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Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Emma Pickett

134 episodes

3 days ago

This week, I’m speaking to the wonderful Stella and Michelle, about breastfeeding their 4 year old nurslings. They delve into the challenges, societal perceptions, and personal boundaries set throughout their journeys. Both emphasize the importance of following your instincts, setting limits, and maintaining emotional connections. They highlight the misconceptions around breastfeeding older children and offer valuable advice on dealing with judgemental relatives, starting school and breastfee...

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This week, I’m speaking to the wonderful Stella and Michelle, about breastfeeding their 4 year old nurslings. They delve into the challenges, societal perceptions, and personal boundaries set throughout their journeys. Both emphasize the importance of following your instincts, setting limits, and maintaining emotional connections. They highlight the misconceptions around breastfeeding older children and offer valuable advice on dealing with judgemental relatives, starting school and breastfee...

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Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Breastfeeding a 4 year old with Stella and Michelle

This week, I’m speaking to the wonderful Stella and Michelle, about breastfeeding their 4 year old nurslings. They delve into the challenges, societal perceptions, and personal boundaries set throughout their journeys. Both emphasize the importance of following your instincts, setting limits, and maintaining emotional connections. They highlight the misconceptions around breastfeeding older children and offer valuable advice on dealing with judgemental relatives, starting school and breastfee...

3 days ago

1 hour

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Lindsey's story - weaning Ada

If you’re tandem nursing and wondering how your older child will ever wean when you are constantly feeding your baby, this is the episode for you! My guest this week is the lovely Lindsey Bouchard, a nurse from Massachusetts who has two daughters, Ada and Violet. Lindsey talks about her experience of oversupply and returning to work when Ada was just a few months old. She shares her experiences of night shifts, milk donation, and tandem nursing. When Violet was born six months ago, Ada gradua...

1 week ago

52 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Breastfeeding a 3 yr old with Lara and Michelle

Merry Christmas to you, if you are celebrating this week. I hope you are surrounded by love and joy this holiday season. This episode, I’m speaking to two mums, Lara and Michelle, about their experiences breastfeeding their three year olds. Lara, from South London, has two children: Noor, aged 3, and Layla, who is a newborn. She is tandem feeding them both. Michelle, from Cumbria, has three boys. Her eldest is in his early twenties. Then she is tandem feeding her 3 year old and her near...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Florence's story - returning to breastfeeding after a break

If ever there was someone who ticked all the boxes for breastfeeding challenges, it might be my guest this week. Florence East’s experience of feeding her son, Fred, includes a C-section birth, latching issues, nipple pain, and a diagnosis of tongue tie, which led to the use of nipple shields and eventually, exclusive pumping. She discusses her experiences with triple feeding, renting a hospital-grade pump, and using domperidone to increase milk supply. Despite numerous challenges...

3 weeks ago

1 hour

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Aisha's story - bigger boobs and two breastfeeding mums

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Aisha Graham from Bristol. Aisha is mum to a nine-month-old daughter, and a five-year-old son, who her wife Lauren gave birth to. Our conversation delves into the dynamics of a same-sex family, co-nursing decisions, advocating for yourself and the importance of support during complex medical situations, including Aisha’s unexpected appendectomy shortly after childbirth which meant dealing with an emergency hospitalisation with an 11-day-old baby nursling...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Beatrice's story - natural term breastfeeding and NBH supporting

My guest this week is the fabulous Beatrice Dane, a hypnobirthing instructor and breastfeeding supporter from Melton Mowbray. Bea discusses her early interest in motherhood, and her experiences breastfeeding her first child, Aria, to 4 years and 8 months, and her second child, Sam, who is still feeding today at 2. We touch on the challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding, the impact of family and professional support, and Bea's roles as a hypnobirthing teacher, breastfeeding support worker, an...

1 month ago

57 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Caprice's story - Black Mothers Matter

Today, I’m talking to the brilliant Caprice Fox, an educator and advocate from Bristol, about her experiences and advocacy work related to breastfeeding and inclusivity. We discuss the importance of representation and inclusive practices in breastfeeding campaigns and the damage of micro-agressions. Caprice shares her personal story and talks about her co-parenting journey with her wife, Holly. We also talk about her work with Black Mothers Matter and the importance of addressing systemic rac...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Amy's story - breastfeeding through losses

This week, I’m honoured to be joined by Amy Viniski, a breastfeeding peer supporter and mindful breastfeeding practitioner, to share her personal experiences with pregnancy loss while breastfeeding. Amy candidly shares the emotional and physical challenges she faced through multiple losses, including an ectopic pregnancy and miscarriages. We discuss the misconceptions surrounding breastfeeding and miscarriage risk, the importance of support, and balancing personal grief while continuing to ca...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Gabrielle's story - tandem feeding and the protection of breastfeeding

This week I’m speaking to the lovely Gabby from Edinburgh about her experiences with tandem breastfeeding her two children, who are three and a half years and 10 months old. Gabby discusses the practicalities and challenges of her tandem feeding journey, including co-sleeping, night weaning, and dealing with her eldest child's sleep apnea. She shares her struggles with breastfeeding her younger child, who initially refused to latch due to her infection, and the steps she took, including seeki...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Low milk supply with Caoimhe Whelan IBCLC

This week, I’m talking to the wonderful Caoimhe Whelan IBCLC, an Irish lactation consultant and author, about her specialist subject, primary low milk supply. Caoimhe shares her research on insufficient glandular tissue and its impact on breastfeeding mothers and families. We talk about antenatal and postnatal support, the complexities of diagnosing low milk supply, and the role of technology and galactagogues. You can find out more about Caoimhe on her website https://latch.ie/ and fin...

2 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Maryam's story - being a doctor with breastfeeding challenges

This week I’m talking to the fabulous Maryam, a doctor and mother from Manchester, about her breastfeeding journey. Despite initial struggles, including mixed advice, nipple shields, a tongue-tie, and pump issues, Maryam remained determined and successfully transitioned back from triple feeding to exclusive breastfeeding. We explore the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the role of family support, and the impact of her experiences on her professional perspective as a doctor. Maryam...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Weaning Q&A with Carly from Seed Pod, Part 2

This week, we have two back-to-back episodes answering your questions about weaning. To do so, I’m joined by the brilliant Carly Facius, Midwife, IBCLC, Women's Circle Facilitator and Aware Parenting Mentor. We delve into question topics ranging from weaning a toddler while tandem feeding, addressing night-time feeds, and managing breastfeeding with neurodiverse children. To find a list of questions, please consult the transcript of this episode. You can find out more about Carly ...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Weaning Q&A with Carly from Seed Pod, Part 1

This week, we have two back-to-back episodes answering your questions about weaning. To do so, I’m joined by the brilliant Carly Facius, Midwife, IBCLC, Women's Circle Facilitator and Aware Parenting Mentor. We delve into question topics ranging from weaning a toddler while tandem feeding, addressing night-time feeds, and managing breastfeeding with neurodiverse children. To find a list of questions, please consult the transcript of this episode. You can find out more about Carly ...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Research on breastfeeding beyond two with Joelle Morgan

This week, I’m speaking to Joelle Morgan, an NHS research midwife, about her recent qualitative study on the experiences and challenges of breastfeeding beyond two years in the UK. We start off with Joelle’s own breastfeeding journey and how she came to carry out the research. She shares insights from mothers on social media support, the lack of healthcare guidance on weaning, and the underrepresentation of extended breastfeeding in research. We also touch on the broader implications for publ...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Ruth's story - breastfeeding with craniosynostosis

This week, I’m talking to Ruth from Lincolnshire about her experiences breastfeeding her son Rowan, who was diagnosed with craniosynostosis - a condition in which a baby's skull bones fuse too early, leading to an unusually shaped head and potential brain issues. Ruth established breastfeeding despite Rowan's early medical challenges, including a NICU stay with a collapsed lung, and has continued to feed him through the use of a cranial distractor to treat his craniosynostosis. Rowan is now a...

3 months ago

54 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

PMDD and breastfeeding with Lucy Webber IBCLC

The brilliant Lucy Webber IBCLC returns to talk to me today, and this time about a subject that is personal to her - PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Lucy shares her personal experiences with PMDD, the importance of recognizing its symptoms, and the need for proper support. We talk about the challenges families face with the impact of returning menstrual cycles on lactation, especially when coupled with the severe symptoms of PMDD. We also explore the intersection of PMDD with pe...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Claire's story - milk donation after loss. Part 2

This week’s story will be a difficult listen for some, but such an important story to share. I’m talking to Claire-Michelle Pearson about being a ‘Snowdrop donor’ at Hearts Milk Bank after the death of her son, Rupert. We’ve split the episode into two parts. Part 2 is about her milk donation journey and the birth of Rory, her five-month old (and we do make a reference to other losses more briefly.) Claire and her husband Russell tried to conceive for several years before she conceived Rupert....

3 months ago

41 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Claire's story - milk donation after loss. Part 1

This week’s story will be a difficult listen for some, but such an important story to share. I’m talking to Claire-Michelle Pearson about being a ‘Snowdrop donor’ at Hearts Milk Bank after the death of her son, Rupert. We’ve split the episode into two parts. Part 1 covers Claire’s pregnancy with Rupert and his loss. Part 2 is about her milk donation journey and the birth of Rory, her five-month old (and we do make a reference to other losses more briefly.) Claire and her husband Russell tried...

3 months ago

49 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Hannah's story - IGT and working with Imogen Unger IBCLC

This week, I’m joined by two special guests: Hannah Clapham, mum of two and a holistic sleep coach, and Imogen Unger, a seasoned lactation consultant with over 20 years of experience. Hannah has Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT) and struggled with her first breastfeeding experience. She was better-prepared for her second experience, bolstered by Imogen's support, and continues to breastfeed her two-year- old son to this day. We discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing low m...

3 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett: breastfeeding from the beginning to the end

Becky’s story - a solo motherhood journey

Part two of our exploration of solo mums by choice features Becky's breastfeeding journey with her two-year-old son, Struan. Becky shares her experience with day weaning, initially influenced by societal pressures to stop breastfeeding to improve sleep, but ultimately finding a balance that works for her and Struan. The conversation also delves into Becky’s considerations for having a second child through IVF, her decision-making process around solo motherhood, and her support network. ...

4 months ago

47 minutes