Breastfeeding Matters by La Leche League GB

• In conversation with Zarina Ayyub about early days and months of motherhood across cultures.

  In this episode by La Leche League (LLLGB), volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Maria Yasnova and Sarah Fletcher, along with our super boss host baby Hector, welcome Zarina Ayyub to discuss her own breastfeeding experience as a young mother in the South Asian Community. We were blown away with her reflections on how she persevered with breastfeeding, found her voice as a mother and went on to support and empower other mothers in her role as a Doula. When breastfeeding is proving to be difficult and stressful, the challenging times may have a lasting impact on mothers’ confidence. We discus the need to create the safe and supportive environment around new mothers right from the start, tapping into the ancient tradition of the first 40 days or the ‘fourth trimester’ practiced by many cultures around the world to this day. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To find your local group: https://laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/ https://laleche.org.uk/recreating-the-lying-in-month/ https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-a-breastfeeding-mother/ https://laleche.org.uk/parenting-when-your-partner-breastfeeds/ https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-womens-right-to-breastfeed/ https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p224/WhyBFGriefTraumaMatter.html https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p76/BreastfeedingTakeTwo.html Get your ‘Art of Breastfeeding’ book by La Leche League International: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html

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• Dealing with Criticism

  In this episode by La Leche League (LLLGB), volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss how overwhelming it can be to find yourself on the receiving end of unsolicited advice, conflicting information and unhelpful comments or criticism when it comes to our breastfeeding journeys and parenting in general. The episode focuses on the vulnerability of new parenthood and the gentle language that is needed when supporting families with young babies and beyond. We share our strategies on dealing with unsolicited advice and criticism. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To find your local group: https://laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/ Dealing with Criticism: https://laleche.org.uk/dealing-with-criticism/ Supporting your loved ones and friends with breastfeeding: https://laleche.org.uk/supporting-a-breastfeeding-mother/ https://laleche.org.uk/parenting-when-your-partner-breastfeeds/ Get your ‘Art of Breastfeeding’ book by La Leche League International: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html

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• The First Six to Eight Weeks with your Baby

  In this episode by La Leche League LLLGB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the first six to eight weeks of life with your baby. How we feed our babies can be a highly emotive subject in Great Britain, because so many families have experienced the grief of trying very hard to provide their baby with their own milk and not reaching their breastfeeding goals. We take a look at reasons why nursing journeys may stumble into difficulties or break down in the early weeks. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is also discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To order the Art of Breastfeeding book by LLLI: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html https://laleche.org.uk/adjusting-to-motherhood/ https://laleche.org.uk/mastitis/ https://laleche.org.uk/i-think-babys-got-reflux/ https://laleche.org.uk/i-think-my-babys-got-colic/ https://laleche.org.uk/unhappy-baby/ https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-and-a-mothers-diet-myths-and-facts/ https://laleche.org.uk/how-milk-production-works/ https://laleche.org.uk/getting-breastfeeding-on-track-after-a-difficult-start-the-3-keeps/

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• In conversation with Jayne Joyce, one of the writers of The Art of Breastfeeding, 9th edition (October 2024)

  In this episode by La Leche League LLLGB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova welcome Jayne Joyce, who is a fellow LLLGB leader and one of four writers of The Art of Breastfeeding, 9th edition, which is available to order from 15 October 2024. The other writers of this book are: Bibiana Moreno-Carranza, Teresa Pitman and Anna Swisher. Jayne is a mother of three teen and young adult children, and has worked with babies, young children and families for 30 years as a social worker and then International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The discussion is centred around what to expect from the latest edition of this world-renown source of information on breastfeeding. We share our own memories of coming across the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding book early on our parenting journeys and the role it has played in our lives. We hear how the book has evolved with the changing world we live in and what is new and what stayed the same. A holistic model of support offered by LLL is also discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parent to parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk To pre-order/order the Art of Breastfeeding book by LLLI: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html To read about the history of La Leche League: https://laleche.org.uk/the-history-of-la-leche-league-celebrating-two-milestone-anniversaries-in-2021/ Why come to the La Leche League meetings? https://laleche.org.uk/why-come-to-lll-meetings/ What happens at the La Leche League meetings? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf0HR4BLwTM LLL Leaders talk about LLL meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2eAe4ZGSv0

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• Breastfeeding and Neurodiversity with Special Guest Emily Lunny

  In this episode by La Leche League LLLGB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova welcome Emily Lunny, who is a fellow LLL leader. She is a mother to three children, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and the Maternity& Neonatal Voices Partnership Lead at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in West Norfolk. Emily is the author of Breastfeeding and Autism article on our website. As an Autistic parent, and mother of an Autistic child, she is particularly interested in this area. She is also part of the Maternity Autism Research Group. The discussion is centred around the following main topics: - supporting neurodivergent mothers and parents with breastfeeding and  - nursing a neurodivergent child A holistic model of support offered by LLL is also discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed. LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was founded by seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research. Episode Notes: For breastfeeding support and information please visit: www.laleche.org.uk Additional Resources: https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-and-autism/ https://www.maternityautismresearchgroup.co.uk https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p258/Art-of-Breastfeeding.html What happens at LLL meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf0HR4BLwTM Books: https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p206/HowToTalkLittleKids.html https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p71/AdventuresInTandemNursing.html https://www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p82/KissMe.html You might also find Raising Your Spirited Child, by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka a helpful read. Whilst it’s not available from our book shop, lots of our LLL groups have a lending library to borrow it from.

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