WILL BREASTFEEDING HURT?

WILL BREASTFEEDING HURT?

Breastfeeding is a skill both mum and baby learn together. Two strangers coming together, getting to know each other at each feed.

It can be challenging, intense, emotional and it come sometimes hurt whilst you are both learning. 

Why does it hurt? Well it is all about how you position and attach your baby at the Breast.

If this is right it should feel ok and if it isn't quite right you will know. 

This podcast explores:

What is breastfeeding likely to be like in the early days.

What does it feel like?

If you experience pain, what is happening and why.

How to keep breastfeeding going whilst you mend yourself.

When and where to get support.

(P.S. Special guest appearance from my puppy Kipper at the end who had been missing in the garden unbeknown to me the whole time Anne and I were recording this episode.)

EARLY DAYS BREASTFEEDING TIPS

Coming home with your baby can be a daunting experience alongside the excitement.

 In this  podcast we talk about:

How and why we feel overwhelmed and how to cope in the early days.

Who and what can help get breastfeeding established.

We explore the questions we get asked regularly e.g what if I don't have enough milk?

What to do when breastfeeding hurts.

(This episode has been recorded on Zoom as Anne and I are both self isolating. Bear with us as the recording is a bit hit and miss! We are working on our tech knowledge but hopefully you enjoy the information and support and have a chuckle along the way.)

PREPARING YOUR NEST - HOW TO PREPARE FOR BREASTFEEDING IN PRACTICAL TERMS

The antenatal period for most parents is often focussed largely on the safe birth of your little bundle and rightly so.

A a result it can often be hard to see beyond this point. However feeding your baby starts from birth and is a 24 hour project in the early days, weeks and months to follow.

This podcast is a round up of  tips to consider whilst you are pregnant that can help you prepare for breastfeeding and life with your new baby in those early days.

We invite you to explore how you and your partner feel about breastfeeding and look at how you can prepare your nest in practical terms.

For more information find us at www.babywisdom.co.uk

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING - LOOKING AFTER YOU

Having a new baby can be challenging! Learning new skills and adapting to your new lifestyle as a family are all part of the joys of parenting but how can you best prepare your heart and head to for this chaotic time?

This podcast explores what it might be like in those early days and offers tips to help you along the way. 

We chat about shifting dynamics, where and how to find and say yes to help in the early days.

Parenting is the toughest and sometimes the loneliest and loveliest job all rolled into one. This podcast helps explore how you can find ways to 'love what you do!'

We hope you enjoy the podcast, send us your thoughts!

Find more information at www.babywisdom.co.uk

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOOBS!

Your marvellous miracle boobs go through lots of hormonal change whilst you are pregnant and breastfeeding. It’s good to look out for them with good breast management. Have a good feel on a regular basis, in the shower, when you clean your teeth or when you are feeding.

Get to know your boobs before your baby arrives. Here is your homework…