan…

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Louise's story - breastfeeding through PND 1:20:19

2M ago1:20:19

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Louise’s story might be a difficult listen if you have suffered from depression, anxiety, or postnatal depression, but it is a story that she feels is helpful to share, and I am so grateful that she has. Louise Chappell went into her pregnancy and birth excited and happy, but after her son Robin was born, anxiety and trauma surfaced, and she became…

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Bec's story - breast refusal 56:29

2M ago56:29

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Sometimes our children can be our greatest teachers. That’s certainly what my guest this week, Bec, believes. Although she was a midwife before she was a mother, Bec has learnt so much about mothering and herself since having Lily two and half years ago. Their journey began with a peaceful water birth at 42 weeks, but continued with vomiting and po…

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Starting nursery Q&A with Molly 57:36

2M ago57:36

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It’s a pleasure to have Molly Morgan back with me today, to answer your questions about starting nursery and breastfeeding. You can find out more about Molly on Instagram at @molly_foxandthemoon and www.foxandthemoon.co.uk My new book, ‘Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding: a Guide to Weaning for Professionals, Supporters and Parents’, is o…

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Natural term breastfeeding working positively 1:14:15

2M ago1:14:15

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In this episode I’m talking about natural term breastfeeding with someone who has both personal and professional experience of it. Olivia Hinge is an IBCLC, midwife and mum of three, currently breastfeeding her youngest child (who makes a sleepy appearance in the episode). We talk about the realities of breastfeeding support on the maternity ward a…

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Being a breastfeeding peer supporter 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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Volunteer breastfeeding peer supporters are among the unsung heroes of the breastfeeding and chest feeding world. This week we’re exploring who they are and what they do. I’m joined by two peer supporters, Hilary and Katrina, who volunteer for Treasure Chest, in York. We talk about how they came to train as supporters, what they enjoy and find chal…

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Rakhee's story - a gradual weaning journey 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

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It’s my pleasure to be joined this week by Rakhee to talk about her gradual weaning journey with her daughter Isla. It was lack of sleep and aversion connected to her cycle that made Rakhee consider putting in some boundaries with Isla when she was around 18 months. With the support of her husband, Sandy, she made these changes very slowly, allowin…

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Summer holiday replay - Weaning a booby monster 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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This summer bonus episode is a replay of episode 5, where I explore your motivations for weaning, and whether a refresh on nursing manners could help. I talk about ways you can upskill to meet your child’s needs without the breast, how to cut down on the number of feeds and how you can talk with your child to wean with kindness and authenticity. I’…

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Summer holiday replay - Making the decision to wean 45:12

3M ago45:12

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This summer bonus episode is a replay of episode 2, where I explore why you might want to end breastfeeding/chest feeding. I discuss the misleading advice that some parents receive, the societal pressures, and the guilt that you may be feeling, but also the autonomy that you can have to make this decision for yourself and your family. I’m taking a …

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Summer holiday replay - Dealing with family pressure 1:08:47

4M ago1:08:47

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‘You’re not feeding him again are you?’ ‘I’m only saying this because I’m worried about you’ ‘Don’t you think she’s a bit old for that now?’ Unsupportive comments from family members can be hurtful and stressful for you and your child. Especially when you’re trying to relax and enjoy your holiday. This summer bonus episode is a replay of episode 16…

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Asymmetry and torticollis 1:14:51

4M ago1:14:51

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Today we’re talking about a condition that is surprisingly common in babies, but little known - torticollis. Alessia Testa had already suffered mastitis following a painful latch on one side by the time her son was six weeks old, but it was her insistence that her son had a head tilt that led to him being diagnosed and treated. With the help of phy…

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Childcare and breastfeeding 1:08:48

4M ago1:08:48

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This week we’re talking about all things childcare and I’m delighted to be joined by Molly Morgan, a holistic sleep coach & maternity nurse. Molly and I discuss choosing between a nursery, childminder or nanny, what to look out for when making your decision, how a setting can support your breastfeeding journey and some of the practicalities of brea…

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Tongue tie and breastfeeding 1:05:34

4M ago1:05:34

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This week, I’m honoured to have a true legend of UK breastfeeding support for you - Sarah Oakley, IBCLC, Registered Nurse and Health Visitor and Tongue-Tie Practitioner. Sarah and I discuss how and why tongue-ties happen, what you can expect from a tongue-tie division, if it’s right for your child, how to find a practitioner and what after-care is …

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Katie's story - breastfeeding after fertility treatment 1:13:02

5M ago1:13:02

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Katie had a difficult route to pregnancy, going through two rounds of IVF and several transfers, as well as multiple surgeries to prepare her for conception. Her story is one of struggle, but also of trusting her instincts to continue. Did her route to conception give her more determination to make breastfeeding work? After a c-section delivery, he…

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Perimenopause and breastfeeding 1:19:45

5M ago1:19:45

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Breastfeeding and perimenopause both suffer from a lack of research and investment. When you put the two together, mothers in their 40s and 50s are often met with a lack of understanding and no clear path to follow. So this week, I’ve got together two women who know as much as anyone can do about these tricky subjects, Dr Claire Phipps, the Menopau…

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Lucy’s story - saying goodbye to a breastfeeding journey 56:05

5M ago56:05

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Few people who practise mostly child-led weaning know when their last feed is. Feeds tend to get few and far between until one day, you realise that it’s probably over. When that happened for today’s guest, Lucy, she chose to mark the occasion by writing a beautiful letter to her daughter, Ivy, which she shares here. However, Ivy had other plans! S…

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Q&A on natural term breastfeeding 1:08:02

5M ago1:08:02

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This week it’s the return of your questions - this time on the topic of natural term breastfeeding. Questions answered - 2:28How does self weaning happen? 8:57Is there evidence of calories needed to not affect milk supply while pursuing weight loss? 12:47My baby is 13 months old and my health visitor recently said she only needs two feeds a day at …

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Breastfeeding and medication, with Wendy Jones MBE 1:05:10

5M ago1:05:10

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If you’ve been around breastfeeding support for any amount of time in the UK, you will have benefited from the work of my guest this week. There are few people who have made such an impact on the lives of breastfeeding families. Wendy Jones MBE is a founding member of the Breastfeeding Network (BfN). She ran the Drugs in Breastmilk helpline for man…

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Dealing with infection - Chloe's story 52:46

6M ago52:46

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This week’s story from Chloe is about not just breastfeeding through pain and discomfort, but also a wound that seemingly would not heal. Chloe dealt with repeated bouts of mastitis, and an infection, before finally being pain free after 8 months of breastfeeding. She is also a nurse, specialising in wound management, so she’s uniquely placed to ta…

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Portraits with Purpose, with Leanne Pearce 55:26

6M ago55:26

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I’m honoured this week to talk to Leanne Pearce about five of her paintings depicting human milk feeding, and her work in general. You can look at the paintings we focus on as you listen by going to Leanne’s website - www.leannepearce.co.uk/emma-pickett-podcast or by visiting my instagram account @emmapickettibclc. Leanne is a contemporary British …

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Approaches to supporting a weaning journey, with Katy Baker-Cohen 1:09:49

6M ago1:09:49

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There are as many approaches to weaning as there are nurslings, so in this episode, I thought I’d get another perspective from an IBCLC across the pond. Katy Baker-Cohen works with the Nurse Family Partnership and has her own private practice called Crescent Lactation Care based in Pennsylvania. Together we talk about our approaches to transitionin…

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Charlotte's story - a faltering growth journey 58:37

6M ago58:37

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In this episode, Charlotte shares her story of her son Noah’s journey with faltering growth and weight gain challenges. Her family struggled with bottle refusal, insufficient NHS support and hospital stays. Thanks partly to the remote support of lactation consultants, Noah is a happy 14 month old today with some great fat rolls, but the journey to …

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Tracey's story - breastfeeding triplets 1:14:46

7M ago1:14:46

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My guest today has achieved something that many people don’t think is possible - breastfeeding triplets. Tracey Chow-Seegoolam was already feeding her son Miles when she found out she was pregnant with three more babies. In our conversation, we talk about how Miles weaned during the pregnancy, where Tracey found support and advice for breastfeeding…

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Terri's story - night weaning and boundaries 59:32

7M ago59:32

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Today, doula and peer supporter Terri Dell is sharing her breastfeeding story which ends with her night weaning her daughter Riley on attempt number 3. It’s a story that covers some early challenges but ends with a demonstration of how putting some boundaries in place, and getting to grips with nursing manners, can help a breastfeeding journey to c…

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Supporting LGBTQ+ families 54:01

7M ago54:01

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The breadth of experiences that people from the LGBTQI+ community go through cannot possibly be covered in one episode, but today we’re making a start on how to support the community with lactation in its many forms. I’m speaking to BJ Woodstein IBCLC, who is also a doula, an academic and a translator, about the many choices open to Queer parents, …

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Shona's weaning story 55:31

7M ago55:31

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This week, I’m speaking to Shona, just three weeks after the birth of her second child, Vaila, who you can hear in the background! We talk about her feeding journey with four year old Jura, anxiety, miscarriage and aversion, and how he weaned during her pregnancy. My new book, ‘Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding: a Guide to Weaning for Pr…

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Breastfeeding after blood loss - Leanne's story part 2 46:13

8M ago46:13

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Although the episode title refers to blood loss, Leanne’s story is about far more than that. It is important to flag up that Leanne’s birth contained trauma and her calm and articulate description of her experience is testament to who she is as a person, and the support and debriefing she has received. It won’t be an easy listen for everyone so ple…

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Breastfeeding after blood loss - Leanne's story part 1 43:31

8M ago43:31

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Although the episode title refers to blood loss, Leanne’s story is about far more than that. It is important to flag up that Leanne’s birth contained trauma and her calm and articulate description of her experience is testament to who she is as a person, and the support and debriefing she has received. It won’t be an easy listen for everyone so ple…

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Mubareka's story 1:07:26

8M ago1:07:26

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Sometimes you meet someone who you instantly connect with, and it feels like you will never run out of things to talk about! That’s how I felt when I met life coach, Mubareka Virjee. In this episode, Mubareka brings her creative, intuitive, positive attitude to life to our discussion about her breastfeeding journey. We touch on pressure from family…

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Breastfeeding and medications 56:27

8M ago56:27

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Can you breastfeed while taking ibuprofen? What about pseudoephedrine? Or even chemotherapy? The published advice on medications and breastfeeding isn’t always clear, so who do you turn to for advice? Laura Kearney is a clinical lead pharmacist for UKDILAS, an NHS service which provides evidence-based information and advice to healthcare profession…

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Milk banking with Gillian Weaver MBE 1:11:07

8M ago1:11:07

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For those parents with babies in special care, or those wanting to maintain feeding with human milk while going through their own medical treatment, milk banks are a crucial service. Over the last few decades, they often have Gillian Weaver to thank for that. My guest this week, Gillian Weaver was president of the European Milk Bank Association fro…

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Breastfeeding with Down Syndrome 45:04

8M ago45:04

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There are many outdated perceptions and myths around Down syndrome, one being that ‘babies with Down syndrome can’t breastfeed.’ March 21st is World Down Syndrome day and this year’s theme is #EndTheStereotypes. Peer supporter Sarah Ojar, breastfeeding coordinator for the charity ‘Positive about Down Syndrome’, shares her experience of breastfeedin…

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The Fourth Trimester 1:14:49

9M ago1:14:49

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Today’s episode is a wide ranging discussion about all the things you can expect from the fourth trimester, those first few months with your new baby. I’m joined by Lucy Webber IBCLC, a former midwife who went into private practice following the birth of her third child. Her new book, Breastfeeding and the Fourth Trimester, is out now. Lucy shares …

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Breast health with Dr Justice Reilly 1:15:47

9M ago1:15:47

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If you are breastfeeding, your breasts are going to be central to your success! Changes in breast health, from nipple damage and infection to breast cancer, can impact heavily your breastfeeding journey. In the most extreme cases, they can force a breastfeeding parent to stop nursing before they are ready. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Justice …

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The Great Pretenders 58:53

9M ago58:53

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Who are the ‘Great Pretenders’? These are babies born between 34 and 38 plus 6 weeks. They might be multiples, pre-term babies, late pre-term babies or early term babies. Lactation Consultant Kathryn Stagg calls these babies the Great Pretenders. They might appear to be ‘full term’, but often struggle to establish breastfeeding because of their pre…

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Rhea's story 1:02:38

9M ago1:02:38

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Weaning a two year old booby monster while pregnant with your second child is a challenge! Rhea has breastfed her daughter Ilaria responsively for two years and they’ve found the weaning process tricky at times. In this episode, we talk about the emotional journey that they have been on together, and some new ideas that Rhea can perhaps use to ease…

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Q&A on weaning 1:12:47

9M ago1:12:47

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My new book, ‘Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding: a Guide to Weaning for Professionals, Supporters and Parents’, is out today! To celebrate, in this episode I’ll be answering more of your weaning questions from Instagram. And exclusively for this episode, you can get 25% off the book at the Jessica Kingsley press website, that's uk.jkp.co…

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Lucy's weaning story 1:10:38

9M ago1:10:38

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How will you remember your final feed? Are you happy to say goodbye to breastfeeding without an occasion, or would you like to mark the event in some way? In this episode, I talk to Lucy Cass about her weaning journey, and the Moon Day ritual that she celebrated when her daughter, Joy, weaned at 2 and a half. Find out more about breastfeeding and c…

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Overcoming a difficult start - Emily's story 51:29

10M ago51:29

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A difficult start doesn’t have to spell the end of your breastfeeding journey. In this episode, I’m speaking to Emily Sanderson about how she overcame the struggle of an undiagnosed tongue tie and a 19% weight loss in the first few days of her daughter Elsie’s life. Although Emily was failed at several points in her hospital experience, thanks to h…

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Breastfeeding the brave 1:09:18

10M ago1:09:18

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I could have asked my guest this week, Dr Lyndsey Hookway, to talk about just about any aspect of breastfeeding. Lyndsey is an author and educator, a paediatric nurse, a health visitor and IBCLC and a researcher, and you might be most familiar with her work on sleep. But this time, we chose to talk about her project, ‘Breastfeeding the Brave’, whic…

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Breastfeeding and allergies 1:08:45

10M ago1:08:45

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Allergic reactions can be swift and frightening, but they can also be persistent and confusing. They are not only distressing for the baby, but also for their carers too, and the treatment often involves elimination diets for the nursing parent. This week I’ve got Kaya Thorpe IBCLC with me, who has personal and professional experience of coping wit…

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The one with the abscess and the breastfeeding 1:07:11

10M ago1:07:11

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As a self-confessed TV addict, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to talk to Lauren Heeley, Senior Script Editor at Emmerdale, about representations of breastfeeding on TV. We begin with Lauren’s own story, a struggle to get help when an infection became an abscess just weeks after her daughter was born. Then at around 20 minutes, we discuss breastf…

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All things poo! 1:13:09

11M ago1:13:09

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This might not be the episode to listen to while you are eating your breakfast. We’re talking poo. We’re covering texture, colour, smell, frequency - all the questions you ever wanted to ask, but were afraid to ask. And who better to answer those questions than Charlotte Treitl, IBCLC and founder of the Baby Poo Gallery? Charlotte and I discuss eve…

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Unsettled babies 1:14:21

11M ago1:14:21

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Parenting an unsettled baby can be distressing and frustrating, especially when you feel like your concerns are not being heard. My guest this week, Shel Banks IBCLC, is working to help parents to address their worries, calm their babies and ultimately calm them. In our conversation, we touch on colic, reflux and faltering growth, looking at what e…

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