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 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 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 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.