Why won’t my baby sleep? Eight months can be a tricky age, and lots of parents find things change quickly. Jessica and Jennifer chat about what’s going on at this stage of development.

Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/ep-33-breastfeeding-and-8-month-old-baby

Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonardand Jennifer Hurrell. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Jennifer Hurrell.

For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365.

More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help

Simone and Jessica chat with Amy, who shares her story of breastfeeding her adopted child. Amy talks about her experience, in a touching story that shows there’s more than one path to breastfeeding success. 
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/podcast-ep-31-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-and-adoption 
Credits: This episode is presented by Simone Casey and Jessica Leonard, featuring Amy. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. 

For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365.

More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help

Jessica chats with Skye, who shares their story of breastfeeding from starting as a young mum through to supporting others with her know-how over 6 babies. They talk about how friendships and being part of a community has helped and shaped the experience. 
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-and-community  Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard. Featuring Skye Stewart. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Caitlin Sabjan. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 
For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Jessica and Madina chat with Joey, who shares her experience of breastfeeding with autism. 
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-maternal-autism How to get help and support with breastfeeding. LiveChat information, including operating times. Information on attachment. Amaze, for information on autism. www.amaze.org.au Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Madina Hajher. Featuring Joey. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Eleanor Kippen. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 
For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Jessica and Simone talk about what’s needed for a mum to take a break from their baby, whether it’s a trip to the supermarket, a coffee with a friend, or a night out. Spoiler alert: you don’t need to give your baby a bottle to take a break! 
Get links to resources and information discussed, the episode transcript, and the companion blog here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-you-dont-need-a-bottle-to-have-a-break Information on feeding baby when mum isn’t there. Information on understanding baby sleep, including night time patterns. Cluster feeding information. Alcohol and breastfeeding information. Alcohol and breastfeeding: a guide for mothers brochure. Feed Safe app, available for Apple iOS and Android. Ep 22 - Breastfeeding and alcohol podcast episode. Information on how much breastmilk to express. Storing expressed breastmilk information. Breastfeeding: expressing and storing breastmilk booklet, available for purchase as an instant download or order in print format. Information on giving baby expressed milk but not in a bottle, including cup feeding. Paced bottle-feeding information. A caregiver's guide to the breastfed baby leaflet, including paced bottle-feeding. 
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Laura Allison. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 
For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Jessica chats with Amelia, who shares her story of breastfeeding a child with multiple allergies. 
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-2 Information on breastfeeding your baby with food sensitivities, including allergies and intolerances. Information on bringing up milk (posseting). Information on knowing if baby is getting enough breastmilk, including wee and poo in nappies. Information on crying babies, including colic. Breastfeeding and reflux information. Information on coping with broken sleep. Information on starting solids, and evidence on allergies and solids. Information on breastfeeding and your diet. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia). Meet other new parents online for support and tips in the early days and weeks. How to find support and friendship at your local ABA group. 
Listen to part 1 here: https://www.podcasts.com/breastfeeding-with-aba-915bafc0b/episode/ep-26-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-1
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard. Featuring Amelia. Special thanks to Joy Anderson. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Additional reporting by Emma Pennell. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Jessica Leonard. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 
For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Joy Anderson talks with Emma about how dieticians help families try and find out whether there's an issue with allergies or intolerances in a breastfed baby. This episode includes information about symptoms, elimination diets, food challenges and how to get help and support. 
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-1 Information on breastfeeding your baby with food sensitivities, including allergies and intolerances. Lactose overload in babies information. Information on lactose intolerance and the breastfed baby. Breastfeeding and reflux information. Information on breastfeeding a child with coeliac disease. Information on crying babies, including colic. Information on knowing if baby is getting enough breastmilk, including wee and poo in nappies. Gastroenteritis (gastro) and breastfeeding information. Information on breastfeeding and your diet. Dietitians Association of Australia. Food Intolerance Network’s list on failsafe-friendly dietitians and other health professionals. Information on finding an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Facts about formula. Breastfeeding and medications information, including contact information for the NPS Medicines Line or the Medicines Information Centre(s) in your state or territory. 
Listen to part 2 here: https://www.podcasts.com/breastfeeding-with-aba-915bafc0b/episode/ep-27-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-2
Credits: This episode is presented by Emma Pennell. Featuring Joy Anderson. Audio editing by Emma Pennell and Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Jessica Leonard. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 
For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Emma chats with Sarah about how she overcame an incredibly difficult start to breastfeeding her third child with a huge amount of persistence, determination and support. 
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-stories-finger-feeding-and-returning-to-the-breast Information on the first feed. Information on knowing if baby is getting enough breastmilk, including wee and poo in nappies. Information on tongue-tie and breastfeeding. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) information. Breast refusal information, including tips on how to get baby to feed. Information on giving baby expressed milk but not in a bottle. Information on using a supply line (also called a supplemental nursing system). Breastfeeding: using a supply line booklet, available for purchase as an instant download or order in print format. Information on expressing for your newborn. Information on the let-down reflex and getting your milk to flow. Breast compression information. Galactagogues (substances claimed to increase supply), including medicines. Donor milk information. How partners can provide support after baby is born. How family and friends can be a breastfeeding village. Breastfeeding, chest feeding and human milk feeding: Supporting LGBTQIA+ families book, available for purchase as an instant download. Breastfeeding and co-sleeping information. Storing expressed breastmilk information. Information on breastfeeding this time around if breastfeeding didn’t go so well for you the first or previous times. 
Credits: This episode is presented by Emma Pennell. Featuring Sarah. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Laura Allison. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 
For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help 

Does your baby snack feed? The duration and scheduling of breastfeeds is a hot topic both for mums having questions and others giving advice. Jess and Simone chat about feed timing, and what Simone likes to call the lasagne effect. 
Get links to resources and information discussed, the episode transcript, and the companion blog here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-the-lasagne-effect 
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Jessica Pressland-Black. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. 
For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help