EP 53: Call the Midwife: Africa Edition

Send us Fan MailIn this deeply personal episode, our host, Naiomi Catron, RN, IBCLC, takes us behind the scenes of her recent experience working alongside midwives and healthcare professionals in Malawi, Africa.Naiomi traveled to Malawi to share her knowledge about breastfeeding and infant feeding, but she quickly discovered that she would be learning just as much as she was teaching. From caring for premature babies with limited resources to supporting mothers facing incredible challenges, Naiomi shares the moments that stopped her in her tracks and the lessons she brought home.Despite thousands of miles between Malawi and home, Naiomi reflects on the similarities that connect mothers and babies everywhere—the desire to nourish, protect, and care for their children.Key Highlights:Breastfeeding Without Electric Pumps: What happens when a premature baby is too weak to breastfeed and electric pumps aren't available? Naiomi shares what she witnessed and the resourcefulness of healthcare professionals caring for vulnerable babies.When Access to Care Isn't Easy: Naiomi explores the realities mothers may face when something like engorgement or mastitis occurs and getting to a hospital can mean traveling for hours.When a Mother Dies During Childbirth: Naiomi discusses one of the most heartbreaking realities she encountered in Malawi—what happens to a baby when their mother doesn't survive childbirth and how communities step in to provide care.What We Can Learn From Malawi: Naiomi shares what she learned from a culture where breastfeeding is deeply woven into motherhood and how this experience changed the way she thinks about breastfeeding support.Join us for this special episode as Naiomi takes us along on her journey to Malawi. This episode is more than a conversation about breastfeeding—it's an invitation to see a part of the world most of us may never experience firsthand and to meet the women who taught Naiomi just as much as she taught them.🎧 WATCH EPISODE 53: Call the Midwife: Africa Edition on our YouTube channel!Expecting a little one? Join our Prenatal Breastfeeding Class!#Breastfeeding #LactationSupport #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #Malawi #BreastfeedingSupport #Motherhood #TheBoobBusinessPodcast #MilkDivaMilk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is the real-talk guide every new mom needs. Written by award-winning nurse & IBCLC Naiomi Catron, this book helps you ditch the stress, and feed with confidence. Grab your copy at milkdbook.com!This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice. 📺 Watch on Youtube Take the next step with my book!  📕Milk’D: Finding Your Flow in the First Weeks of Breastfeeding is a must have for anyone who is 🤰🏻expecting!📘 Grab a copy @ Amazon, B&N, Apple Books or MilkdBook.comLOOKING FOR FREE BREASTFEEDING TOOLS? ->milkdiva.com/free-resources.html