In the UK Breastfeeding rates are at an all time low. A study from 2010 showed:

- 80% of mothers + babies breastfed initially at birth

- 24% of mothers exclusively breastfed at 6 weeks

- 1% of mothers exclusively breastfed at 6 months

We know just how important breastmilk can be for mothers wellbeing and the wellbeing of our babies - this drop in breastfeeding is an epidemic, as is the lack of support breastfeeding mother receive and the implications of this reality for both mothers + babies is detrimental.

In this Episode I interview the lovely Hazra who is a Muslim Birth + Postnatal Doula + Breastfeeding Support Councillor, based in Bristol.

We talk about the shocking stats of Breastfeeding in the UK + the reality behind the numbers, why it's at an all time low + how we can begin to support mothers to have an intact + empowered breastfeeding journey.

 You can find Hazra over at IG @amaanahdoula + Doula UK.