Can you take those antibiotics? What about antihistamines to manage your hay fever symptoms? And x-rays - are they safe for you if you’re breastfeeding? Trying to feed your baby whilst looking after your own health can sometimes feel like a struggle, but luckily The Drugs in Breastmilk Service can help you with information about a lot of different medications, treatments and procedures, so you can make the decision that's best for you and your family. It's completely free to access, and run b...
A breastfeeding book you can dip in and out of as you please? Something to read if you're a mum-to-be or establishing breastfeeding with a newborn? IBCLC and midwife Olivia Hinge joins us this episode to talk about becoming an author as she publishes her book A Judgement–Free Guide to Feeding Your Baby: Boob, Bottle, and All. It looks at everything from how breastfeeding works, common feeding challenges, to what to do if you need to introduce a bottle. The book is published by Yellow Kite (R...
When breastfeeding doesn't go to plan you can be left feeling like you failed. You haven't. If you're feeling let-down, angry, guilty, even emotionally crushed by your experience, it may be that you're experiencing breastfeeding grief. In this episode we talk with IBCLC Lucy Ruddle about her new book Breastfeeding Grief: Understanding and Recovery. To buy the book head here. You can find out more about Lucy on her website To contact the show you can send us a text message! Support the sho...
Should you express colostrum? If you need help and support in the early days, will you know where to turn? How will you handle those well-meaning family and friends who tell you that you don't have to breastfeed? It's a common misconception that breastfeeding happens naturally and without much effort. The truth is we all need support. If you're pregnant - this episode if for you! Lydia, Infant Feeding Coach and Breastfeeding Counsellor at Nurture With Lydia, joins us to explain the FO...
Have you heard of Raynaud’s Phenomenon of the Nipple? This episode we hear from Sally, who suffered incredible pain when nursing. It continued until she got a diagnosis for the condition and started on medication - up until then, no amount of tweaks with latching or positioning stopped the vasospasm, debilitating pain, or colour changes in her nipples. Hear Sally's experience, along with an explanation of the condition with IBCLC Alice Lucken. If you would like to find out more about Raynaud...
Did you see the 'icky' breastfeeding video on social media last week? It was uploaded to instagram by one of Britain’s biggest parenting websites. In it they asked people on the street "when should a mum stop breastfeeding their child?" Responses included that mothers should breastfeed for "no longer than 6 months [as] it get's a bit on the icky side", and "as soon as they have teeth". Comments underneath the video showed many were upset that it had been posted. ...
Reflux, silent reflux, spitting up, posseting, colic - these words get used a lot to explain baby behaviour, but what do they mean what can we do to help our babies feel more settled? In this episode IBCLC Alice Lucken talks about everything to do with reflux - feel free to share this episode with anyone you think might like to hear it! We look at: What is reflux?Does it matter if a baby is nursed or bottle fed?Do feeding positions matter?The role of responsive paced bottle feedingWhen to see...
How has breastfeeding been viewed over the centuries? Why has there sometimes been suspicion about breastmilk? And how much does society shape the baby-feeding experience for women? Joanna Wolfarth, an art historian and writer, joins us on the podcast to discuss her book 'Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding'. She shares some of her fascinating research for the book (including wooden nipple shields and 17th century bottles!) as well as her own difficult experiences with breastfeeding. ...
Baby getting distracted when you’re trying to feed? Stuck in a reverse cycling loop? Or maybe you need help navigating conversations with friends and family when they’re sharing their own breastfeeding horror stories? Join us for a Q&A with Lucy Ruddle - IBCLC, Breastfeeding Counsellor, holistic sleep coach and author. In this episode we talk about the practical tips you can use to overcome your breastfeeding challenges. Whether that's switch nursing, using breast compressions, or ...
Finalist of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 Chantel Nash joins us this episode to share her experiences of breastfeeding, and the humorous moments she’s found in her parenting journey. The mum of two shares what is was like when she breastfed for the very first time, how different it is to nurse an older child in public, what makes her husband the biggest advocate of extended breastfeeding, and how many looks you tend to get off strangers when your talking child asks for “boobie, pleas...
Join us for the second part of our conversation with Professor Amy Brown. We talk about the ways the UK could drive up its breastfeeding rates, media coverage of breastfeeding stories, and her interest in donor milk. We also look to the future - how much optimism does she have about the future? Amy Brown is Professor of Maternal and Child Public Health at Swansea University. She is author of: The Positive Breastfeeding Book Breastfeeding Uncovered Why Breastfeeding Grief And Trauma Ma...
The first part of our conversation with Amy Brown, Professor of Maternal and Child Public Health at Swansea University (and author of many many books which you'll find listed below!) We look at how Amy came to be working in breastfeeding research, why she regularly speaks up for those experiencing breastfeeding grief and trauma, and how it doesn’t help anybody to be pitting formula against breastmilk. We also get into her very long list of frustrations on the lack of effort going into...
Melissa from A Whole New Build is known for her very colourful home interiors which she shares on her popular social media accounts, but not many people know how much she struggled seven years ago when she had her baby. Despite doing lots of preparation on how breastfeeding works she found there was a lack of support at the time she needed it most. She joins us on the episode to share her maternity and breastfeeding story. Check out Melissa's beautiful home @AWholeNewBuild on: Instragam Fac...
Have you ever been to a breastfeeding cafe or drop-in? We chat with Rebecca from The Nest, a fabulous parenting venue in West Yorkshire. She talks us through what we can expect if we're hesitant about going for the first time, the lactation support on offer, and her own experience of nursing her daughter until she was 4 years old. Huddersfield Bosom Buddies Facebook Group About Rebecca To contact the show you can send us a text message! Support the show Thanks for listening to The Next F...
Struggling with breastfeeding? Do you know where to turn to for support? In this week's episode we welcome CEO of The Breastfeeding Network, Catherine Hine. She talks about how the charity supports mothers and breastfeeding parents at any point of their journey - whether that's during the newborn period, through toddlerhood, or when preparing to feed for the last time. The charity is celebrating 25 years this year - and has grown a network of over 600 volunteers. They provide support i...
When a mother doesn't get to breastfeed in the way she set out to, who let her down? IBCLC Lucy Ruddle joins the podcast to talk about why breastfeeding can be complicated for some parents. We talk about: Why breastfeeding matters Pain, cracked nipples, and why it shouldn't be normalised Low milk supply Cluster Feeding Skin to skin Importance of finding good breastfeeding support Breastfeeding myths You can find out more about Lucy on her website Lucy’s Books: Mixed Up: Combination F...
No one really talks about breastfeeding, but if they did would that make things easier for parents? Is our reluctance to talk about the realities of nursing our babies actually HARMING our chances of meeting our breastfeeding goals? And should we be clued up on cluster feeding BEFORE our babies are even born? In this first episode of The Next Feed we kick things off with mums Kate and Faye. They stopped breastfeeding a few years ago, but they tell us how much they remember about cracked...
Why do we need to talk about Breastfeeding? Isn’t it simply something you choose to do, or you don’t? The Next Feed is the breastfeeding podcast for you if you're nursing, expressing, mixed feeding, or thinking about the day when you'll stop providing breastmilk for your little one. Join journalist and host Manpreet Pinder as she interviews experts in lactation, explores common breastfeeding myths, and hears from you about your breastfeeding experiences. To contact the show you can send...