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In this episode we speak with Lucy Ruddle IBCLC about breastfeeding grief, and what that can look like for different people.
As a Lactation Consultant, speaker and author, Lucy has helped thousands of families breastfeed successfully. In this episode Lucy talks to us about what breastfeeding grief is, and how Professor Amy Brown helped open up the conversation about this difficult and complex subject matter. Lucy openly discusses her own personal experience with breastfeeding grief and how it made her a more compassionate breastfeeding supporter.
During the conversation we explore the idea of generational breastfeeding grief and how it can impact families and idea systems around breastfeeding. Lucy finishes by telling us when her new book 'Understanding Breastfeeding Grief' will be published.
Our podcast sponsors - Boobie Jewels
We are delighted to let you know the sponsors of this special boobingit episode are Boobie Jewels, the premier breast milk jewellery brand.
If you are looking for a unique and sentimental way to commemorate your breastfeeding experience then look no further than Boobie Jewels. Each piece is custom-made using your very own breast milk, creating a beautiful keepsake that captures the bond between you and your baby. From stunning rings to elegant necklaces, Boobie Jewels offers a range of designs to suit your style.
As a special offer for our listeners, use the code BOOBINGIT10 at checkout to get 10% off your order. Visit boobiejewels.co.uk and create your timeless keepsake today!
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We're kicking off the 2024 series of the boobingit podcast looking at how we can create a breastfeeding legacy. Our special guest is mama of two and business owner Petrina O'Halloran.
Petrina lives in County Clare, Ireland with her husband and two daughters. Her breastfeeding experiences inspired her to start her own business Mamas Boobie Box in 2021, which seen her create special breastfeeding gift boxes for new mothers. From there she has expanded her range of products as well as become a well-known breastfeeding advocate - both online and offline. As well as being a boobingit contributor she regularly appears on radio to talk about breastfeeding matters.
In this episode Petrina talks to use about how we can preserve a breastfeeding legacy for future generations. We look at the power of storytelling as a way of sharing our breastfeeding experiences. Petrina recalls how it was a conversation with her grandmother, who breastfed all 13 of her children, which inspired her to create her latest product, the Boobie Journal.
Petrina also takes us through how breastfeeding rates in Ireland have changed over the years and the impact this has had on families and society. We finish by looking at how the loss of generational breastfeeding knowledge requires a greater need for breastfeeding education and support in Ireland and beyond.
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In this Christmas special, we speak with Dr Afif El-Khuffash about everything you need to know about drinking alcohol whilst breastfeeding – during the festive season and beyond.
Afif is a neonatologist, paediatrician and a lactation consultant working at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He co-hosts the The Baby Tribe podcast and is also a talented artist whose paintings depict the wide range of emotion, experiences, struggles and elation that come with the breastfeeding journey.
In this episode we speak about safe drinking practices whilst breastfeeding – whether that’s enjoying one drink or more. We uncover the myths surrounding drinking alcohol whilst breastfeeding and how outdated information can be damaging to the breastfeeding relationship.
Afif provides us with the most up-to-date information and guidance around drinking alcohol while breastfeeding so that you can make an informed choice. He finishes by sharing helpful advice on how to prepare and plan for a night out socialising and being away from your breastfed baby.
Our podcast sponsors – il Tutto
From Rocking Chairs and Glider Chairs to Recliner Chairs and Electric Recliner Chairs, iL Tutto have a range of chairs available in stylish colours and premium fabrics. Their nursrey chairs are built to last and to be cherished in the family home for many years.
With their swivel bases and gliding features, arm rests to the right height to support your baby, and high and cushioned backrests, their range will certainly help you soothe your tired body during those long nights with your new baby.
Until the 25th of December 2023 il Tutto is giving our audience a massive 20% their premium, comfy Nursery chairs, using code BOOB20 at iltutto.co.uk.
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Content creator and actress Melissa Suffield is our special guest on the boobingit podcast this week. Mother of one Melissa regular shares her family life and motherhood journey on her hugely successful social media page The Confident Mama.
In this episode Melissa talks to us about exclusively pumping milk for her son for the first year of his life and what led her to do this.
During the conversation we speak about the lack of information around exclusively pumping in the UK, how it’s not talked about or seen as the ‘done thing’. She explains: “I had a second hand breast pump in case I needed it and this was my lifeline. But no one talked to me about pumping, and there was no information on the NHS – or anywhere else. Because people don’t want you do that, they don’t want you to be pumping exclusively, they want you to be nursing.”
Melissa is open and honest about the pros and cons that come with exclusively pumping – and why she believes people need to do their research first before entering into a journey like this. She finishes by sharing her tips and advice for anyone thinking about exclusively pumping.
Our podcast sponsors – il Tutto
From Rocking Chairs and Glider Chairs to Recliner Chairs and Electric Recliner Chairs, iL Tutto have a range of chairs available in stylish colours and premium fabrics. Their nursrey chairs are built to last and to be cherished in the family home for many years.
With their swivel bases and gliding features, arm rests to the right height to support your baby, and high and cushioned backrests, their range will certainly help you soothe your tired body during those long nights with your new baby.
Until the 25th of December 2023 il Tutto is giving our audience a massive 20% their premium, comfy Nursery chairs, using code BOOB20 at iltutto.co.uk.
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Mama of two and Youtuber Melanie Murphy is our special guest on the boobingit podcast this week. Melanie lives in Ireland with her family and has been documenting her life on her hugely popular Youtube channel for over ten years.
Melanie talks to us about how her views on breastfeeding completely changed when she had her first baby and how she became a passionate breastfeeding advocate - both online and offline.
As well as sharing her own personal experience of breastfeeding her two children, Melanie discusses the challenges that have come with sharing aspects of her breastfeeding journey on social media. We also look at the deep-rooted negativity surrounding breastfeeding - both in Irish culture and in online and traditional media.
In this episode we also touch on the stigma that exists around breastfeeding and why the act of breastfeeding is often sexualised on social media. We look at what more needs to be done to educate people on the benefits of breastfeeding - not just for baby, but for the mother and society as a whole.
Our podcast sponsors - il Tutto
From Rocking Chairs and Glider Chairs to Recliner Chairs and Electric Recliner Chairs, iL Tutto have a range of chairs available in stylish colours and premium fabrics. Their nursrey chairs are built to last and to be cherished in the family home for many years.
With their swivel bases and gliding features, arm rests to the right height to support your baby, and high and cushioned backrests, their range will certainly help you soothe your tired body during those long nights with your new baby.
Until the 25th of December 2023 il Tutto is giving our audience a massive 20% their premium, comfy Nursery chairs, using code BOOB20 at iltutto.co.uk.
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Infant feeding specialist Alice Lucken joins us to talk about how to recognise low milk supply. As an IBCLC Alice supports families with unsettled babies and infant feeding challenges.
In this episode on low milk supply Alice talks us through the common causes for low milk supply, the signs to look out for and ways in which you can help boost your milk supply for the successful continuation of breastfeeding.
Alice also addresses the common misconceptions around milk supply and the damage that can be caused when we have 'perceived low milk supply'.
Our podcast sponsors - il Tutto
From Rocking Chairs and Glider Chairs to Recliner Chairs and Electric Recliner Chairs, iL Tutto have a range of chairs available in stylish colours and premium fabrics. Their nursrey chairs are built to last and to be cherished in the family home for many years.
With their swivel bases and gliding features, arm rests to the right height to support your baby, and high and cushioned backrests, their range will certainly help you soothe your tired body during those long nights with your new baby.
Until the 25th of December 2023 il Tutto is giving our audience a massive 20% their premium, comfy Nursery chairs, using code BOOB20 at iltutto.co.uk.
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Our guest on this podcast episode is Karen Hall, who is a breastfeeding counsellor, writer and podcaster. Karen regularly discusses issues around pregnancy, birth and early parenthood and most recently she published her first book, ‘Why Mixed Feeding Matters’.
We begin our conversation looking at what we mean by the term mixed feeding and how it can carry different meanings within different cultures. We look at the reasons why families choose to mix feed - whether out of necessity or as a lifestyle choice. Throughout this episode we talk about the importance of seeking good breastfeeding support and understanding the pros and cons that can come with mixed feeding.
As well as highlighting some of the potential drawbacks of breastfeeding, Karen also explains how mixed feeding can help a mother continue breastfeeding. She says: “Many people will continue breastfeeding alongside using formula - whether that is something they positively decided before the baby was born or whether it was something they were advised to do by health professionals."
Our podcast sponsors - il Tutto
From Rocking Chairs and Glider Chairs to Recliner Chairs and Electric Recliner Chairs, iL Tutto have a range of chairs available in stylish colours and premium fabrics. Their nursery chairs are built to last and to be cherished in the family home for many years.
With their swivel bases and gliding features, arm rests to the right height to support your baby, and high and cushioned backrests, their range will certainly help you soothe your tired body during those long nights with your new baby.
Until the 25th of December 2023 il Tutto is giving our audience a massive 20% their premium, comfy Nursery chairs, using code BOOB20 at iltutto.co.uk.
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Our guest on this episode is mother of two Charlotte Wayman. Charlotte speaks to us about her pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding journey with her one year old son Morris, who has Down Syndrome.
During our conversation Charlotte openly discusses her difficult pregnancy with Morris as well as his birth story. She discusses her strong desire to breastfeed despite being told it may not be possible to breastfeed a baby with Down syndrome. We hear of her determination to succeed even when faced with a series of obstacles whilst in hospital with her newborn.
Speaking about one of the earliest experiences in hospital, Charlotte explains: “I said to the hospital he’s not to have any formula, he’s not to have an ng tube placed without my knowledge. When I went down to see him in NICU they’d placed an ng tube “just incase”...the plan we had in place was not being listened to now.”
Thank you to the breastfeeding brand Pippeta for sponsoring this epiosde. Pippeta are an award-winning breastfeeding brand offering a selection of breast pumps and weaning products. Use the code 'boobingit10' to get 10% off online - https://pippeta.com/boobingit10.
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In this episode we talk about what to do when newborn babies lose too much weight. Our special guests are Aimee Cestrone, mama of three and founder of the award-winning breast pump brand Pippeta, and Maria Myres, the lactation consultant from Pippeta.
Together we talk about the important topic of newborn babies and weight loss. Aimee speaks with us from her perspective as a new mama as she recently gave birth to her third child, and Maria provides us with important information and advice related to proper breastfeeding support when infant weight loss may be an issue.
During our conversation Aimee tells us about the birth of her third baby Enya, and how she faced hospital re-admission due to infant weight loss. Maria explains the initial steps to take when faced with a breastfed baby who is losing too much weight. We also look at how mothers and their partners can properly advocate for good breastfeeding support when faced with early issues in their feeding journey.
Our sponsors of this episode are Pippeta, an award-winning breastfeeding brand offering a selection of breast pumps and weaning products.
The Pippeta wearable breast pump won Best Buy Breast Pump 2022 and 2023. It’s a revolutionary breast pump that is praised for its affordability and ability to give pumping mamas the flexibility to express milk on the move.
Most recently Pippeta launched their brand new product called Nips Cups. The Pipetta silver nip cups help care for sore nipples whilst breastfeeding - a very common issue experienced by new mamas when they are learning to breastfeed their little one. The nip cups are 100% silver and have all the natural healing, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties of silver. They can prevent the appearance of sore cracked nipples and aid healing.
You can find out more about Pippeta, and shop their range of products online at pippeta.com. You can use the discount code 'BOOBINGIT10' to get 10% off at the checkout.
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Our guest on the podcast this week is Professor Sarah Jewell from the University of Reading, who talks to us about the infant feeding project she is currently working on.
Sarah is investigating the ‘Maternal Well-Being, Infant Feeding and Return to Work Decision‘. It is a project funded by the Nuffield Foundation and was inspired by Sarah’s own breastfeeding experience whilst on maternity leave during 2020. At the heart of the study is an exploration of the well-being, opportunities and experiences of new mothers who want to continue to breastfeed on return to paid work.
Findings from the survey for parents have been incredibly interesting so far. Sarah reveals some of the key findings, including the wide variety of experiences of women – and why so many of them feel unsupported when returning to work. Next up, is a survey for employers to gain their perspective.
Sarah has re-opened the return to work survey and if you’d like to take park, please click here. You can also signup to the mailing list here.
Our sponsors of this episode are Pippeta, an award-winning breastfeeding brand offering a selection of breast pumps and weaning products.
The Pippeta wearable breast pump won Best Buy Breast Pump 2022 and 2023. It’s a revolutionary breast pump that is praised for its affordability and ability to give pumping mamas the flexibility to express milk on the move.
Most recently Pippeta launched their brand new product called Nips Cups. The Pipetta silver nip cups help care for sore nipples whilst breastfeeding – a very common issue experienced by new mamas when they are learning to breastfeed their little one. The nip cups are 100% silver and have all the natural healing, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties of silver. They can prevent the appearance of sore cracked nipples and aid healing.
You can find out more about Pippeta, and shop their range of products online at pippeta.com. You can use the code 'BOOBINGIT10' to get 10% off at the checkout.
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Our special guest for this episode is Dr Sharon Silberstein - medical doctor, IBCLC and Tongue tie specialist. Known as The Breastfeeding Doctor, Sharon has been working in the field of Breastfeeding Medicine for the last 10 years. She runs the Dr Silberstein Clinic in London, which is dedicated to delivering a holistic approach to Infant Feeding.
Sharon is the only doctor who practices breastfeeding medicine full time in the UK and she runs the only UK clinic that offers breastfeeding medicine as its speciality. As she explains in the podcast, she takes a holistic approach to breastfeeding and her clinic offers the services of an Osteopath, Speech and Language Therapist, Child Psychiatrist and Gynaecologist.
In this episode Sharon talk to us about induced lactation for same sex and adoptive couples - what exactly it involves and how best to go about it. Sharon works with a variety of same sex couples, couples who choose surrogacy and even transgender couples. She shares the advice she gives her perspective parents about lactation and how best they can physically and mentally prepare for the journey.
“Anyone who wants to induce lactation needs to know that this is a process and it’s quite time-consuming and laborious. They need to be prepared to do the work as it isn’t always very easy.”
Our podcast sponsors for this episode are Fraupow. They are an award-winning breastfeeding brand offering a selection of breast pumps and exclusive midwife support for breastfeeding mothers.
Fraupow was founded by Sunita Boyes, a passionate breastfeeding mama, who is on a mission to support all mothers on their breastfeeding and pumping journey.
The Fraupow hands-free breast pump gives the wearer a freedom and flexibility that other traditional pumps simply cannot. It’s so simple and easy to use, you’ll forget you’re even wearing it. Their hands-free breast pump won Best Breastfeeding Accessory 2022 and Best Wearable Breast Pump 2022.
You can find out more about Fraupow and their support services on fraupow.com.
Induced lactation for same sex and adoptive couplesOur podcast Sponsors - Fraupow
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Jo Parkington, midwife and Founder & CEO of Epical Global, is our special guest on the podcast this week.
Jo has worked on the frontline of midwifery within the NHS in the UK and in the private sector for over thirty years. She has been the founder and CEO of a number of organisations, including One to One Midwives which was the first midwifery led organisation to be commissioned by the NHS.
Now as the CEO of Epical, Jo provides midwife virtual care services and digital content resources - working with health insurers, retailers and brands such as the breast pump brand Fraupow.
In this episode we talk about the importance of midwife care and support when it comes to breastfeeding - and how new parents can look to avail of midwife support when they need it most. Specifically Jo talks about the rise of on-demand midwife support and the ways in which technology has transformed how we are able to access breastfeeding and postnatal support.
Jo also discusses the importance of understanding what normal baby behaviour is when breastfeeding and looking after our baby, and why we need to take care of our mental health as new parents.
Our podcast sponsors for this episode are Fraupow. They are an award-winning breastfeeding brand offering a selection of breast pumps and exclusive midwife support for breastfeeding mothers.
Fraupow was founded by Sunita Boyes, a passionate breastfeeding mama, who is on a mission to support all mothers on their breastfeeding and pumping journey.
The Fraupow hands-free breast pump gives the wearer a freedom and flexibility that other traditional pumps simply cannot. It’s so simple and easy to use, you’ll forget you’re even wearing it. Their hands-free breast pump won Best Breastfeeding Accessory 2022 and Best Wearable Breast Pump 2022.
You can find out more about Fraupow and their support services on fraupow.com.
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Sunita Boyes, mama of one and Founder and CEO of the breastfeeding brand Fraupow, is our special guest on the podcast this week.
Fraupow is a breastfeeding support company which designs and develops breastfeeding pumps. Their wearable breast pump has won Best Breast Pump 2021 and Best Wearable Pump 2022.
Born and raised in London, Sunita now lives in Switzerland with her husband and four year old daughter. It was her experience of new motherhood and breastfeeding which motivated her to setup Fraupow in 2020. In this episode we talk about the importance of breastfeeding support and specifically what Fraupow are doing to step up and offer much-needed support to new mamas. Sunita also opens up about her own breastfeeding challenges and how it spurred her on to help other news mothers who may also be struggling.
Sunita reflects: "80% of women quit breastfeeding before they truly want to. Education, support and community are all key to helping a person breastfeed successfully. I don't want new mums to be blind-sided by breastfeeding like I was."
Sunita also announces the new breastfeeding telehealth support service for Fraupow customers - which consists of three 1-2-1 breastfeeding support sessions with a midwife. They also hope to increase the number of Fraupow feedings spots in public spaces across the UK this year.
You can find our more about our podcast sponsors Fraupow on their website fraupow.com.
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Our special guest on this episode of the boobingit podcast is Olivia Hinge IBCLC. Olivia is a midwife and lactation consultant from London who has built a lively and engaged social media community in the past few years.
Olivia has helped thousands of families feel supported during their breastfeeding and infant feeding journey - whatever that may look like.
Our focus in this episode is mastitis - which is a painful infection you can get when breastfeeding. We look at how it can happen, the signs and symptoms of it as well as the latest treatment recommendations from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM).
Helpfully, Olivia explains why some of us may be more inclined to get mastitis than others, and also why mastitis can be more prevalent during Christmas time. She discusses ways in which we can help prevent mastitis as well as the early measures we can take if we suspect mastitis is taking hold.
Finally, Olivia explains what the new ABM protocol on mastitis is and how the new recommendations for treatment are in stark contrast to the advice that went before.
Our podcast sponsors - The Bshirt
Sustainable breastfeeding clothing brand The Bshirt helps breastfeeding mamas dress with style and comfort. Founded in 2017 by two mothers, The Bshirt is a brand on a mission to help new mothers breastfeed in public with confidence whilst also addressing clothing waste.
The Bshirt clothing range includes nursing tops and dresses as well as maternity wear and baby clothing. Loved by mamas around the world, The Bshirt also offer customers the chance to buy pre-loved versions of their clothing as well as rent clothing – further adding to their sustainable credentials.
You can find out more about The Bshirt and shop their range via their website thebshirt.clothing. Use our exclusive discount code ‘BSHIRTOFFER15’ to get 15% off at the checkout.
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Stacey Zimmels from Feed Eat Speak is our special guest on the boobingit podcast this week. Stacey is an IBCLC lactation consultant and qualified feeding & speech therapist as well as a mama of two.
Stacey has built a lively and engaged social media community over the years and through that has helped thousands of families feel supported during their breastfeeding and infant feeding journey – whatever that may look like.
Stacey gives give us an insight into the work she does and why she’s passionate about sharing her own breastfeeding experiences in an effort to normalise the difficulties that can come from breastfeeding.
Stacey talks at length about two of her specialist areas – that of allergies and reflux in breastfed babies. She shares the complexities that surround allergies – particularly cows milk protein allergy – and the first steps you can take to get help.
In terms, of reflux, Stacey outline the two main types of reflux that a baby can experience, with practical tips and information parents can try to help alleviate the discomfort and symptoms their baby is experiencing.
Our podcast sponsors – Bon + Bear
Bon + Bear is an online store and support network aimed at helping new Mamas secure the very best experience of early motherhood, no matter the journey. As a brand they offer style-led newborn and parenting essentials, including beautiful baby wraps, breastfeeding covers and baby gifts.
Founded by mama of two MJ Barton, Bon + Bear’s vision is to ensure Mamas feels empowered, happy and confident during the fourth trimester. Fuelled by MJ’s own experience, the company was set-up with the aim of helping just one Mama who might have also encountered similar challenges regarding feeding, reflux and confidence.
Central to Bon + Bear’s offering is its ‘Modern Essentials’ product collection, which features its award-winning Baby Wrap and Nursing Cover. These, like all the products in the range, were conceived and designed by MJ with the aim of making a Mama’s journey into motherhood stylish, practical and fuss-free.
You can find out more about Bon + Bear and shop their beautiful range of products on bonandbear.com. You can also follow Bon + Bear on Instagram.
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Kiddada Green, the co-founder of Black Breastfeeding Week, is my guest on the podcast this week. Kiddada lives in Detroit, and also the Founding Executive Director of Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association, which was first set up in 2007 to reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding support for black families.
As a thought leader and innovator, Kiddada has made huge strides in the area of breastfeeding support, and policy making. She serves on various committees and special projects and has had work published internationally in Breastfeeding Medicine and other noteworthy publications. It’s no surprise she has been the recipient of many awards for the work she does and continues to do in support of black maternal and child health.
Celebrating 10 years of Black Breastfeeding Week
Black Breastfeeding Week has been running since 2012 and is marking its 10th anniversary this year.
Looking back on the past ten years, Kiddada explains the reasons why she and her other co-founders Kimberly Seals Allers and Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka first felt the need to set up Black Breastfeeding Week to bring greater awareness to breastfeeding in black and brown communities.
Kiddada tells us about the exciting things in store for this year's Black Breastfeeding Week celebration, including an awards ceremony happening in New York City on 30th August. She also lets us know about the fundraising they are doing to support the work of Black Breastfeeding Week - which is run purely by volunteers.
Kiddada also explains the poignancy of this year's theme: 'A New Foundation'
A New FoundationKiddada gives us an insight into how she and her co-founders came up with this year's theme 'a new foundation' - how it organically came about and how ultimately they were inspired by Beyonce's new album Renaissance.
Speaking about the 2022 theme for Black Breastfeeding Week, Kiddada says: "We feel like Black Breastfeeding Week is at a pivitol point. We want to respect the traditions and history of black women and breastfeeding and at the same time look at what's been done despite the historical trauma and atrocities that have happened. We wanted to keep that in mind whilst looking at this new foundation which has been born through community. We're excited by that and what will come in the next ten years."
Podcast sponsors - The Mum Collective
Our sponsor of this episode of the boobingit podcast is the maternity and nursing clothing brand The Mum Collective. If you’re looking for beautiful and sustainable loungewear that’s designed with breastfeeding mamas in mind then look no further! You can shop online at themumcollective.co.uk.
The Mum Collective is kindly giving boobingit listeners 10% of their collection. Shop now at themumcollective.co.uk.
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To mark World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August) we've got Danielle Facey from The Breastfeeding Mentor as our special guest. Danielle is an author, speaker and mama of one and she talks to us about the significance of this year's them from World Breastfeeding Week. She also details how her own breastfeeding journey led her to support people from around the world.
Danielle is a self-care specialist who has dedicated herself to helping empower people to breastfeed on their own terms. Each and every day she educates and entertains people through her hugely popular social media channels. In early 2022 she released her first book ‘Self Care: The Breastfeeding Edition in early 2022’.
This year's theme for World Breastfeeding Week is 'Step up for Breastfeeding'. Danielle explains the significance of this and why support during breastfeeding is so crucial to helping a person get breastfeeding off to a good start and continue to breastfeed for as long as they wish to.
Danielle talks about her own breastfeeding journey with her son - and how it ultimately led her to seeking online support and from there inspired her to start a blog and share her own knowledge of breastfeeding. In particulate she passionately talks about normalising breastfeeding past infancy and how we can seek support for feeding on our own terms.
To end the podcast, Danielle shares her top three self-care tips for breastfeeding mamas - not to be missed!
Our sponsor of this episode of the boobingit podcast is the maternity and nursing clothing brand The Mum Collective. If you’re looking for beautiful and sustainable loungewear that’s designed with breastfeeding mamas in mind then look no further! You can shop online at themumcollective.co.uk.
The Mum Collective is kindly giving boobingit listeners 10% of their collection when you use the code 'BOOBINGIT' at the checkout. Shop now at themumcollective.co.uk.
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In this one-hour special of the boobingit podcast I am joined by broadcaster, campaigner and mama of one Kate Quilton to talk all things breastfeeding.
Many of you will know Kate as the host of TV shows, including Food Unwrapped and a whole host of food and health series for Channel 4. As a breastfeeding mum, Kate does a lot of advocacy work around breastfeeding - on her social media channels and on TV. Not long after having her first baby, Kate made two high profile tv documentaries the first of which was around breastfeeding and looking into why Britain has the lowest number of babies breastfed in the world, and this was then followed up by ‘The Great Formula Milk Scandal’.
In this episode, Kate tells us about when she discovered the power of breast milk through her work, how it inspired and informed her own breastfeeding journey and why she still can't believe she breastfeeds her toddler! We look at the societal and cultural norms which influence our decision to breastfeed, and why there's still so much stigma around breastfeeding and co-sleeping older babies and children.
We also touch on the troubling aspects of infant formula marketing - with Kate quoting some alarming statistics that will really make you think!
Thank you to Ardo medical Ltd for sponsoring this episode of the boobingit podcast.
Ardo is a Swiss family-owned company, supplying products from conception, pregnancy, and birth, which includes their award-winning breast pumps and accessories. They are NHS Approved and WHO Code compliant.
Ardo's new Alyssa Double Electric Rechargeable breast pump recently won a Gold Award in the Made for Mums Awards. To celebrate Ardo are giving boobingit listeners an exclusive £30 off the Alyssa breast pump.
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Our special guest on the podcast this week is songwriter, creator, actor and mama of two Riona O’Connor.
Riona is a huge breastfeeding advocate and natural term breastfeeder. On Riona’s hugely popular Instagram account @rionaoconnor_ she entertains her loyal following with mama parodies and comedy skits. She also talks personally about her recent ADHD diagnosis and her intuitive eating journey.
In this episode, Riona talks about how clueless she was about breastfeeding when she had her first child, and how she secretly combi fed in the first few months for fear of being criticized.
The second time around Riona was a lot more accepting of what worked for her and her family and gained more confidence with her breastfeeding choices. At this stage, she was breastfeeding both her baby and toddler.
She recalls how a picture of her four-year-old breastfeeding went viral, sparking conversations and criticisms around natural term breastfeeding. We look at how society and mainstream media depict breastfeeding and how this has inevitably shaped our view of breastfeeding - specifically around breastfeeding older babies and children.
Riona also openly talks about how pregnancy and breastfeeding altered how she thought of her body - after years of being displeased and of it.
Our sponsor of the boobingit podcast is Mamas Boobie Box. Their range of beautiful gift boxes and breastfeeding accessories are focused on helping a new mama adjust to life with a newborn in a kind and supportive way.
The Mamas Boobie Box original includes everything a new mama could possibly want to help get breastfeeding off to the best possible start.
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Our special guest on the podcast this week is IBCLC and holistic sleep coach Kathryn Stagg, who set up and runs the Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets UK charity.
Kathryn specialises in feeding multiples, and she herself is a parent four boys including identical twins. She created the popular Facebook group Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets UK several years ago, and has now turned this into a charity-run organisation supporting families across Great Britain.
Kathryn tells us about her own breastfeeding journey with her twins and how it motivated her to become a breastfeeding peer supporter and ultimately train to be an IBCLC.
As well as offering advice and practical top tips for preparing to breastfeed twins or triplets, Kathryn also provides invaluable information around things like positioning babies for feeds, tandem feeding and breastfeeding in public.
Kathryn finishes by telling us about what led her to write her first book about breastfeeding multiples - released early next year! She also announces exciting news about how Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets UK will be expanding the service and support they offer families.
Thank you to Ardo Medical Ltd for sponsoring this episode of the boobingit podcast.
Ardo is a Swiss family-owned company, supplying products from conception, pregnancy, and birth, which includes their award-winning breast pumps and accessories. They are NHS Approved and WHO Code compliant.
Ardo’s new Alyssa Double Electric Rechargeable breast pump recently won a Gold Award in the Made for Mums Awards. To celebrate Ardo is giving boobingit listeners an exclusive £30 off the Alyssa breast pump. Listen to the episode to get your code!
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