Breastfeeding Matters by La Leche League GB

In this episode by La Leche League (LLLGB), volunteerbreastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova explore self-care and the transformative process of parenthood with mothers who regularly attend LLL meetings in person and online. The episode offers an insight into an LLL meeting, where supportive and nurturing environment is created by LLL breastfeeding counsellors for families to discuss their day-to-day feeding and parenting concerns. A wide spectrum of feelings that come up on our

In this episode by La Leche League (LLL) GB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova explore your baby’s behaviour at breast beyond the newborn weeks.The episode discusses breastfeeding as the very first relationship your baby develops and as a readily accessible parenting tool. Distractibility, teething, separation anxiety are all on the agenda for that fast-growing baby. Breastfeeding is about so much more than nutrition - it’s an emotional connection and a way of

In this episode by La Leche League (LLL)GB, volunteerbreastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the pressing and sensitive subject for many families, Infant Sleep, with Dr Helen Ball, one of LLLGB’s professional advisors. Dr Ball’s work focuses on conducting and translation of academic research on infant sleep into evidence for use by parents and healthcare staff via Basis-- the Baby Sleep Information Source website. She serves as Associate Editor of the journal Sleep

In this episode by La Leche League (LLL)GB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss one of the major barriers to breastfeeding - pain.Whilst there are a number of reasons why breastfeeding might hurt, by far the most common is poor attachment at the breast leading to subsequent nipple damage. This episode explores the support that is needed when breastfeeding hurts and the emotions a mother may feel when seeking resolution. A holistic model of support offered

In this special edition episode by La Leche League GB (LLLGB), volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova explore the important stage of introducing solid foods to our babies and subsequently communicating to our children why eating varied and nutritious food is important for our health.Since the beginning LLL has been guided by their philosophy which is defined by 10 concepts. One of these concepts says 'good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of

In the second episode by La Leche League (LLL) GB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss how breastfeeding can be enhanced by the loving support of the baby’s father, co-parent, a partner and/or close family members who value the nursing relationship. They shine the light on how families may feel about breastfeeding, how children build important relationships with other adults in their lives and how they can help the mother practice self-care when her baby has

In LLLGB's first podcast episode, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss why support matters. They shine the light on how families may feel when facing breastfeeding difficulties, the vulnerability and the urgency of seeking help in the early days and at every stage of their feeding journey. The holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed and the listeners are encouraged to reach out if breastfeeding support and information is needed. Episode

LLL 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 backed up by the latest scientific