Breastfeeding ... with ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association)
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Ep 37 - Breastfeeding Stories ... Breastfeeding through cancer, chemo, and milk sharing
28/12/2025 | 1h 4 mins.Katie’s story of breastfeeding through a cancer diagnosis, with unwavering support from her sister Emma and her local community.
Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here:
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/podcast-ep-37-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-through-cancer-chemo-and-milk-sharing
Links to resources and information discussed in this episode:
Position Statement on Donor Milk - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/POL_StatementDonorMilk_V4.pdf
Medicines info lines - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-and-medicines
Donor Milk - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/donor-milk
Relactation and Induced Lactation - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/relactation-and-induced-lactation
Using a Supply Line - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/supply-line
Expressing to Relactate or Induce Lactation - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/expressing-relactate-or-induce-lactation
Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-your-premature-baby
Increasing Your Supply - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/increasing-supply
Breastfeeding and Medicines - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-and-medicines
When You or Your Baby Need to Go to Hospital - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/going-to-hospital
Breastfeeding support:
National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7
LiveChat
Find your local ABA group
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey, with guests Emma and Katie. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews.
Produced by, Simone Casey, Jessica Leonard, Jennifer Hurrell and Eleanor Kippen. We thank Emma and Katie for generously sharing their story with us.
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- Jennifer’s story of breastfeeding through postnatal depression, and the strength she found in her community.
Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here : https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ep-36-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-and-postnatal-depression
Links to resources and information discussed in this episode:
Perinatal mental health support:
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - 1300 726 306
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Factsheets
Royal Women's Hospital - Medicines and breastfeeding fact sheet
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) - Postnatal factsheets for women and their families
Black Dog Institute – Anxiety and Depression during pregnancy and the postnatal period
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - Fact sheets available on multiple topics
Beyond Blue - Parenting and mental health
Breastfeeding and medications information:
Breastfeeding and medications including contact numbers for medicine information lines in your state
Breastfeeding support:
National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7
LiveChat
Find your local ABA group
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Jennifer Hurrell.
Audio editing, show notes and transcript by Jessica Leonard.
Produced by Jennifer Hurrell, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. We thank Jennifer for generously sharing her story with us.
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 Ep 35 - Breastfeeding and ... Postnatal Depression with Expert Guest Dr Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
11/12/2025 | 37 mins.Nicole talks with health psychologist and IBCLC Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about postnatal depression, how breastfeeding can support maternal mental health, and practical strategies for recovery.
Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here : https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ep-35-breastfeeding-and-postnatal-depression
Content warning: This episode discusses trauma, including mention of childhood sexual assault, military sexual trauma, social isolation, and family violence. While no specific details are shared, we encourage you to consider whether this episode is right for you before listening.
Links to resources and information discussed in this episode:
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett's website:
https://kathleenkendall-tackett.com/
Perinatal mental health support:
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - 1300 726 306
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Factsheets
Royal Women's Hospital - Medicines and breastfeeding fact sheet
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) - Postnatal factsheets for women and their families
Black Dog Institute – Anxiety and Depression during pregnancy and the postnatal period
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - Fact sheets available on multiple topics
Beyond Blue - Parenting and mental health
Breastfeeding and medications information:
Breastfeeding and medications including contact numbers for medicine information lines in your state
Breastfeeding support:
National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7
LiveChat
Find your local ABA group
Credits: This episode is presented by Nicole Bridges, with guest Kathleen Kendall-Tackett.
Audio editing, show notes and transcript by Jessica Leonard.
Produced by Nicole Bridges, Jennifer Hurrell, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen.
We thank Dr Kendall-Tackett for generously sharing her expertise with us.
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-helpEp 34 - Breastfeeding stories … Breastfeeding a baby with a rare metabolic disorder
14/11/2025 | 1h 15 mins.Yolanda shares her journey of breastfeeding her baby after a PKU diagnosis, finding strength, support, and hope along the way.
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ep-34-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-baby-rare-metabolic-disorder
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Simone Casey. We thank Yolanda for sharing her story with us.
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- Why won’t my baby sleep? Eight months can be a tricky age, and lots of parents find things change quickly. Jessica and Jennifer chat about what’s going on at this stage of development.
Get links to resources and information discussed, and the episode transcript here: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA/ep-33-breastfeeding-and-8-month-old-baby
Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonardand Jennifer Hurrell. Audio editing and show notes by Jessica Leonard. Transcription by Leanne Matthews. Produced by Belinda Chambers, Jessica Leonard and Jennifer Hurrell.
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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‘Breastfeeding … with ABA’ is a podcast brought to you by volunteers from the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Made by parents, for parents, it covers the questions you want answers to. You’ll hear our volunteers and experts talk about what to expect in the early days, supply, sleep, poo and much more. Backed up by evidence from a source you can trust, Breastfeeding ... with ABA will support you through breastfeeding and beyond. You’ll also hear breastfeeding stories from real mums, dads and grandparents, sharing their challenges and triumphs. For more information about 'Breastfeeding ... with ABA' visit our website: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeedingwithABA
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