In this episode of Milk Drunk Mama, I’m joined by the brilliant Siobhan from Mams.ie — a powerhouse of support and advocacy for Irish parents.Siobhan is a writer, content creator, and founder of the long-running parenting platform Mams.ie, where she shares honest, relatable, and empowering content for mums at every stage of the journey. She’s also a media contributor and passionate advocate for maternal health, breastfeeding, and informed choice.We talk about her personal breastfeeding experiences, including the challenges and pure joy that came with them, as well as her empowering experiences with home births. Siobhan also shares her views on what needs to change to better support Irish mothers — from hospital policies to public attitudes — if we truly want to see breastfeeding rates improve in Ireland.Enjoy!
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Petrina from Mamas Boobie Box
This week on the podcast, I chat with entrepreneur and fellow breastfeeding mama, Petrina – the founder of Mamas Boobie Box!Petrina shares her two very different breastfeeding journeys and opens up about how her labour experiences played a major role in shaping the start of each one. From challenges to breakthroughs, we talk about how those early postpartum moments can really set the tone for feeding – and how her experience inspired the creation of her business, supporting other breastfeeding mums.Check out Petrina’s beautiful gift boxes and breastfeeding support resources at mamasboobiebox.com and follow her on Instagram at @mamasboobiebox for tips, updates, and a wonderful community of support.
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Leanne's Story
Leanne talks us through her 3 breastfeeding experiences and what needs to change in order to increase breastfeeding rates!
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Graces' Story and T.I.T.S
Today's episode focuses on Grace and what led her to exclusive pumping for 5 months! I also take you through a streamlined prepping for breastfeeding, a must for expectant mums in your circle! Lets go T.I.T.S for breastfeeding!!!
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Ed and Aoife's Story
I spoke with Ed and Aoife about how important partner support is!
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