602 | Building Breastfeeding Confidence with IBCLC Dr Amber Hart

From Australian Birth Stories by Sophie Walker

April 2, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Dr. Amber Hart discusses breastfeeding, antenatal education, and supporting new mothers' mental wellbeing.

Today I sit down with Dr. Amber Hart, a Melbourne-based GP and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Dr. Hart shares her expertise on the realities of breastfeeding, the importance of antenatal education, and addresses the controversial rise in tongue tie diagnoses. Amber offers a refreshing perspective on supporting new mothers through their feeding journeys whilst prioritising mental wellbeing and realistic expectations. Get our how-to Breastfeeding Guide HERE Today’s sponsor is iLTutto   iL Tutto is celebrating Easter with something special. For a limited time, you can enjoy up to 50% off their beautiful range of nursery furniture — including Electric Recliners, Glider Nursery Chairs, Cots, Chests with removable changers, plus Boba Carriers and their cosy Grow Kindly Natural Fibre Sleepwear. And here’s something just for you — as a listener of Australian Birth Stories, you’ll receive an extra 5% off. Simply use the code ABS5 at checkout to save even more on top of these amazing sale prices. But be quick — the Easter Sale ends April 6, and the ABS5 code is valid across all reduced items. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sophie Walker

Guest: Dr. Amber Hart

Topics covered

breastfeeding
lactation consulting
antenatal education
mental wellbeing
new mothers
tongue tie

Keywords

breastfeeding
lactation consultant
antenatal education
tongue tie
new mothers
mental health
feeding journeys

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