Katie’s story of breastfeeding through a cancer diagnosis, with unwavering support from her sister Emma and her local community.

Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here:

https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-ep-37-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-through-cancer-chemo-and-milk-sharing

Links to resources and information discussed in this episode:

• Position Statement on Donor Milk - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/POL_StatementDonorMilk_V4.pdf
• Medicines info lines - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-and-medicines
• Donor Milk - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/donor-milk
• Relactation and Induced Lactation - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/relactation-and-induced-lactation
• Using a Supply Line - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/supply-line
• Expressing to Relactate or Induce Lactation - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/expressing-relactate-or-induce-lactation
• Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-your-premature-baby
• Increasing Your Supply - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/increasing-supply
• Breastfeeding and Medicines - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-and-medicines
• When You or Your Baby Need to Go to Hospital - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/going-to-hospital

Breastfeeding support:

• National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7
• LiveChat
• Find your local ABA group

Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey, with guests Emma and Katie. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews.

Produced by, Simone Casey, Jessica Leonard, Jennifer Hurrell and Eleanor Kippen. We thank Emma and Katie for generously sharing their story with us.

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

Jennifer’s story of breastfeeding through postnatal depression, and the strength she found in her community.

Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here : https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ep-36-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-and-postnatal-depression

Links to resources and information discussed in this episode:

Perinatal mental health support:

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - 1300 726 306
• Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
• Lifeline - 13 11 14

Factsheets

• Royal Women's Hospital - Medicines and breastfeeding fact sheet
• Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) - Postnatal factsheets for women and their families
• Black Dog Institute – Anxiety and Depression during pregnancy and the postnatal period
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - Fact sheets available on multiple topics
• Beyond Blue - Parenting and mental health

Breastfeeding and medications information:

• Breastfeeding and medications including contact numbers for medicine information lines in your state

Breastfeeding support:

• National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7
• LiveChat
• Find your local ABA group

Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Jennifer Hurrell.

Audio editing, show notes and transcript by Jessica Leonard.

Produced by Jennifer Hurrell, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. We thank Jennifer for generously sharing her story with us.

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

Nicole talks with health psychologist and IBCLC Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about postnatal depression, how breastfeeding can support maternal mental health, and practical strategies for recovery.

Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here : https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ep-35-breastfeeding-and-postnatal-depression

Content warning: This episode discusses trauma, including mention of childhood sexual assault, military sexual trauma, social isolation, and family violence. While no specific details are shared, we encourage you to consider whether this episode is right for you before listening.

Links to resources and information discussed in this episode:

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett's website:

• https://kathleenkendall-tackett.com/

Perinatal mental health support:

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - 1300 726 306
• Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
• Lifeline - 13 11 14

Factsheets

• Royal Women's Hospital - Medicines and breastfeeding fact sheet
• Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) - Postnatal factsheets for women and their families
• Black Dog Institute – Anxiety and Depression during pregnancy and the postnatal period
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - Fact sheets available on multiple topics
• Beyond Blue - Parenting and mental health

Breastfeeding and medications information:

• Breastfeeding and medications including contact numbers for medicine information lines in your state

Breastfeeding support:

• National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7
• LiveChat

Find your local ABA group

Credits: This episode is presented by Nicole Bridges, with guest Kathleen Kendall-Tackett.

Audio editing, show notes and transcript by Jessica Leonard.

Produced by Nicole Bridges, Jennifer Hurrell, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen.

We thank Dr Kendall-Tackett for generously sharing her expertise with us.

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

Yolanda shares her journey of breastfeeding her baby after a PKU diagnosis, finding strength, support, and hope along the way.

Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ep-34-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-baby-rare-metabolic-disorder

Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. We thank Yolanda for sharing her story with us.

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.

Jessica and Jennifer talk about baby-led solids, a way of introducing solids using baby friendly family foods at around six months.