Breastfeeding ... with ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association)

Katie’s story of breastfeeding through a cancer diagnosis, with unwavering support from her sister Emma and her local community. Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here:https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-ep-37-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-through-cancer-chemo-and-milk-sharingLinks to resources and information discussed in this episode: Position Statement on Donor Milk - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/POL_StatementDonorMilk_V4.pdf Medicines info lines - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-and-medicines Donor Milk - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/donor-milk Relactation and Induced Lactation - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/relactation-and-induced-lactation Using a Supply Line - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/supply-line Expressing to Relactate or Induce Lactation - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/expressing-relactate-or-induce-lactation Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-your-premature-baby Increasing Your Supply - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/increasing-supply Breastfeeding and Medicines - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-and-medicines When You or Your Baby Need to Go to Hospital - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/going-to-hospital Breastfeeding support: National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7 LiveChat Find your local ABA group Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey, with guests Emma and Katie. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews.Produced by, Simone Casey, Jessica Leonard, Jennifer Hurrell and Eleanor Kippen. We thank Emma and Katie for generously sharing their story with us.For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help

Nicole talks with health psychologist and IBCLC Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about postnatal depression and maternal mental health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett explains what postnatal depression is, why trauma and social isolation increase risk, and how oxytocin counters stress. She busts myths about medications, explains why exclusive breastfeeding protects mental health, and shares practical recovery strategies. Content warning: This episode mentions trauma, including childhood sexual assault and military sexual trauma, though no specific details are shared.

Why won’t my baby sleep? Eight months can be a tricky age, and lots of parents find things change quickly. Jessica and Jennifer chat about what’s going on at this stage of development.Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/ep-33-breastfeeding-and-8-month-old-babyCredits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonardand Jennifer Hurrell. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Jennifer Hurrell.For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help

Simone and Jessica chat with Amy, who shares her story of breastfeeding her adopted child. Amy talks about her experience, in a touching story that shows there’s more than one path to breastfeeding success. Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/podcast-ep-31-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-and-adoption Credits: This episode is presented by Simone Casey and Jessica Leonard, featuring Amy. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey.  For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help

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 editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Eleanor Kippen. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

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, including colic. Breastfeeding and reflux information. Information on coping with broken sleep. Information on starting solids, and evidence on allergies and solids. Information on breastfeeding and your diet. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia). Meet other new parents online for support and tips in the early days and weeks. How to find support and friendship at your local ABA group. Listen to part 1 here: https://www.podcasts.com/breastfeeding-with-aba-915bafc0b/episode/ep-26-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-1Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard. Featuring Amelia. Special thanks to Joy Anderson. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Additional reporting by Emma Pennell. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Jessica Leonard. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

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. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) information. Breast refusal information, including tips on how to get baby to feed. Information on giving baby expressed milk but not in a bottle. Information on using a supply line (also called a supplemental nursing system). Breastfeeding: using a supply line booklet, available for purchase as an instant download or order in print format. Information on expressing for your newborn. Information on the let-down reflex and getting your milk to flow. Breast compression information. Galactagogues (substances claimed to increase supply), including medicines. Donor milk information. How partners can provide support after baby is born. How family and friends can be a breastfeeding village. Breastfeeding, chest feeding and human milk feeding: Supporting LGBTQIA+ families book, available for purchase as an instant download. Breastfeeding and co-sleeping information. Storing expressed breastmilk information. Information on breastfeeding this time around if breastfeeding didn’t go so well for you the first or previous times. Credits: This episode is presented by Emma Pennell. Featuring Sarah. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Laura Allison. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Many mothers successfully combine a return to work or study with continued breastfeeding. Like most things, a little planning goes a long way. In this episode Katie shares with Jessica her story of returning to fly-in, fly-out, work while breastfeeding, including her suggestions for a ‘FIFO kit’ of how she set herself up to succeed. Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-fly-in-fly-out-work-and-breastfeeding Going back to work resource toolkit, covering information on your breastfeeding options, making a breastfeeding and work plan, pumping at work, why keep breastfeeding, how your workplace and child care centre can support you, do I need to pump a milk stash, helping your baby to take expressed breastmilk, and coping with the emotional challenges. Breastfeeding: women and work booklet, available for purchase as an instant download or order in print format. Using a breast pump information, including information on how to clean your pump parts and expressing containers. Storing expressed breastmilk information. Breastfeeding: expressing and storing breastmilk booklet, available for purchase as an instant download or order in print format. Information on expressed breastmilk and air travel. A caregiver's guide to the breastfed baby leaflet. How breasts make milk information. Unusual colours (appearance) and smells of breastmilk information. Oversupply information. Tongue-tie and breastfeeding information. Mastitis information. 12 months and beyond resource toolkit, covering information on breastfeeding and toddlers. Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard. Featuring Katie. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Elizabeth Beckitt. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Many mums wonder about how their boob size or shape might impact on feeding their baby, especially when preparing for their first child. Jess talks to Naomi about breastfeeding with big boobs, little boobs and everything in between. Naomi also answers the question, ‘What do normal boobs look like?'.Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-big-boobs-little-boobs-and-everything-in-betweenVisit the blog for more on this topic: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/blog-whats-size-got-to-do-with-itFor 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://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline

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-lifeFor 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://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline

Breastfeeding, although natural, is also a learned skill. Lots of first-time mums learn to breastfeed and overcome any hurdles when they’ve only got their baby to look after. For others they might learn to breastfeed while also looking after older kids. This was the case for Pam.  In this episode she shares her story with Laura about her experience learning to breastfeed for the first time with her third child.Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-first-time-breastfeeder-third-time-mumFor 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://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline

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-we-just-like-cowsFor 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://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline

Breastfeeding isn’t just up to mums! Support from everyone is vital to success.World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated each year from 1 to 7 August. This year Jess talks to Jennifer Hurrell, volunteer breastfeeding counsellor and community educator, about how everyone has a shared role in protecting breastfeeding in the warm chain of breastfeeding support.Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-world-breastfeeding-week-protect-breastfeeding-a-shared-responsibilityFor 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://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline