Vanessa and Kim - breast refusal, pumping to increase milk supply, dealing with the rollercoaster of early days anxiety to breastfeeding a toddler.

Vanessa, Kim and their daughter Alina are Australian family who were living in Switzerland when their daughter was born. Vanessa’s background is as a researcher in the breastfeeding field. Her work has been pertinent to all of us in the lactation world and changed our way of thinking about how babies suck during breastfeeding in particular. It is a pleasure that Vanessa and her husband Kim share with me their breastfeeding story.  In this episode it is really lovely to hear from the perspective of mum and dad as we delve into the thoughts, feeling and emotions of the first week challenges of breast refusal, needing to express to build supply in the first month, the value of help every day from the midwife and lactation consultant, the hormonal changes and emotional weight of those early days as well as the joys and challenges as breastfeeding progresses and moves in to toddler feeding. LINKS:Vanessa's researchSend 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.