The Breastfeeding Show: Recent Episodes
Pinter & Martin Radio
The Breastfeeding Show is made by Frances Attenborough, Karen Hall and Megan Stephenson, who are all NCT-trained Breastfeeding Counsellors, with at least ten years’ each of experience helping parents both through antenatal sessions, and group and 1:1 postnatal support. This show is for anyone with an interest in feeding babies, whether they’re exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, mixed feeding, expressing, still waiting for their baby to arrive, or thinking about stopping.
In our first series, we cover the basics of how to get started, establishing a milk supply, positioning and attachment, expressing, common challenges, and we bust a few myths. We hope our informal style keeps things interesting and useful, as we chat about our absolute favourite subject.
Megan, Karen and Frances explore questions around what affects the quality and composition of breastmilk, and whether redheads can breastfeed.
Your rights when you return to work: https://maternityaction.org.uk/advice/continuing-to-breastfeed-when-you-return-to-work/
HSE website: https://www.hse.gov.uk/mothers/employer/rest-breastfeeding-at-work.htm
In this episode, we’re talking about the subject of feeding older babies, with former chair of the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, Emma Pickett
Emma’s book Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond Is available now for pre-order, and will be published on 21st April 2022, and her publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers are currently offering a discount using the code TBSEP15% 28th March to 31st July on their website jkp.com
What to do if your baby is choking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oswDpwzbAV8
What does gagging look like: https://youtu.be/uRrbZuP-pjk
Start4Life Introducing Solid Foods booklet [pdf]: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2008/02/Start4Life-Introducing-Solid-Foods-2015.pdf
First Steps Nutrition - Eating well: the first year A guide to introducing solids and eating well up to baby's first birthday [pdf]: https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/s/Eating_well_the_first_year_June_20_for_web.pdf
NCT Introducing Solids Workshop: https://www.nct.org.uk/courses-workshops/nct-introducing-solid-foods-workshop
NCT Baby First Aid Course: https://www.nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups/baby-first-aid
Gill Rapley Baby Led Weaning website: http://www.rapleyweaning.com/
Book: Why Starting Solids Matters, by Amy Brown: https://www.pinterandmartin.com/why-starting-solids-matters
Book: Complementary Feeding: Nutrition, Culture and Politics, by Gabrielle Palmer: https://www.pinterandmartin.com/complementary-feeding
Oral Anomalies In Newborns: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study. de Oliveira AJ, Duarte DA, Diniz M 2018 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339688830_Oral_Anomalies_In_Newborns_An_Observational_Cross-Sectional_Study
Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners https://www.tongue-tie.org.uk/
Jill Shepherd’s website http://www.horshambreastfeeding.co.uk/
Priya Mistry: Tongue Tie, Airway and TMJ Disorders https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ezmCHs2rf9s&t=9s
Paced bottle feeding video https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle
Book: Why Tongue Tie Matters, by Sarah Oakley. Available from pinterandmartin.com
HELPLINES:
NCT: 0300 3300 700 option 1 https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/support-breastfeeding-or-bottle-feeding-our-infant-feeding-line
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers https://abm.me.uk/get-breastfeeding-support/ Breastfeeding Network https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-support/ La Leche League https://www.laleche.org.uk/get-support/
The baby sleep info source: https://www.basisonline.org.uk/
Rudzik, A., & Ball, H. L. (2016). Exploring Maternal Perceptions of Infant Sleep and Feeding Method Among Mothers in the United Kingdom: A Qualitative Focus Group Study. Maternal and child health journal, 20(1), 33–40: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26156828/
What is normal infant sleep? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5fOogsUpIk
The Lullaby Trust: Safer sleep for babies: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
How to collect colostrum: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=242126123722025
Books: Breastfeeding Special Care Babies, by Sandra Lang Impact of birthing practices on breastfeeding: protecting the mother and baby continuum, by Mary Kroeger and Linda Smith
BRAIN: https://www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingCounsellors/photos/a.107592537253600/429880865024764/
Nice Guidelines: Induction https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng207 Gestational Diabetes https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng3
Breastfeeding after caesarean birth: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/breastfeeding-after-caesarean-birth
Pain relief after birth: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/analgesics/
Jaundice: https://www.laleche.org.uk/jaundice/ https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg98
Paced bottle feeding: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle
HELPLINES: Association of Breastfeeding Mothers https://abm.me.uk/get-breastfeeding-support/ Breastfeeding Network https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-support/ La Leche League https://www.laleche.org.uk/get-support/
Breastfeeding Network on alcohol and breastfeeding: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/alcohol/
The Amazing Wendy Jones: https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/about-me
NHS Breastfeeding pages: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/
The saliva backwash system: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4556682/
Foremilk and hindmilk: http://thefunnyshapedwoman.blogspot.com/2011/05/foremilk-and-hindmilk-in-quest-of.html
Baby Sleep Information Source: https://www.basisonline.org.uk/
Breastfeeding support from NCT: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/breastfeeding-support-nct
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: https://abm.me.uk/
La Leche League: https://www.laleche.org.uk/
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain: https://lcgb.org/
Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners: https://www.tongue-tie.org.uk/
Breastfeeding Network: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/
Frances, Karen and Megan talk about the most common breastfeeding challenges that they encounter in their role as Breastfeeding Counsellors, and what self-help measures mothers/breastfeeding parents can take.
In this episode:
Babies who don't latch, or who latch but don't feed
Milk Supply
Painful feeding
Tongue Tie
Mastitis
Engorgement, blocked ducts and blebs
Oversupply and fast letdown
Don't forget you can talk to a Breastfeeding Counsellor on 0300 3300 700, option 1, 365 days a year, 8am-midnight.
Exaggerated latch technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=41fC0fQs1P8
Association of Tongue-Tie Practitioners: https://www.tongue-tie.org.uk/
UK Human Milk Bank: https://ukamb.org/
Informal milk sharing at Human Milk 4 Human Babies: https://www.facebook.com/HM4HBUK/
NHS page on mastitis: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mastitis/
Frances, Karen and Megan delve into why people express milk, how it might work in different situations, and some of the logistical queries that new parents often have. Drawing on their years of experience supporting new parents, this friendly chat aims to demystify the question of expressing, and help parents to make decisions about feeding their baby.
Some useful links:
NCT page on expressing milk: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/practical-tips/expressed-milk-your-questions-answered
ABM page, particularly for storage/handling guidelines: https://abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/expressing-breast-milk/
Paced bottle feeding: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle
NCT feeding line 0300 3300 700 option 1, 8am-midnight, 365 days a year
This podcast is for anyone with an interest in feeding babies, whether they’re exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, mixed feeding, expressing, still waiting for their baby to arrive, or thinking about stopping.
In this episode we look at how new mothers/parents can establish a good supply of milk for their babies, the role of hormones, and the importance of frequent, effective feeding.
We know that breastfeeding is not just a physiological process, and this comes up in our discussion of how mothers'/parents' confidence in breastfeeding is so often undermined in our culture.
If you're having difficulties or doubts, please do call the NCT Feeding Line to speak to us or our colleagues, on 0300 3300 700 option 1.
This podcast is for anyone with an interest in feeding babies, whether they’re exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, mixed feeding, expressing, still waiting for their baby to arrive, or thinking about stopping.
In this episode, we're looking at the importance of good attachment, and how positioning the baby well can help with that. We're ADAMANT that what the latch looks like isn't a good indicator of how effective it is, especially when the mother/parent finds it painful. If you're in this position, or in any way worried or unhappy about your breastfeeding experience, please do call our Feeding Line on 0300 3300 700 option 1.
This video is really helpful for explaining the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjt-Ashodw8
This episode is all about getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Frances, Karen and Megan chat about the things parents need to know, including the baby's first feed, collecting colostrum before the birth, and who to reach out to if things aren't going to plan.
UNICEF hand expressing video: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/breastfeeding-resources/hand-expression-video/ Reverse pressure softening: https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/rev_pressure_soft_cotterman/ Baby sucking on dad's ear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8LgCbBsOxI
NCT Feeding Line 0300 3300 700 option 1, 8am-midnight, 365 days a year.