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In this episode Sarah and Maria are joined by Dr Vicky Sibson,Director of the First Steps Nutrition Trust (FSNT), which is an independent public health nutrition charity that works to fill practical and policy-relevant information gaps and provides resources to support healthy eating from pre-conception through to five years of age. Vicky joined FSNT after becoming a mother herself and hasbeen the charity’s Director since 2021. In our conversation with Vicky we are exploring thefollowing questions: 1) Why FSNT was founded 2) How parents can navigate the complex world of infantfeeding and food marketing and 3) What really matters when making healthy, realistic food choices for babies and young children. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/starting-solid-food/ https://laleche.org.uk/toddlers-and-food/ Resources from First Steps Nutrition Trust: https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/
Sarah and Maria are honoured to be joined by NancyMohrbacher, an LLL Leader, IBCLC, FILCA. Nancy fell in love with breastfeeding while nursing her three sons. She began working as a volunteer peer supporter in 1982 and became board-certified as a lactation consultant in 1991. Nancy’s mission is to simplify life for new families—many ofwhom, without realising it, make breastfeeding more complicated than it needs to be. She grew a private practice in Chicago, worked for a majorbreast-pump company, and contributed to a national corporate lactation program. Nancy speaks at events around the world and supportsbreastfeeding education both online and in hospitals. She has also written a range of books and resources, many of which are popular in our local groups’ libraries. In 2008, the International Lactation Consultant Associationofficially recognized Nancy’s contributions to the field of lactation by awarding her the designation FILCA (Fellow of the International Lactation Consultant Association). In this episode we get an insight into Nancy’s best tips andtricks on breastfeeding positions, explore the wide range of normal when it comes to frequency of feeds and discuss pumping as a tool used alongside or instead of breastfeeding. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk Resources from Nancy Mohrbacher: Her Magic Number article, which is free and downloadable on her website: https://nancymohrbacher.com/pages/professional-articles-1 38-minute Natural Breastfeeding video in English/Spanish: https://naturalbreastfeeding.com/ Nancy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/nancymohrbacher The Study about breastfeeding positions and aspiration in babies with laryngomalacia.
Sarah and Maria chat with a group of mums who are nursing,or have nursed, both a baby and an older toddler or child. This is often referred to as tandem nursing . Together, we explore the journey – from breastfeeding duringpregnancy to juggling the needs of babies, toddlers, and older children at the breast. We talk about the highs and lows, as well as the benefits and challenges along the way. We hear our guests’ insights on the following themes: how tandem nursing began and evolved over time how it felt to nurse two or more children and how they coped with the realities of it what impact it had on their family – and, looking back, what they had gained from the experience. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk Links on tandem nursing: https://laleche.org.uk/tandem-nursing/ https://www.lllc.ca/tandem-nursing https://laleche.org.uk/pregnant-and-breastfeeding/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-beyond-infancy/ https://laleche.org.uk/still-nursing/ https://laleche.org.uk/after-weaning-what-next/ https://laleche.org.uk/living-unexpected-tandem-style/ https://laleche.org.uk/mothers-tandem-nursing/ https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/guest-post-breastfeeding-through-pregnancy-and-beyond/ https://llli.org/news/setting-limits-when-breastfeeding/ Books on tandem nursing: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p71/AdventuresInTandemNursing.html
Kathleen is a health psychologist, IBCLC, researcher, speaker, and the CEO of Praeclarus Press, a small publishing company dedicated to women’s health. She is internationally recognized for her work on breastfeeding, maternal mental health, trauma, and depression. Kathleen has authored and edited numerous books and peer-reviewed articles exploring how early trauma, inflammation, and stress affect mothers’ mental and physical health — and how breastfeeding can play a protective role. Her work bridges research and real-life mothering and parenting, to support parents to better understand the complex biological and emotional systems at play in the postpartum period. We hear about Kathleen’s connection with La Leche League and how her own breastfeeding journey and involvement with the charity supported her professional direction. Our conversation explores the following themes: - The connection between breastfeeding and a mother’s emotional well-being - The role oxytocin plays in mood regulation and stress buffering - How common messaging around sleep and infant crying may unintentionally increase stress for mothers A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: La Leche League GB – Friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onwards Five ways to help when breastfeeding doesn’t go as expected – La Leche League GB From Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett: Articles Cry It Out or Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Sleep Training (Part 1) - The Science Chick Report: Evidence You Can Use for Real-World Women's Health | Podcast on Spotify
Dr Wendy Jones, MBE is a highly respected UK pharmacist and expert in the safety of medications during breastfeeding. With a career spanning over four decades, Wendy has combined her professional expertise with her personal passion for breastfeeding support. In 1997, she helped found the Breastfeeding Network’s Drugsin Breastfeeding Service – a helpline that now supports thousands of families and healthcare professionals each year with evidence-based information. In our episode Wendy shares with us her experience andperspective on breastfeeding support in the UK over the span of 40+ years. We explore persistent misconceptions about medications and breastfeeding along with common cultural myths that are hard to shift. We hear about supporting breastfeeding through chronic conditions and how individualised and compassionate care is needed for every mother and baby dyad. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-and-a-mothers-diet-myths-and-facts/ https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-a-breastfeeding-mother/ https://laleche.org.uk/health-professionals/ https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/ To support our charity please consider donating or becoming a subscribing member via these links: Make a donation – La Leche League GB Join LLLGB If you are a Healthcare Professional, we have a special offering for you: Healthcare Professionals – La Leche League GB https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/
LLL Leaders offer support with the normal course of breastfeeding. To enable us to support parents to investigate more complex issues and challenges we are supported by the LLLGB Panel of Professional Advisors. The panel is made up of a body of experts in breastfeeding and birth research and practice. In this episode we are excited to be speaking to one of ourprofessional advisors – Dr Victoria Thomas. Vicky qualified from the University of Newcastle upon Tynein 2004 and completed her paediatric training in Birmingham and across the North East of England. Since 2015 she has been a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital. Vicky specialises in Coeliac disease,infant feeding, growth and nutrition, including feeding in complex health conditions. Vicky’s passion for equity in breastfeeding support has ledher to train as a LLL Leader with LLL Collective. We explore how Vicky’s own nursing journey shaped herunderstanding of breastfeeding and informed her work as a medical professional supporting breastfeeding families. Vicky talks to us about her project of supporting her colleagues in the healthcare profession with breastfeeding and how she applies the skills she learned as a breastfeeding counsellor in her day-to-day medical practice. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/health-professionals/ MiLC: https://www.instagram.com/medics_lactationcommunity https://www.facebook.com/share/14XaFX7Rkv8/?mibextid=wwXIfr HIFN https://www.hifn.org/ Breastfeeding the Brave https://breastfeedingthebrave.com/ https://breastfeedingfordoctors.com/who-we-are/ Visiting the paediatrician cartoon: https://www.hedgerhumor.com/nursing-mom-at-the-doctor/
In this episode we are exploring the thoughts and feelingsthat can arise around breastfeeding when our journeys don’t go as planned.Research suggests that many parents find themselves stopping nursing earlier than they had hoped. And all too often, the grief that follows is overlooked orunsupported. If we are told that breastfeeding is natural, nothing prepares us for any challenges we may face. If we are told that breastfeeding is supposed to be painfulor that it does not work for many women, we may doubt our ability to do it. If we are supported at every step of the way, we can find thestrength to keep going if we choose to. This episodes dives deeper into why so many new parents areshocked by the challenges of breastfeeding and the complex feelings that can follow. We discuss how the intensity of our biological drive to breastfeed reaches our very core. Breastfeeding grief and trauma matters. Feeling dismissed bywell-meaning supporters who are trying to cheer us up can actually intensify our grief or sends us to a place where we can’t process it. Trust her if she tells you it matters and support her all theway. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/five-ways-help-breastfeeding-doesnt-go-expected/ https://laleche.org.uk/getting-breastfeeding-on-track-after-a-difficult-start-the-3-keeps/ https://laleche.org.uk/my-baby-needs-more-milk/ https://laleche.org.uk/weaning-from-supplements/ https://laleche.org.uk/jaundice/ https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p224/WhyBFGriefTraumaMatter.html https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p76/BreastfeedingTakeTwo.html https://professoramybrown.co.uk/breastfeeding-grief
In this episode we are honoured to share three stories ofbreastfeeding mothers who for different reasons had to triple-feed their babies in the early weeks after birth. We hope that their stories can help our listeners who are also facing the challenges of triple-feeding. While ‘triple-feeding’ is not an official medical term – it’s widely used in the breastfeeding world to indicate that the baby needs to receive nourishment in a number of different ways, e.g directly at the breast, via expressed milk,donor milk and formula. Today we are exploring how it may feel to have breastfeeding problems early on or to be faced with a triple-feeding plan. It may feel as if it’s ‘all gone wrong’ and the dreams youhad about feeding your baby are in ruins. With conflicting information and lack of support your confidence about breastfeeding your baby may seem compromised.Fortunately, babies are very adaptable and resilient, and so are their parents! With time, patience and, if necessary, skilled help, it is almost always possible to get feeding back on track after a difficult start. It is most certainly always possible to have a close, warm and happy feeding relationship with your baby – even if it might look different from what you had expected. ‘Three Keeps’ is the concept that has been widely shared inLa Leche League from our Charity’s inception. It focuses not only on expressing milk to feed baby, but also on the connection between mother and baby and howprotecting and encouraging skin to skin between baby and mother can help get breastfeeding back on track after a challenging start. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/getting-breastfeeding-on-track-after-a-difficult-start-the-3-keeps/ https://laleche.org.uk/five-ways-help-breastfeeding-doesnt-go-expected/ https://laleche.org.uk/my-baby-needs-more-milk/ https://laleche.org.uk/weaning-from-supplements/ https://laleche.org.uk/whats-big-deal-skin-skin/ https://laleche.org.uk/jaundice/ https://laleche.org.uk/feeding-late-preterm-babies/
Sarah and Maria talk about how nursing may feel around this age and stage. This milestone is often deeply connected to breastfeeding goals, expectations and the context within which we are parenting. We reflect on our own inner voice and the way we speak to ourselves about what’s ‘right’, what’s ‘enough’, or what we ‘should’ be doing and how this inner voice shapes our behaviour and may conflict with the external expectations. When we are exhausted, touched out, or just need time to eat a meal in peace, the solution given to us is to stop breastfeeding. As if our needs can only be met if we are no longer breastfeeding. Our needs matter and we should not have to choose between meeting our children’s needs and our own. La Leche League philosophy values the unique relationship between mother and baby – that in the early years, a baby’s need to be with their mother is as basic as their need for food. What does it actually mean when we say we feel guilty and where do those feelings come from? How can we balance the needs of a breastfeeding toddler with our own wellbeing needs and other responsibilities? How do we approach weaning from breastfeeding if we are ready before the child is. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/thinking-of-weaning/ https://laleche.org.uk/after-weaning-what-next/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-beyond-infancy/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-beyond-a-year/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-ends-suddenly/ https://laleche.org.uk/still-nursing/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EfJddj7oVOxW5kPqVVUTf?si=_w7oA4FgRFW8SBNCH3QzTA https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eI8gV23ahVcFXdmqXvdQu?si=McEgJhDRTU2XyT_px53GDA
Black Breastfeeding week is celebrated during the last weekof August. Its aim is to amplify Black women’s voices and lived experiences which have historically been underrepresented. In LLL, stories matter. Sharing our stories connects us withsomething bigger — the global community of mothers and peers, learning from and supporting each other. We invite you to access our free support and connect with others. Everyone’s experience is different, so today we’re really excited to welcome five families onto the podcast to share their perspectives. The following questions are explored in this discussion: - Why breastfeeding matters to this group of women - What were the expectations of what motherhood would look like and what were the challenges when it came to receiving breastfeeding support - What information and resources they found helpful on theirnursing journeys A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/i-needed-a-likeminded-community/ https://laleche.org.uk/natashas-journey-breastfeeding-mother-to-lll-leader/ https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-a-breastfeeding-mother/ https://laleche.org.uk/thinking-about-lll-leadership/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dope-black-mums-podcast/id1570141425
In this episode by LLLGB, volunteer breastfeedingcounsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova facilitate a discussion with Mothers and Parents from four families that received breastfeeding support from La Leche League GB. We continue with the question of Adjusting toMotherhood/Parenthood and dive deeper individual stories. We celebrate triumphs and honour challenges. We reflect on expectations and adjusting to reality. The following questions are explored in this honest andheart-warming discussion: - What have we expected parenthood to feel like? - How did adjustment to life with a small person look like? - What has helped to feel more in control of or at peace with the new reality? - Where has parenthood led you? A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://llli.org/news/what-is-d-mer/ https://laleche.org.uk/dont-enjoy-breastfeeding/ https://laleche.org.uk/adjusting-to-motherhood/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-in-community-needed-now-more-than-ever/ What happens at LLL meeting?
In this episode by LLLGB, volunteer breastfeedingcounsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova catch up with one of LLLGB professional advisors – infant sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball. Helen is an Anthropologist and Director of the Infancy & Sleep Centre at Durham University. In her latest book How Babies Sleep she brings together science, anthropological insight and experience to help provide parents with information on what to expect during the first 365 nights with a new baby. The past century and a half has seen rapid change in thenature of adult lives in the West and we’ve needed babies’ sleep to comply. The mismatch we have created has caused our babies’ biology to be framed as ‘baby sleep problems’, and infants are often ‘treated’ using behavioural and clinicalinterventions. The following topics are explored in this insightful andreassuring episode: What we can expect baby sleep to look like during the first year What impact culture has on our understanding of babies’ sleep What parents need to be able to support their child’s sleep needs. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/safe-sleep-the-breastfed-baby/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-at-night/ https://www.basisonline.org.uk/about-us/ Helen’s Book: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p263/How-Babies-Sleep.html
This episode is a tribute to Naomi Stadlen, who died on 06June 2025. We are releasing part of our discussion with Naomi which we recorded in February 2025. Naomi was a retired psychotherapist and LLL Leader. She saw a mother’s role as unique and one that needs to be better understood and their crucial contributions recognised. She felt we need more words to validate what mothersare doing, especially as they start to relate to their babies, and then as they continue relating to their growing children, for the rest of their lives. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledgethat is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit:www.laleche.org.uk Naomi Stadlen’s books: What Mothers Do https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p183/HowMothersLove.html https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p235/WhatMothersLearn.html https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p253/WhyGrandmothersMatter.html https://pinterandmartin.com/products/a-grand-quarrel
In this episode by LLLGB, volunteer breastfeedingcounsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova invite fellow LLLGB Leaders, Sophia Berman and Justine Fieth, to reflect on their personal early parenting journeys. Before our baby arrives we may have a vision of what that time will be like. When the reality of this transition differs from our expectations we may find ourselves on an emotional rollercoaster - it can be helpful to know that adjustingto having a baby can take time and is an ongoing process. That having challenges, even feeling overwhelmed, is a normal experience. Pain, tiredness, your birth experience, and how much support you have will all affect how youfeel. We are discussing the following: - What we may expect motherhood to feel like - What adjusting to life with a small person may look like - What has helped us to find our feet in becoming parentsand the importance of support all round in those early stages of Parenthood. Everyone’s experience is different, we hope you may hearsomething that resonates with you. Watch this space for future episodes exploring other perspectives, experiences and journeys. Please get in touch with us on podcast@laleche.org.uk toshare yours! A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/adjusting-to-motherhood/ Beginning Breastfeeding Supporting a Breastfeeding Mother Out & About With Your Breastfed Baby Safe Sleep & The Breastfed Baby When A Mother Is Unwell Why Come To LLL Meetings So what do you do? a mother’s story Breastfeeding & Postnatal Depression https://laleche.org.uk/recreating-the-lying-in-month https://laleche.org.uk/five-ways-help-breastfeeding-doesnt-go-expected/ LLLI Articles & stories Why breastfeeding is good for mothers’ mental health , anarticle by Katheen Kendall-Tackett Other websites www.biologicalnurturing.com www.breastfeedingmadesimple.com/Depression.html www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Postnataldepression Breastfeeding Network – anxiety and breastfeeding ‘Motherhood’ poem is written and recorded by Jessica Starr
In this episode by LLLGB, volunteer breastfeedingcounsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the shift in the nursing relationship with our growing baby and the need for mothers to be able to voice their needs. Breastfeeding is a foundation of human relationships and when we are communicating our needs to our growing baby and meeting their needs responsively, we are modelling respect for the needs of others. This gradual evolution of the unconditional response to our newborn to being able to set some boundaries may not always feel comfortable. Baby biting, feeling ‘touched out’, nursing aversion during ovulation as well as needing orwanting to be away from our baby can provoke feelings of guilt and confusion. The following topics are explored in this informal andopen-hearted episode: - A baby’s intense need to be with his mother whichis as basic as the need for food - How to take our own feelings into account whenbuilding a relationship at the breast - How breastfeeding may look and feel around 8months and up to walking stage. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was foundedby seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledgethat is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk https://laleche.org.uk/help-baby-bit/ https://laleche.org.uk/nursing-strikes/ https://laleche.org.uk/dont-enjoy-breastfeeding/ https://laleche.org.uk/dealing-with-criticism/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-beyond-infancy/ https://laleche.org.uk/after-weaning-what-next/ https://laleche.org.uk/still-nursing/ https://laleche.org.uk/thinking-of-weaning/
In this episode by LLLGB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the complex and sensitive subject for many families, Breastfeeding and Allergies, with Dr Robert Boyle, one of LLLGB’s professional advisors. Dr Boyle’s research focuses on the development of new waysof preventing, diagnosing and treating allergic disease which affects young people. The episode shines the light on whether food and environmental allergies have become more common, what support parents need when they suspect their infant is impacted by allergies or are living with allergies and discussed current research and medical guidelines. The discussion aims to empower and support breastfeeding families dealing with the symptoms. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk For more information on the common symptoms, what may be normal and what needs attention please see the articles below: https://laleche.org.uk/allergies/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-and-a-mothers-diet-myths-and-facts/ https://laleche.org.uk/i-think-my-babys-got-colic/ https://laleche.org.uk/unhappy-baby/ https://laleche.org.uk/fussy-evenings-with-a-newborn/
In this episode by La Leche League (LLLGB), volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the pressures of introducing solid food to babies in our society. One of the 10 La Leche League Philosophy Concepts states: ‘For the healthy, full-term baby, human milk is the only food necessary until the baby shows signs of readiness for complementary foods, about the middle of the first year after birth.’ While breastfeeding babies feed themselves pretty much from birth, it is often assumed that eating solids is a skill we need to teach them. It may come as a surprise that babies cancontinue to feed themselves as intuitively and confidently with solids as they have been for months at the breast. Just like with most other aspects of mothering and breastfeeding, many mothers find themselves under pressure from the well-meaning community as well as online resources to actively pursue introduction of solid foods to babies and are often left baffled by overwhelming and conflicting information about this developmental stage. In this episode we highlight the importance of sharing meals and food as a social interaction, with a focus on enjoyment, responsiveness and innate babies’ curiosity and dismantle the myth of babies ‘needing’ solids packaged as ‘baby-food’ as they can join in with your family nutrition with someassistance. We reiterate the importance of ‘responsive feeding’ which means trusting your baby to know his own appetite and share our personal experiences of this stage with our own babies. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB ifbreastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support, mothers’ stories and information on introducing solid foods to breastfeeding baby please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To find your local group: https://laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/ Get your ‘Art of Breastfeeding’ book by La Leche League International: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html
In this episode by La Leche League (LLLGB), volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Maria Yasnova and Sarah Fletcher, along with our super boss host baby Hector, welcome Zarina Ayyub to discuss her own breastfeeding experience as a young mother in the South Asian Community. We were blown away with her reflections on how she persevered with breastfeeding, found her voice as a mother and went on to support and empower other mothers in her role as a Doula. When breastfeeding is proving to be difficult and stressful, the challenging times may have a lasting impact on mothers’ confidence. We discus the need to create the safe and supportive environment around new mothers right from the start, tapping into the ancient tradition of the first 40 days or the ‘fourth trimester’ practiced by many cultures around the world to this day. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To find your local group: https://laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/ https://laleche.org.uk/recreating-the-lying-in-month/ https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-a-breastfeeding-mother/ https://laleche.org.uk/parenting-when-your-partner-breastfeeds/ https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-womens-right-to-breastfeed/ https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p224/WhyBFGriefTraumaMatter.html https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p76/BreastfeedingTakeTwo.html Get your ‘Art of Breastfeeding’ book by La Leche League International: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html
In this episode by La Leche League (LLLGB), volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss how overwhelming it can be to find yourself on the receiving end of unsolicited advice, conflicting information and unhelpful comments or criticism when it comes to our breastfeeding journeys and parenting in general. The episode focuses on the vulnerability of new parenthood and the gentle language that is needed when supporting families with young babies and beyond. We share our strategies on dealing with unsolicited advice and criticism. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To find your local group: https://laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/ Dealing with Criticism: https://laleche.org.uk/dealing-with-criticism/ Supporting your loved ones and friends with breastfeeding: https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-a-breastfeeding-mother/ https://laleche.org.uk/parenting-when-your-partner-breastfeeds/ Get your ‘Art of Breastfeeding’ book by La Leche League International: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html
In this episode by La Leche League LLLGB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the first six to eight weeks of life with your baby. How we feed our babies can be a highly emotive subject in Great Britain, because so many families have experienced the grief of trying very hard to provide their baby with their own milk and not reaching their breastfeeding goals. We take a look at reasons why nursing journeys may stumble into difficulties or break down in the early weeks. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is also discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To order the Art of Breastfeeding book by LLLI: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html https://laleche.org.uk/adjusting-to-motherhood/ https://laleche.org.uk/mastitis/ https://laleche.org.uk/i-think-babys-got-reflux/ https://laleche.org.uk/i-think-my-babys-got-colic/ https://laleche.org.uk/unhappy-baby/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-and-a-mothers-diet-myths-and-facts/ https://laleche.org.uk/how-milk-production-works/ https://laleche.org.uk/getting-breastfeeding-on-track-after-a-difficult-start-the-3-keeps/
