Sophie Walker: Three Babies, Three Journeys: Breastfeeding, Sleep Deprivation & Trusting Yourself

In today’s episode, I have a special guest—someone you probably already know and love. Sophie Walker, the incredible founder and host of Australian Birth Stories, joins me to share her personal breastfeeding journey. With a Master’s in Public Health, Sophie is passionate about helping pregnant women and their support teams actively prepare for birth and postpartum. Her podcast was born from her own experiences—after a first birth filled with intervention and trauma, she went on to have a redemptive, empowering second and third birth. Now, she’s on a mission to share real, raw, and honest birth and postpartum stories.In this episode, Sophie opens up about her three boys and three completely different breastfeeding journeys—from the initial feeling of “it’s all on me” to learning how to trust herself as a mother. We talk about the realities of being left in the hospital to figure it out alone, navigating outdated advice from well-meaning grandparents, and the exhaustion of those first six weeks. We cover cluster feeding, sleep deprivation, and yes… co-sleeping (and pretending we weren’t doing it!).But we also cover the turning points—the power of skin-to-skin, finding support through the Australian Breastfeeding Association, unwavering love and support from grandparents and knowing when and how to wean on your own terms.If you’re in the thick of it right now, feeling overwhelmed or wondering if you’re doing it “right,” Sophie has some beautiful words of wisdom for you. So, grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and let’s dive in.Find Sophie and the Australian Birth Stories podcast hereInstagram @australianbirthstoriesSend us Fan Mail Resources & LinksGet your FREE Milk Supply Confidence KitFeel calm, informed and confident about breastfeeding—whether you’re a parent or a professional. Download hereOnline Courses by Katie James– Pregnant or just had your baby? Start with The Feeding Couch– A midwife, doula, or health professional? Join Breastfeeding & Lactation: The FundamentalsSupport the ShowIf you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review 🎶 Music by Joseph McDadeDisclaimerThe information in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. While we aim for accuracy, no guarantee is made that the content is error-free or up to date. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for individual concerns.The Feeding Couch podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on any of the content provided.