Ep 27 - Breastfeeding ... and allergies: Part 2
Breastfeeding ... with ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association)Show Notes
Jessica chats with Amelia, who shares her story of breastfeeding a child with multiple allergies.
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-2 Information on breastfeeding your baby with food sensitivities, including allergies and intolerances. Information on bringing up milk (posseting). Information on knowing if baby is getting enough breastmilk, including wee and poo in nappies. Information on crying babies, including colic. Breastfeeding and reflux information. Information on coping with broken sleep. Information on starting solids, and evidence on allergies and solids. Information on breastfeeding and your diet. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia). Meet other new parents online for support and tips in the early days and weeks. How to find support and friendship at your local ABA group.
Listen to part 1 here: https://www.podcasts.com/breastfeeding-with-aba-915bafc0b/episode/ep-26-breastfeeding-and-allergies-part-1
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard. Featuring Amelia. Special thanks to Joy Anderson. Audio editing by Jessica Leonard. Additional reporting by Emma Pennell. Show notes by Belinda Chambers. Transcription by Jessica Leonard. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen.
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
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