Ep 25 - Breastfeeding stories ... finger feeding and returning to the breast
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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 
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