The Neurodivergent Birth Podcast
A podcast exploring neurodivergent experiences of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, with the aim of improving support and outcomes for neurodivergent people and their families. Hosted by doula Victoria White.
The Neurodivergent Birth Podcast
S5 Ep 11: 8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth: Feeding Your Baby
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Welcome to week 8 of '8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth'! Today Victoria and Elizabeth of @elizabirth_doula and ND Birth Training Practitioner, talk about feeding your baby and finding what works for you and your family. We cover:
- Feeding choices: breast/chest feeding, formula, combination
- Sensory challenges of feeding (touch, smell, sounds, physical sensation)
- Executive function demands: tracking feeds, schedules, preparation
- Processing conflicting advice and information overload
- Your right to feed however works for you
- Reasonable adjustments for feeding support
Elizabeth lists some useful support resources including:
The National Breastfeeding Helpline: https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/
La Leche League: https://laleche.org.uk/
Drugs in breastmilk factsheets: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/
You can also access our Supporting Neurodivergent Lactation workshop here: https://www.themindfulbreastfeedingschool.com/courses/supporting-neurodivergent-lactation
Thank you for listening!
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