Breastfeeding ... with ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association)

Nicole talks with Bridget from Rainbow Families NSW about information and support available to LGBTQIA+ families, including an exciting new collaboration with Rainbow Families NSW and the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Elke and Andrea also share their experience of feeding their babies. Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.bre...

When you have a new baby so many people have opinions and want to help out as much as they can. Navigating this new world and discovering that breastfeeding, while natural is a learned skill for mother and baby, can be overwhelming for new parents. Janet and Dan chat about how well-meaning partners, grandparents, family and friends can support the new mother and her family. Links to more about the...

Monica’s breastfeeding journey got off to a rough start and she ended up weaning her baby before she was ready. With the right information and a lot of persistence and support, she was able to relactate (start making breastmilk again) and bring her baby back to the breast. In this episode, she shares her story with Laura and we ask Dr Karleen Gribble to explain how relactation works. Links to more...

Have you been advised to give extra milk besides breastfeeds? This is known as giving a top-up feed and it is often only needed as a temporary measure. Unfortunately, many mums find that they have been caught in a cycle of topping-up and they don’t know how to stop. In this episode, Jessica and Simone chat about some of the things you can do to breastfeed more and stop, or at least reduce, the top...

You may have heard the expression, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ and you may be wondering how to find this village. In this episode, Emma, Inez and Jessica talk about the importance of finding support as a new parent and what helped them adjust to life with a new baby. Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au...

What happens if you can't get your baby into a feed, play sleep routine? What do people mean when they talk about babies sleeping through the night? In this episode Naomi and Simone talk about the feed, play, sleep routine and how it doesn't always work for all babies, what is normal for night-time sleep and how to cope with broken sleep.  Links to more about the information discussed in t...

How do you know if you are producing enough breastmilk to meet your baby's needs? What can you do about it if it seems you are not? Many mothers worry that they will not be able to meet their baby's needs through breastfeeding alone. In this episode Belinda and Jennifer discuss signs of low breastmilk supply, reasons for low supply, how to increase supply and where to get help if it’s need...

No one talks about poo more than a new parent! So, what is normal when it comes to baby poo anyway? In this episode, we talk to Dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Joy Anderson, about what parents need to know about baby poo. Meanwhile, Andrea, Arianwen and Inez share stories of surviving 'poonamis' and baby poo that smells like old yoghurt.  Links to...

Is breastfeeding supposed to be painful? How can I prevent or recover from cracked and damaged nipples? In this episode, Nicole and Simone talk about the early days of breastfeeding, sore nipples and some simple management strategies. They will also discuss what to do if these strategies aren’t enough.  Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https...

What happens when your milk comes in? In this episode Belinda and Naomi talk about breastfeeding in the first few days after birth of your baby.  Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-s1-ep3-the-juice-on-when-my-milk-comes-in Visit the blog for more on this topic: https://www.breastfee...

What did you imagine life with a new baby would be like? How can you prepare for breastfeeding before your baby arrives? In this episode Jennifer, Jessica and Nina talk about their expectations and adjusting to the reality of life with a new baby.  Links to more about the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast...

Why are breastmilk and breastfeeding important? What is the Australian Breastfeeding Association? In this episode Kate, Kathleen and Sky talk about some of the amazing qualities of breastmilk, the joys of breastfeeding and the dedicated group of volunteer breastfeeding counsellors and community educators in Australia who are there to support you on your breastfeeding journey.  Links to more about...

Introducing Breastfeeding ... with ABA, a new podcast brought to you by volunteers from the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Breastfeeding ... with ABA is a podcast about breastfeeding made by parents, for parents. Our first season focuses on breastfeeding new babies and the early days of being a parent. We’ll be covering milk supply, cracked nipples, sleep, and much more! Listen for a sample...