أفضل بودكاسات Emma Pickett (2024)

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Charlotte's story - a faltering growth journey 58:37

2d ago58:37

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In this episode, Charlotte shares her story of her son Noah’s journey with faltering growth and weight gain challenges. Her family struggled with bottle refusal, insufficient NHS support and hospital stays. Thanks partly to the remote support of lactation consultants, Noah is a happy 14 month old today with some great fat rolls, but the journey to …

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Tracey's story - breastfeeding triplets 1:14:46

9d ago1:14:46

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My guest today has achieved something that many people don’t think is possible - breastfeeding triplets. Tracey Chow-Seegoolam was already feeding her son Miles when she found out she was pregnant with three more babies. In our conversation, we talk about how Miles weaned during the pregnancy, where Tracey found support and advice for breastfeeding…

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Terri's story - night weaning and boundaries 59:32

16d ago59:32

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Today, doula and peer supporter Terri Dell is sharing her breastfeeding story which ends with her night weaning her daughter Riley on attempt number 3. It’s a story that covers some early challenges but ends with a demonstration of how putting some boundaries in place, and getting to grips with nursing manners, can help a breastfeeding journey to c…

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Supporting LGBTQ+ families 54:01

23d ago54:01

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The breadth of experiences that people from the LGBTQI+ community go through cannot possibly be covered in one episode, but today we’re making a start on how to support the community with lactation in its many forms. I’m speaking to BJ Woodstein IBCLC, who is also a doula, an academic and a translator, about the many choices open to Queer parents, …

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Shona's weaning story 55:31

1M ago55:31

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This week, I’m speaking to Shona, just three weeks after the birth of her second child, Vaila, who you can hear in the background! We talk about her feeding journey with four year old Jura, anxiety, miscarriage and aversion, and how he weaned during her pregnancy. My new book, ‘Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding: a Guide to Weaning for Pr…

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Breastfeeding after blood loss - Leanne's story part 2 46:13

1M ago46:13

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Although the episode title refers to blood loss, Leanne’s story is about far more than that. It is important to flag up that Leanne’s birth contained trauma and her calm and articulate description of her experience is testament to who she is as a person, and the support and debriefing she has received. It won’t be an easy listen for everyone so ple…

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Breastfeeding after blood loss - Leanne's story part 1 43:31

1M ago43:31

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Although the episode title refers to blood loss, Leanne’s story is about far more than that. It is important to flag up that Leanne’s birth contained trauma and her calm and articulate description of her experience is testament to who she is as a person, and the support and debriefing she has received. It won’t be an easy listen for everyone so ple…

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Mubareka's story 1:07:26

1M ago1:07:26

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Sometimes you meet someone who you instantly connect with, and it feels like you will never run out of things to talk about! That’s how I felt when I met life coach, Mubareka Virjee. In this episode, Mubareka brings her creative, intuitive, positive attitude to life to our discussion about her breastfeeding journey. We touch on pressure from family…

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Breastfeeding and medications 56:27

2M ago56:27

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Can you breastfeed while taking ibuprofen? What about pseudoephedrine? Or even chemotherapy? The published advice on medications and breastfeeding isn’t always clear, so who do you turn to for advice? Laura Kearney is a clinical lead pharmacist for UKDILAS, an NHS service which provides evidence-based information and advice to healthcare profession…

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Milk banking with Gillian Weaver MBE 1:11:07

2M ago1:11:07

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For those parents with babies in special care, or those wanting to maintain feeding with human milk while going through their own medical treatment, milk banks are a crucial service. Over the last few decades, they often have Gillian Weaver to thank for that. My guest this week, Gillian Weaver was president of the European Milk Bank Association fro…

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Breastfeeding with Down Syndrome 45:04

2M ago45:04

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There are many outdated perceptions and myths around Down syndrome, one being that ‘babies with Down syndrome can’t breastfeed.’ March 21st is World Down Syndrome day and this year’s theme is #EndTheStereotypes. Peer supporter Sarah Ojar, breastfeeding coordinator for the charity ‘Positive about Down Syndrome’, shares her experience of breastfeedin…

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The Fourth Trimester 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

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Today’s episode is a wide ranging discussion about all the things you can expect from the fourth trimester, those first few months with your new baby. I’m joined by Lucy Webber IBCLC, a former midwife who went into private practice following the birth of her third child. Her new book, Breastfeeding and the Fourth Trimester, is out now. Lucy shares …

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Breast health with Dr Justice Reilly 1:15:47

3M ago1:15:47

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If you are breastfeeding, your breasts are going to be central to your success! Changes in breast health, from nipple damage and infection to breast cancer, can impact heavily your breastfeeding journey. In the most extreme cases, they can force a breastfeeding parent to stop nursing before they are ready. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Justice …

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The Great Pretenders 58:53

3M ago58:53

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Who are the ‘Great Pretenders’? These are babies born between 34 and 38 plus 6 weeks. They might be multiples, pre-term babies, late pre-term babies or early term babies. Lactation Consultant Kathryn Stagg calls these babies the Great Pretenders. They might appear to be ‘full term’, but often struggle to establish breastfeeding because of their pre…

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Rhea's story 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

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Weaning a two year old booby monster while pregnant with your second child is a challenge! Rhea has breastfed her daughter Ilaria responsively for two years and they’ve found the weaning process tricky at times. In this episode, we talk about the emotional journey that they have been on together, and some new ideas that Rhea can perhaps use to ease…

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Q&A on weaning 1:12:47

3M ago1:12:47

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My new book, ‘Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding: a Guide to Weaning for Professionals, Supporters and Parents’, is out today! To celebrate, in this episode I’ll be answering more of your weaning questions from Instagram. And exclusively for this episode, you can get 25% off the book at the Jessica Kingsley press website, that's uk.jkp.co…

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Lucy's weaning story 1:10:38

3M ago1:10:38

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How will you remember your final feed? Are you happy to say goodbye to breastfeeding without an occasion, or would you like to mark the event in some way? In this episode, I talk to Lucy Cass about her weaning journey, and the Moon Day ritual that she celebrated when her daughter, Joy, weaned at 2 and a half. Find out more about breastfeeding and c…

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Overcoming a difficult start - Emily's story 51:29

3M ago51:29

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A difficult start doesn’t have to spell the end of your breastfeeding journey. In this episode, I’m speaking to Emily Sanderson about how she overcame the struggle of an undiagnosed tongue tie and a 19% weight loss in the first few days of her daughter Elsie’s life. Although Emily was failed at several points in her hospital experience, thanks to h…

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Breastfeeding the brave 1:09:18

4M ago1:09:18

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I could have asked my guest this week, Dr Lyndsey Hookway, to talk about just about any aspect of breastfeeding. Lyndsey is an author and educator, a paediatric nurse, a health visitor and IBCLC and a researcher, and you might be most familiar with her work on sleep. But this time, we chose to talk about her project, ‘Breastfeeding the Brave’, whic…

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Breastfeeding and allergies 1:08:45

4M ago1:08:45

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Allergic reactions can be swift and frightening, but they can also be persistent and confusing. They are not only distressing for the baby, but also for their carers too, and the treatment often involves elimination diets for the nursing parent. This week I’ve got Kaya Thorpe IBCLC with me, who has personal and professional experience of coping wit…

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The one with the abscess and the breastfeeding 1:07:11

4M ago1:07:11

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As a self-confessed TV addict, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to talk to Lauren Heeley, Senior Script Editor at Emmerdale, about representations of breastfeeding on TV. We begin with Lauren’s own story, a struggle to get help when an infection became an abscess just weeks after her daughter was born. Then at around 20 minutes, we discuss breastf…

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All things poo! 1:13:09

4M ago1:13:09

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This might not be the episode to listen to while you are eating your breakfast. We’re talking poo. We’re covering texture, colour, smell, frequency - all the questions you ever wanted to ask, but were afraid to ask. And who better to answer those questions than Charlotte Treitl, IBCLC and founder of the Baby Poo Gallery? Charlotte and I discuss eve…

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Unsettled babies 1:14:21

5M ago1:14:21

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Parenting an unsettled baby can be distressing and frustrating, especially when you feel like your concerns are not being heard. My guest this week, Shel Banks IBCLC, is working to help parents to address their worries, calm their babies and ultimately calm them. In our conversation, we touch on colic, reflux and faltering growth, looking at what e…

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Diabetes and breastfeeding 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

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Can I still breastfeed with type 1 diabetes? What will happen to my baby now that I have gestational diabetes? In this episode, I’m talking to Lucy Lowe, an IBCLC specialising in working with diabetes in pregnancy. We talk about how gestational diabetes is diagnosed and treated, what steps you can take to prepare for breastfeeding a baby if you hav…

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Happy Christmas from Makes Milk 13:49

5M ago13:49

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Happy Christmas. I hope you’re having a lovely time, whether you’re celebrating with family and friends or tucked up at home. In this short episode, I want to offer you a few words of encouragement if you’re having a challenging time, and to answer a few common questions about food and alcohol consumption. If you need more support with your breastf…

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Breastfeeding boundaries and big feelings 1:15:54

5M ago1:15:54

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There aren’t many things in a little person’s life that they have control over. When you start to impose boundaries or limit their autonomy over breastfeeding, you can often find that some big feelings come out in response. This week, I’m joined by parenting mentor Shelley Clarke, to talk about how we can help our little people experience those big…

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Oversupply 1:12:10

5M ago1:12:10

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Many parents worry that they won’t make enough milk for their child to thrive, but oversupply is much less talked about. For families who experience it though, it can cause pain, worry and lots of stress. This week I’m joined by fellow IBCLC Alice Lucken to identify the signs of oversupply, its causes, and what you can do to ease it. We talk about …

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Breastfeeding after loss 1:29:11

6M ago1:29:11

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Deborah’s story is a long one and it deserves to be. The story of her multiple losses helps us to understand why her breastfeeding journey with her son had the impact that it still does today. This may not be an easy listen for anyone who has experienced baby loss themselves but it’s also a story of hope and repair. It’s a valuable listen for anyon…

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Dealing with family pressure 1:04:01

6M ago1:04:01

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‘You’re not feeding him again are you?’ ‘I’m only saying this because I’m worried about you’ ‘Don’t you think she’s a bit old for that now?’ Unsupportive comments from family members can be hurtful and stressful for you and your child. In this episode, Raksha and Lauren share their stories of difficult relatives, and we share some tips for dealing …

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Breastfeeding and returning to work 48:53

6M ago48:53

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Returning to work and continuing to feed your little one can feel daunting. My guest this week, historian Genova Messiah, has been listening to the experiences of women returning to work from the 1950s onwards, and coupled with her own experience and training as a peer supporter, she couldn’t be a better person to talk to about how to work with you…

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When breastfed babies see paediatricians 1:01:01

6M ago1:01:01

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This week, I have the honour of talking to Dr Vicky Thomas, consultant paediatrician and gastroenterologist. She’s here to talk about how paediatricians support families in the UK, some of the reasons why somebody might go to see a paediatrician if they're a breastfeeding family, and we talk about lots of things doctory and infant feeding. Resource…

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Starting solid food 1:05:08

7M ago1:05:08

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This week we’re talking weaning as in starting food, rather than weaning from the breast. I’m joined by Cordelia Uys, an NCT breastfeeding counsellor who supports parents with introducing solids, to answer your questions about all things food. You can hear more from Cordelia on her website https://www.cordeliauys.co.uk/ and follow here on instagram…

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Breastfeeding positions 1:01:28

7M ago1:01:28

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Finding a way to effectively and comfortably feed your baby can sometimes feel like a challenge. Luckily, there are wonderful people like my guest, Maddie McMahon, who can help with all things positioning, attachment and so much more. In our wide-ranging conversation, we talk about Maddie’s charity, Maddie’s Miracle, why cross-cradle hold isn’t for…

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Lactation and fertility 54:36

7M ago54:36

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Trigger warning: This episode discusses fertility struggles, miscarriage and early pregnancy loss. Fertility and breastfeeding can be confusing, with conflicting information coming from friends, family and medical practitioners, so in this episode I speak to the knowledgeable Carol Smyth IBCLC to try and make sense of the issue. We talk about what …

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Catherine's weaning story 1:02:23

7M ago1:02:23

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Catherine’s story touched on a lot of elements: managing with tongue tie, triple feeding, looking after yourself, setting feeding goals and knowing when parent-led weaning and putting in boundaries feels right. We look at managing the big feelings of little people, the aware parenting philosophy, the importance of support and that final breastfeed …

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Weaning a neurodivergent child - Eleanor’s story 57:13

8M ago57:13

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Are there additional challenges to weaning a neurodivergent child? What strategies can we employ to wean with care and kindness when neurodivergence is involved? In the next two episodes, I’m sharing two different perspectives, from Eleanor and Faith. In this episode, I speak to Eleanor about weaning her first child, Anna. Both Eleanor and Anna hav…

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Weaning a neurodivergent child - Faith’s story 1:00:12

8M ago1:00:12

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Are there additional challenges to weaning a neurodivergent child? What strategies can we employ to wean with care and kindness when neurodivergence is involved? In the next two episodes, I’m sharing two different perspectives, from Eleanor and Faith. In this episode, I speak to Faith about weaning her son, Addison. We talk about having a newborn d…

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Q&A on weaning 46:07

8M ago46:07

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Our weaning topic isn’t over yet, but this week, I wanted to answer some of your questions about weaning. You can find a list of the questions and when they come up below, and if you have a question that I haven’t covered yet, do message me on Instagram @emmapickettibclc and I’ll answer it in a later episode. Find out more about breastfeeding and c…

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Tandem feeding 59:28

8M ago59:28

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Continuing to breastfeed/ chest feed during pregnancy is normal but not always well understood. Many people feel pressure to stop nursing their child when a new baby comes along. They may be told that breastfeeding during pregnancy is the problem or weaning in pregnancy is essential to avoid the ‘nightmare’ of tandem feeding. In this episode, I exp…

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Weaning a booby monster 59:50

8M ago59:50

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Weaning a booby monster can feel like an impossible task. In this episode, I explore your motivations for weaning, and whether a refresh on nursing manners could help. I talk about ways you can upskill to meet your child’s needs without the breast, how to cut down on the number of feeds and how you can talk with your child to wean with kindness and…

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Night weaning 25:45

8M ago25:45

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Night weaning is often the first step in parent-led weaning. In this episode, I explore how you could approach it and I talk about Dr Jay Gordon’s method and Lyndsey Hookway’s habit-stacking approach. I also discuss why I believe leaving your nursling overnight is not an effective strategy for weaning. Find out more about breastfeeding and chest fe…

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Types of weaning 40:04

8M ago40:04

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In this episode, I ask, when is it natural for a nursling to wean? We look at the social and biological evidence, and hear from Hannah Barker about her experience as her daughter self-weaned at around 2 years old. I also explore common methods of weaning, including ‘Don’t offer, Don’t refuse’, and partial weaning. Find out more about breastfeeding …

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Making the decision to wean 44:46

9M ago44:46

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In this episode, we explore why you might want to end breastfeeding/chest feeding. I discuss the misleading advice that some parents receive, the societal pressures, and the guilt that you may be feeling, but also the autonomy that you can have to make this decision for yourself and your family. Find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding and…

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Well done for breastfeeding until now 24:34

9M ago24:34

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In this first episode, we take a moment to celebrate your breastfeeding/chest feeding journey so far. However long you have fed your baby for, you have given them and yourself a wonderful gift. Even if you are not enjoying things right now or considering bringing things to a close, you have done something amazing and that deserves recognition. So l…

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Welcome to Makes Milk 1:46

10M ago1:46

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Welcome to Makes Milk with Emma Pickett. We'll begin weekly episodes in September, but in the meantime, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow me on Twitter @MakesMilk and on Instagram @emmapickettibclc or find out more on my website www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com This podcast is presented by Emma Pickett IBC…

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