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 this episode and the episode transcript:...

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 needed.  Topics include:  Signs of low supply, including how to tell if your baby is getting...

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.  Topics covered include: What is normal in the early days. Changes as your baby grows beyond the newborn phase. How...

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. Topics include: Causes of cracked and painful nipples. Some myths about sore nipples. The importance of good positioning and attachment. How to achieve good positioning and attachment. Nipple...

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. Topics include: What is happening when your milk comes in? The importance of colostrum. When to expect your milk to come in. Why it is sometimes delayed. Things that can help the process. How to manage engorged breasts. How to get support. Relevant links for this episode: Blog:...

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.  Topics include:  Managing expectations of life with a new baby. Attending antenatal breastfeeding education classes. Normal baby behaviour. Frequency of feeds, including cluster feeding. Sleepy babies. Setting up a support network, ABA meetings,...

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 the information discussed in this episode and the episode transcript:...

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 of an upcoming episode.  Find out more about Breastfeeding … with...