Naomi Stadlen books: Why Grandmothers Matter, and What Mothers Do (Especially when it looks like nothing)

Papers:

Srisopa, P., Walsh, S., Amoo, T., Gyamfi, A., Henderson, W. A., & Lucas, R. (2022). Relationship Between Feeders and Exclusive Breastfeeding and Mixed Feeding During the First Month of Life. Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANC.0000000000001020

Davidson, E. L., & Ollerton, R. L. (2020). Partner behaviours improving breastfeeding outcomes: An integrative review. Women and Birth, 33(1), e15-e23. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.05.010

Atkinson, L., Silverio, S. A., Bick, D., & Fallon, V. (2021). Relationships between paternal attitudes, paternal involvement, and infant-feeding outcomes: Mixed-methods findings from a global on-line survey of English-speaking fathers. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 17, Article e13147. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13147

Grassley, J., & Eschiti, V. (2008). Grandmother Breastfeeding Support: What Do Mothers Need and Want? Birth, 35(4), 329-335. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-536X.2008.00260.x

Lok, K. Y. W., Bai, D. L., & Tarrant, M. (2017). Family members’ infant feeding preferences, maternal breastfeeding exposures and exclusive breastfeeding intentions. Midwifery, 53, 49-54.

From DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12337 

Rempel et al 2017

This is a list of things that have been found to always be helpful in terms of support from partners:

Table 1. Partner breastfeeding influence scale subscales

Responsiveness Cronbach’s alphas: men = 0.77, women = 0.76

Make it easy for your partner to breastfeed while entertaining company or visiting others.

Respond sensitively and positively to sexual issues.

Be patient and understanding of the time it takes to breastfeed and don’t get upset if the other housework is not done.

Show your comfort with breastfeeding in public and help her feel comfortable too.

Pay attention to how much and how your partner wants you to participate in breastfeeding.

First steps nutrition website https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/

Tim Spector https://tim-spector.co.uk/

Emma Pickett’s book Breastfeeding Older Children

Chris van Tulleken’s book - Ultraprocessed people: why do we all eat stuff that isn’t food… and why can’t we stop

Kimberley Wilson book? - Unprocessed: how the food we eat is fueling the mental health crisis?

Bf and medication - BfN website https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/

https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/   

NCT Feeding line 0300 33 00 700 option 1

Oral Anomalies In Newborns: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study. de Oliveira AJ, Duarte DA, Diniz M 2018 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339688830_Oral_Anomalies_In_Newborns_An_Observational_Cross-Sectional_Study

Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners https://www.tongue-tie.org.uk/

Jill Shepherd’s website http://www.horshambreastfeeding.co.uk/

Priya Mistry: Tongue Tie, Airway and TMJ Disorders https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ezmCHs2rf9s&t=9s

Paced bottle feeding video https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle

Book: Why Tongue Tie Matters, by Sarah Oakley. Available from pinterandmartin.com

HELPLINES:

NCT: 0300 3300 700 option 1 https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/support-breastfeeding-or-bottle-feeding-our-infant-feeding-line

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers https://abm.me.uk/get-breastfeeding-support/ Breastfeeding Network https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-support/ La Leche League https://www.laleche.org.uk/get-support/

The baby sleep info source: https://www.basisonline.org.uk/

Rudzik, A., & Ball, H. L. (2016). Exploring Maternal Perceptions of Infant Sleep and Feeding Method Among Mothers in the United Kingdom: A Qualitative Focus Group Study. Maternal and child health journal, 20(1), 33–40: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26156828/

What is normal infant sleep? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5fOogsUpIk

The Lullaby Trust: Safer sleep for babies: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/

How to collect colostrum: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=242126123722025

Books: Breastfeeding Special Care Babies, by Sandra Lang Impact of birthing practices on breastfeeding: protecting the mother and baby continuum, by Mary Kroeger and Linda Smith

BRAIN: https://www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingCounsellors/photos/a.107592537253600/429880865024764/

Nice Guidelines: Induction https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng207 Gestational Diabetes https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng3

Breastfeeding after caesarean birth: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/breastfeeding-after-caesarean-birth

Pain relief after birth: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/analgesics/

Jaundice: https://www.laleche.org.uk/jaundice/ https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg98

Paced bottle feeding: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle

HELPLINES: Association of Breastfeeding Mothers https://abm.me.uk/get-breastfeeding-support/ Breastfeeding Network https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-support/ La Leche League https://www.laleche.org.uk/get-support/

Breastfeeding Network on alcohol and breastfeeding: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/alcohol/

The Amazing Wendy Jones: https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/about-me

NHS Breastfeeding pages: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/

The saliva backwash system: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4556682/

Foremilk and hindmilk: http://thefunnyshapedwoman.blogspot.com/2011/05/foremilk-and-hindmilk-in-quest-of.html

Baby Sleep Information Source: https://www.basisonline.org.uk/

Breastfeeding support from NCT: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/breastfeeding-support-nct

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: https://abm.me.uk/

La Leche League: https://www.laleche.org.uk/

Lactation Consultants of Great Britain: https://lcgb.org/

Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners: https://www.tongue-tie.org.uk/

Breastfeeding Network: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/

Frances, Karen and Megan talk about the most common breastfeeding challenges that they encounter in their role as Breastfeeding Counsellors, and what self-help measures mothers/breastfeeding parents can take.

In this episode:

Babies who don't latch, or who latch but don't feed

Milk Supply

Painful feeding

Tongue Tie

Mastitis

Engorgement, blocked ducts and blebs

Oversupply and fast letdown

Don't forget you can talk to a Breastfeeding Counsellor on 0300 3300 700, option 1, 365 days a year, 8am-midnight.

Exaggerated latch technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=41fC0fQs1P8

Association of Tongue-Tie Practitioners: https://www.tongue-tie.org.uk/

UK Human Milk Bank: https://ukamb.org/

Informal milk sharing at Human Milk 4 Human Babies: https://www.facebook.com/HM4HBUK/

NHS page on mastitis: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mastitis/

Frances, Karen and Megan delve into why people express milk, how it might work in different situations, and some of the logistical queries that new parents often have. Drawing on their years of experience supporting new parents, this friendly chat aims to demystify the question of expressing, and help parents to make decisions about feeding their baby.

Some useful links:

NCT page on expressing milk: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/practical-tips/expressed-milk-your-questions-answered

ABM page, particularly for storage/handling guidelines: https://abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/expressing-breast-milk/

Paced bottle feeding: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle

NCT feeding line 0300 3300 700 option 1, 8am-midnight, 365 days a year

This podcast is for anyone with an interest in feeding babies, whether they’re exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, mixed feeding, expressing, still waiting for their baby to arrive, or thinking about stopping.

In this episode, we're looking at the importance of good attachment, and how positioning the baby well can help with that. We're ADAMANT that what the latch looks like isn't a good indicator of how effective it is, especially when the mother/parent finds it painful. If you're in this position, or in any way worried or unhappy about your breastfeeding experience, please do call our Feeding Line on 0300 3300 700 option 1.

This video is really helpful for explaining the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjt-Ashodw8

This podcast is for anyone with an interest in feeding babies, whether they’re exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, mixed feeding, expressing, still waiting for their baby to arrive, or thinking about stopping.

In this episode we look at how new mothers/parents can establish a good supply of milk for their babies, the role of hormones, and the importance of frequent, effective feeding.

We know that breastfeeding is not just a physiological process, and this comes up in our discussion of how mothers'/parents' confidence in breastfeeding is so often undermined in our culture.

If you're having difficulties or doubts, please do call the NCT Feeding Line to speak to us or our colleagues, on 0300 3300 700 option 1.

This episode is all about getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Frances, Karen and Megan chat about the things parents need to know, including the baby's first feed, collecting colostrum before the birth, and who to reach out to if things aren't going to plan.

UNICEF hand expressing video: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/breastfeeding-resources/hand-expression-video/ Reverse pressure softening: https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/rev_pressure_soft_cotterman/ Baby sucking on dad's ear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8LgCbBsOxI

NCT Feeding Line 0300 3300 700 option 1, 8am-midnight, 365 days a year.

Karen, Frances and Megan discuss the new ABM Mastitis Protocol.

This is the protocol: https://www.bfmed.org/assets/ABM%20Protocol%20%2336.pdf

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27820535/ (Cabbage leaves)

https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/mastitis-breast-abscess/

https://sarahoakleylactation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mastitis-1.pdf

Megan and Frances interview Karen about her new book, Why Mixed Feeding Matters, published by Pinter & Martin in September 2023.

The book is packed with useful information for different approaches to feeding your baby, including breastfeeding, expressing and using formula - and crucially covers how to manage using more than one method of feeding. With a guest chapter on mixed feeding twins and multiples by Janet Rimmer, and a chapter on mixed feeding premature or sick babies, it's a comprehensive guide for parents and health professionals.

Breastfeeding helplines:

NCT 0300 3300 700 option 1, open 8am-midnight, 365 days a year.

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0300 330 5453 (9.30am -10.30pm)

National Breastfeeding Helpline 0300 100 0212

La Leche League 0354 120 2918 8am-11pm

Megan, Frances and Karen present a live talk at Breastival NI, entitled "Preparing for your new baby." Lots of tips and useful information for you if you're just getting started in parenthood!

Featuring Kathryn Stagg IBCLC, author of Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets

https://www.aims.org.uk/journal/index/29/4

https://www.basisonline.org.uk/twins/

https://twinstrust.org/

https://breastfeedingtwinsandtriplets.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/BfTwinsUk

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng137

https://www.aims.org.uk/journal/item/youre-expecting-twins

Brown, A. (2019) Informed is best. London: Pinter & Martin https://pinterandmartin.com/informed-is-best

Maxwell, C et al (2022) ‘Why have a bottle when you can have draught? Exploring bottle refusal by breastfed babies’ Matern Child Nutr. 2023;e13481. DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13481 Available from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.13481 

Flint, A et al (2016) ‘Cup feeding versus other forms of supplemental enteral feeding for newborn infants unable to fully breastfeed’ Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3, CD005092. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005092.pub3

Chris van Tulleken youtube talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLJrM3LALeU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THRNOTDe2WM

Basisonline, a website run by the University of Durham sleep lab containing evidence-based research on babies sleep - https://www.basisonline.org.uk/

The evidence on the effect of how a baby is fed and sleep - https://www.basisonline.org.uk/hcp-sleep-and-feeding-method/

Paced bottle feeding video:

https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle

Helplines

NCT - 0300 330 0700 option 1 8am - midnight

Megan, Karen and Frances explore questions around what affects the quality and composition of breastmilk, and whether redheads can breastfeed.

Your rights when you return to work: https://maternityaction.org.uk/advice/continuing-to-breastfeed-when-you-return-to-work/

HSE website: https://www.hse.gov.uk/mothers/employer/rest-breastfeeding-at-work.htm

In this episode, we’re talking about the subject of feeding older babies, with former chair of the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, Emma Pickett

Emma’s book Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond Is available now for pre-order, and will be published on 21st April 2022, and her publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers are currently offering a discount using the code TBSEP15% 28th March to 31st July on their website jkp.com

What to do if your baby is choking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oswDpwzbAV8

What does gagging look like: https://youtu.be/uRrbZuP-pjk

Start4Life Introducing Solid Foods booklet [pdf]: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2008/02/Start4Life-Introducing-Solid-Foods-2015.pdf

First Steps Nutrition - Eating well: the first year A guide to introducing solids and eating well up to baby's first birthday [pdf]: https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/s/Eating_well_the_first_year_June_20_for_web.pdf

NCT Introducing Solids Workshop: https://www.nct.org.uk/courses-workshops/nct-introducing-solid-foods-workshop

NCT Baby First Aid Course: https://www.nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups/baby-first-aid

Gill Rapley Baby Led Weaning website: http://www.rapleyweaning.com/

Book: Why Starting Solids Matters, by Amy Brown: https://www.pinterandmartin.com/why-starting-solids-matters

Book: Complementary Feeding: Nutrition, Culture and Politics, by Gabrielle Palmer: https://www.pinterandmartin.com/complementary-feeding

This episode explores what it's like to stop breastfeeding, how people go about it, and what to look out for.

In this episode we chat to some breastfeeding peer supporters about their training and volunteering.

As NCT Breastfeeding Counsellors we think a lot about how we talk about the health outcomes of breastfeeding. It’s not unusual in an antenatal session for someone to ask us a question about the pros and cons of breastmilk vs formula, or whether the health “benefits” of breastfeeding are overblown, and the answers to these questions are incredibly complex, as is the challenge of getting the right tone in our responses.

We’re exploring this issue in this episode, which might give you some idea of how many different things we have to consider when we talk about the health outcomes of breastfeeding.

In this episode we’re looking at how to choose and use formula milk safely.

Full show notes and details of the citizen science project can all be found on our substack.

Coming soon! A new series of The Breastfeeding Show with Megan, Frances and Karen.

Megan, Karen and Frances chat with Phoebe Howe about her experience as an autistic mother, how this impacted on breastfeeding, and how to support other parents in similar situations.

Frances, Megan and Karen chat with Laurene Bizarro about various issues around queer nursing, supporting the LGBTQIA community, language and prejudice.