The Next Feed: A Breastfeeding Podcast

Can you take those antibiotics? What about antihistamines to manage your hay fever symptoms? And x-rays - are they safe for you if you’re breastfeeding? Trying to feed your baby whilst looking after your own health can sometimes feel like a struggle, but luckily The Drugs in Breastmilk Service can help you with information about a lot of different medications, treatments and procedures, so you can make the decision that's best for you and your family. It's completely free to access, and run by the charity The Breastfeeding Network. On this episode we hear from Amanda Da Costa, the service's Clinical Supervisor. She shares with us what they do - and how we can access their support should or when we need it.

Find all the Drugs in Breastmilk Service factsheets here
Drugs in Breastmilk Service Facebook page
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A breastfeeding book you can dip in and out of as you please? Something to read if you're a mum-to-be or establishing breastfeeding with a newborn?
IBCLC and midwife Olivia Hinge joins us this episode to talk about becoming an author as she publishes her book A Judgement–Free Guide to Feeding Your Baby: Boob, Bottle, and All.
It looks at everything from how breastfeeding works, common feeding challenges, to what to do if you need to introduce a bottle.
The book is published by Yellow Kite (RRP £16.99) and can be purchased from Bookshop.org
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When breastfeeding doesn't go to plan you can be left feeling like you failed.
You haven't.
If you're feeling let-down, angry, guilty, even emotionally crushed by your experience, it may be that you're experiencing breastfeeding grief.
In this episode we talk with IBCLC Lucy Ruddle about her new book Breastfeeding Grief: Understanding and Recovery.
To buy the book head here.
You can find out more about Lucy on her website
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Should you express colostrum? If you need help and support in the early days, will you know where to turn? How will you handle those well-meaning family and friends who tell you that you don't have to breastfeed?

It's a common misconception that breastfeeding happens naturally and without much effort.  The truth is we all need support. If you're pregnant - this episode if for you! Lydia, Infant Feeding Coach and Breastfeeding Counsellor at Nurture With Lydia, joins us to explain the FOUR things you can do antenatally to help breastfeeding get off to a positive start.

To find out more about Lydia head to her instagram and facebook pages.
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Have you heard of Raynaud’s Phenomenon of the Nipple?
This episode we hear from Sally, who suffered incredible pain when nursing. It continued until she got a diagnosis for the condition and started on medication - up until then, no amount of tweaks with latching or positioning stopped the vasospasm, debilitating pain, or colour changes in her nipples.
Hear Sally's experience, along with an explanation of the condition with IBCLC Alice Lucken.

If you would like to find out more about Raynaud's of the Nipple, The Breastfeeding Network has information here.

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