Best More Than Milk Breastfeeding Podcast Podcasts (2024)

In this new 10 part series Susie will choose 10 frequently asked questions from her listeners, every week for the next 10 weeks! The question submitted was "Hi Susie. With my last two babies I have always got to 4 months and then felt that I did not have enough milk. I don't know whether this was true or whether it was a perceived low milk supply. …

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52. Emily's tongue tie story 13:13

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3y ago13:13

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In this episode Melbourne Lactation Consultant Emily Brittingham (IBCLC) shares with us her experience of her sons tongue tie. She candidly explains the diagnosis, treatmentm aftercare and how she felt throughout the whole process. This episode is a must for all mums to be and new mums who are worried their baby may have a tongue tie, because there…

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51. Belinda's story - mastitis, tongue ties and a beautiful breastfeeding journey 18:33

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In this episode; midwife Belinda shares her 2 breastfeeding journeys with us. Belinda is readmitted to hospital with mastitis shortly after going home with her newborn. Her sons both have tongue ties and she utilised nipple shields to help her nipples heal and get baby back to the breast. Thank you Belinda - this is an uplifting, informative and wo…

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50. Tess' story - antenatal expressing and successful weaning of nipple shields 10:16

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Ok so this beautiful breastfeeding story from Tess had me in happy tears!!! Tess discusses her abundance of colostrum in pregnancy, antenatal expressing, a delay in milk coming in in that first week, to nipple shields and then the successful weaning from the shield straight to the breast! Thank you Tess! ** I am holding a free online breastfeeding …

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49. Rebecca's breastfeeding story - attachment difficulties, nipple shields, severe sleep deprivation - overcoming obstacles 31:45

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To celebrate international women's day I decided to dedicate the next few episodes to my lovely followers. For them to record their breastfeeding journeys without me butting in and asking questions!!! This is Rebecca. Rebecca lets us in on her breastfeeding journey - from difficulty attaching to the breast, to nipple shields, to attaching without. …

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48. Breastfeeding and starting solids, with Dr Kyla 19:32

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In this episode Susie interviews paediatric dietician Dr Kyla (@dr_kyla) on starting solids. Kyla delves into how breast or bottle feeding looks once we start solids and the transition from full milk feeds to learning about solids in that first year. Kyla also lets us in on her top tips for being ready to tackle solids and the equipment you do (and…

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47. The unsettled baby - with paediatrician Deb Levy 29:30

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In the early days with a new baby we are often tearing our hair out with what us normal and what is not!!! Why is my baby crying all the time? Are they in pain, hungry, sick, allergic to something... the list goes on. The googling becomes very frequent and we really just need to hear from someone experienced and formally educated in this field!!! D…

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46. Pre feed routine - for the distracted baby 13:12

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In this episode Susie discusses how to manage those distracted babies from about 4 months or so, who are on and off the breast, refusing breastfeeds and distracted with their surroundings when breastfeeding. These steps are bound to improve the situation! Instagram: @susieproutlactation

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45. Why is my breastmilk a strange colour? 14:49

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In this episode your host Susie Prout will explain the reasons why your breastmilk might be a different colour or consistency than usual. For more breast feeding tips and support follow Susie on instagram @susieproutlactation or www.susieproutlactation.com

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44. The fourth trimester, with Bec Abraham 28:29

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In this episode I interview Bec Abraham. Bec runs the instagram account @belliesandbeyond She is a mum of 4 little girls and lives in Bondi. We discuss what the fourth trimester is REALLY like. With special emphasis on how to manage that newborn time when you also have older children to tend to. Bec honestly lets us in on her daily internal struggl…

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43. Breastfeeding education - a new system that actually works! 18:28

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In this episode Susie discusses the current breastfeeding education that is mainstream in Australia - and why it is failing new mums. Our breastfeeding statistics are not rising!!! Susie has created a revolutionary new program called Susie's Breastfeeding Success Program - which is coming out today, but only for a very limited time and there are li…

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42. How learning to breastfeed looks after a caesarean section, with Beth Ryan 21:12

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In this episode I had the privilege of chatting with Beth Ryan from Birth with Beth. Beth is an experienced Registered Midwife and birth educator in Melbourne and has spent many hospital shifts helping women who have just had a caesarean section learn to breastfeed. We often imagine skin to skin and those first few days of newborn bubble after a va…

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41. Lactation cookies - the lowdown 16:45

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In this episode Susie pulls apart (pun intended haha) the lactation cookie debate. If you have been wondering what all the hype is, should you buy into them, do they work - and more importantly thoughts about them from a lactation consultants point of view - then have a listen. Follow Susie on instagram @susieproutlactation…

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40. One sided feeding, weaning, and opening up a business for breastfeeding mothers, with The Milk Boutique owner Tammi 22:52

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In this episode I interview Tammi. Tammi is a mum of two little girls, having breastfed them both, and is also the founder and owner of The Milk Boutique, which is an online store selling amazing breastfeeding friendly activewear - its revolutionary, its not daggy! In the episode Tammi candidly discusses her breastfeeding experiences. From thoughts…

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39. Are you pumping to feed your baby or feed the freezer? 10:01

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In this episode your host Susie Prout unpacks breast pumping to understand WHY you are doing it. Pumping or expressing your breasts is a wonderful tool to have, and it certainly has its place, however we often fall in to the trap of pumping for the sake of pumping. Storing huge amounts of milk in the freezer for a rainy day usually ends up with the…

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38. Dealing with an unexpected diagnosis, with Ell Anderson 28:33

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Midwife and mama of 4 Ell Anderson was pregnant with her first child when she received a complex medical diagnosis for her unborn son. Ell then goes on to have three more children and her other little boy has the same diagnosis. In this episode Ell so kindly lets us into her world and her experience of learning of this diagnosis before her first so…

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37. The tongue tie experience - the complete journey - a patients perspective, with El Anderson 28:36

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In this episode I chat to mother of 4 and midwife El Anderson. El has dealt with tongue ties with 3 out of 4 of her children, and each experience is unique. We go through her journey from first suspecting a tongue tie, through to diagnosis, treatment and recovery. She discusses the emotions she went through and how she felt afterwards. This is a fa…

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36. Caffeine and breastmilk 12:14

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Does having food or drinks with caffeine in them go through to the breast milk? And does it affect your baby? Susie will unpack this topic so that by the end of the episode you have everything you need to know about caffeine and breast milk.

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35. Breastfeeding and your libido 15:38

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In this episode host Susie Prout discusses the often not spoken about issue with breastfeeding - and that is diminished libido. Susie explains how hormone changes in breastfeeding affect libido and as well as hormones, how sleep deprivation, feeling touched out and post birth body changes have an effect too. Are you worried about your milk supply? …

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34. Midwife to midwife chat with Aliza Carr. Learning to breastfeed, milk supply and postnatal mental health. 37:10

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In this episode our host Susie Prout interviews Aliza Carr. Aliza runs the instagram @bumpnbub which is a highly popular and fantastic resource that helps women with education and support in pregnancy, birth and postnatally. Aliza is an Australian Registered Midwife and perinatal mental health specialist, currently living in Hong Kong. This episode…

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33. Watching the clock or watching your baby, with your host Susie Prout 16:29

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Do you watch your baby to see how their sucking changes throughout their feed? Or do you like to watch the clock to see how many minutes they have been attached for? What is the best way? Babys feeding patterns change as they get older and knowning how to analyse how they suck will increase your confidence in your breastfeeding. I explain all this …

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32. When you find breastfeeding so hard that you create your own product to help, with Amanda from Feeding Friend 29:07

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Amanda is the founder and owner of Feeding Friend. @feeding_friend on instagram Amanda has breastfed all three of her children and she graciously shares her honest journey with breastfeeding. Amanda found parts of breastfeeding so challenging that she actually developed her own product to help! She now sells this same product to new mums everywhere…

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31. Breastfeeding boundaries, with your host Susie Prout 14:09

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Are you breastfeeding a toddler or older child and finding it hard? Do you go through periods of wanting to wean and periods of wanting to hold on to this special time? Are you fining you are becoming adverse to feeding on demand? Susie will unpack the topic of putting boundaries into place when breastfeeding a toddler or older child. We don't have…

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30. Motherhood expectations, with Heidi Anderson 27:28

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Heidi and I discuss candidly our expectations we had on ourselves before becoming mothers and how unrealistic our expectations of motherhood actually were! We discuss the feeling when you first meet your newborn baby, and the differences of immediate bonding between each mother, we discuss how we are born as mothers when our babies are born and thi…

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29. Breastfeeding and sleep, with Tara from the gentle sleep specialist 39:30

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When a breastfeeding specialist and a sleep specialist come together for a chat there is so much to chat about! Tara goes through dummy / pacifier use and how this can impact sleep, how everyone's expectations of sleep are different and she discusses how sleep is only an issue if it is an issue for you! Tara also talks about sleep associations and …

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28. Antenatal Expressing 11:28

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What is this relatively new fad that is expressing for colostrum at the end of your pregnancy!? Is it a fad or is it beneficial? Why is it done, how is it done and do you need to do it!? Susie explains it all in this short to the point episode. Follow Susie on Instagram @susieproutlactation for all your support with feeding your baby.…

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27. When breastfeeding doesn't go to plan, with Sarah Mill 36:04

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In this episode I interview Sarah Mill. Sarah runs the Instagram account @ourlifeinmelbourne Sarah made the decision to be an IVF solo mum by choice and now has a little boy called Oliver. We go through Sarah's journey including her IVF, pregnancy and birth. We delve into Sarah's feeding journey, whereby Sarah started off breastfeeding Ollie, howev…

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26. Gentle parenting, postnatal depression and looking after yourself, with Crystal from the Gentle Counsellor 29:45

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In this episode I chat with Crystal. Crystal is the owner of the Gentle Counsellor and is an experienced practitioner in mental health and parenting, especially postnatal health. We discuss the types of mental health issues new mums and dads may come up against, including postnatal depression, anxiety and rage. Crystal goes through the mental healt…

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25. How to wean your toddler, with your host, Susie Prout 25:13

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In this episode Susie will go through with you how to stop breastfeeding your toddler if that is what you are trying to do.

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24. Corona Virus and breast milk - what you need to know, with your host Susie Prout 9:53

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Your host Susie Prout has gathered all the expert guidelines and knowledge and in this episode will explain to you what you need to know if you are breastfeeding and have a diagnosed or suspected case of corona virus.

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23. Breastfeeding and Biting, with your host Susie Prout 9:39

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Breastfed babies and childred can and do bite! There is almost always a reason for this that can be easily fixed. In this episode Susie will explain the 3 reasons why babies bite what you can do to fix it!

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22. Breastfeeding and alcohol, with your host Susie Prout 16:40

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Does alcohol go through to breastmilk? How much alcohol goes through to breastmilk? How long does it stay in there for? Can you breastfeed after drinking? What else do we need to know surrounding this controversial topic? In this episode Susie delves into this topic and will answer all your burning questions! Disclaimer: While Susie is a Registered…

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21. What to buy and what not to buy, for your new baby, with Natasha Sau 21:49

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In this episode I teamed up with Natasha Sau from the Welcome to Motherhood Podcast. Natasah is a fellow midwife and mother of 4. Together we have 7 children between us and many years experience working as midwives. Therefore we are very experienced in what you ACTUALLY need and don't need for your new baby! Do you really need that fancy pram? What…

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20. All about breast pumping, with Melissa Guerriero 31:18

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In this episode I interview Melissa Guerriero. Melissa runs the very popular Instagram account @pump_momma_pump whereby she supports, educates and encourages pumping / expressing mums. Melissa is highly experienced in all things related to breast pumping. We chat about how to choose the best pump for you and why, how to increase your milk supply, a…

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19. Breastfeeding expert chat with Emma Pickett, the dangerous game of feeding intervals 26:43

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In this episode I interview IBCLC Emma Pickett. Emma is a highly sort after IBCLC in the UK. I first came across Emma when reading her blog and more specifically the article The Dangerous Game of the Feeding Interval Obsession. This article has had MILLIONS of downloads and I highly recommend it, you can find it at https://www.emmapickettbreastfeed…

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18. Birth, breastfeeding and the first year, with Yasmin Darwish 31:01

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In this episode I interview Yasmin Darwish. Yasmin has an 11 month old daughter Tilly. She is also a Kinesiologist and Speaker and owns her own business Yasmin Darwish Kinesiologist. Yasmin candidly shares her birth, breastfeeding and postnatal story with us. We discuss everything from nipple pain and breastfeeding attachment issues, to managing vi…

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17. The Top Up Trap 15:48

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This is a must listen for all pregnant and new breastfeeding mummas! There is a way to top up (or give a bottle of expressed breastmilk or formula after a breastfeed) without causing your breasts to start making less milk! Sometimes we need to top our baby up with some more milk and that is ok! We just need to protect our breastmilk supply and I wi…

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16. Cleft lip and palate and feeding a baby with complex needs, with Jessica Tutton 25:04

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In this episode I interview Jessica Tutton. Jess is a mum of three little boys and lives in Perth, Western Australia. Jess has so kindly shared her parenting journey with me. When Jess was 20 weeks pregnant with her first child she found out that he had a rare craniofacial syndrome called Goldenhar syndrome. He also had a cleft lip and cleft palate…

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15. Understanding oversupply of milk, with your host, Susie Prout 15:09

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In this episode, Susie discusses the topic of oversupply, or making too much milk for your baby. After listening to this episode you will understand the signs and symptoms of oversupply and what we can do about it. You don't need to suffer in silence with this frustrating breastfeeding issue! Susie speaks candidly about milk supply in a way that is…

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14. Midwife to Midwife chat about breastfeeding, with Hannah Willsmore 29:41

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In this episode I interview Hannah Willsmore. Hannah is a Registered Midwife, childbirth educator and hypnobirthing coach, in Adelaide, South Australia. We chat candidly about breastfeeding issues when women come home from hospital after having their baby. The lack of support and education that some women experience and how this can wreck havoc on …

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13. Tips for managing your baby's first Christmas, with your host, Susie Prout 12:48

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Christmas with babies should be a happy, special time for you and your new little family, however this is not always the case. It can be very overwhelming. Susie shares with you her top tips for managing family expectations (think too many well intended family members wanting to hold baby). As well as her top tips for feeding, sleep, reconnecting w…

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12. The most common milk supply myths busted, with your host Susie Prout 20:15

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Perceived low milk supply is one of the most common reasons that women stop breastfeeding. In this episode, your host Susie Prout is going to step you through the most common myths about milk supply, so that after listening to this episode, you will know the correct information surrounding milk supply. Susie discusses breast size, breast fullness, …

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11. Midwife to midwife, honest conversation about newborn breastfeeding issues, with Jenna from Ice Ice Booby 29:41

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In this episode, Jenna - a Registered Midwife and myself have a candid and honest conversation about the roadblocks that new mothers can come up against when learning how to breastfeed their new baby. Jenna and I have both worked with new mothers in Australian maternity hospitals for many years. We discuss Caesarean Sections and how this can affect…

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10. Why breastfeeding is failing, with your host Susie Prout 21:23

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In this episode, your host, midwife and Lactation Consultant, Susie Prout, speaks about the sharp drop in breastfeeding rates in Australia from birth to 3 months. We are failing new mothers and we need to make changes. Susie speaks candidly about her experience and knowledge on why new mothers are not continuing breastfeeding, and it is not the mot…

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9. Fourth trimester, milk supply, and mindfulness, with Marike Knight 25:59

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In this episode I interview Marike Knight. Marike is a mum of a little boy called Luka. She is also a mindfulness consultant and the founder and director of Cool Karma Collected. You can find Marike on Instagram @cool.karma.collected and www.coolkarmacollected.com Marike shares her breastfeeding journey with Luka and how the first 3 or so months we…

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8. Overcoming birth and breastfeeding trauma, with Dr Erin Bowe 46:58

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In this episode I interview Dr Erin Bowe. Erin is a clinical and perinatal psychologist that specialises in birth trauma, and more specifically birth worker trauma. I am thrilled to interview Erin as not only does she have incredible knowledge and expertise on birth and breastfeeding trauma, she is also a mum of two little girls. Erin experienced h…

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7. Oversupply, block feeding and expressing in pregnancy, with Karli Smith 44:47

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In this episode I interview birth and postnatal doula Karli Smith. Karli is a mum of two, living in Melbourne. She runs her doula business Karli Smith Doula. Karli is a passionate birth worker, educated, knowledgeable and speaks so well. Karli shares her two breastfeeding journeys. We talk about oversupply and overactive letdown and how she effecti…

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6. Instinctive parenting, baby led weaning and reflux, with Tina Pullen 33:39

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In this episode I interview Tina Pullen on her 2 breastfeeding journeys. Tina is a mum of two and a hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner. She runs her own hypnobirthing business The Birth Collective. Tina shares her 2 breastfeeding journeys with us, which includes dealing with some initial breast attachment issues and how she overcame that, and ref…

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