Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums
This go-to podcast for new parents offers expert advice, practical tips, and thoughtful discussions about all things baby-related!
New parents will be armed and ready to tackle any niggling or overwhelming concerns they may have about their babies.
Hosted by a paediatric physiotherapist (and mum!) with more than 20 years experience working with babies and children, this podcast dives into the unique challenges and joys of caring for newborns and infants.
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* Should I swaddle my newborn?
* How to fix a flat head in babies
* Why won't my baby sleep?
* Reasons for late walking in babies
* What is hypermobility?
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Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums
E 21: Struggling with Breastfeeding? Latch, Milk Supply and Newborn Feeding Explained
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Breastfeeding is often described as “natural”—but for many mums, it’s anything but easy.
In this episode, I’m joined by lactation consultant and paediatric nurse Michelle Kuteyi of the Baby Care Consultancy, who shares clear, practical strategies to help you feel confident feeding your baby, whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combining both.
We cover everything from painful latch and low milk supply to cluster feeding and newborn feeding cues, with simple explanations that will completely change how you approach feeding in those early weeks.
If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure if your baby is getting enough milk, this episode is for you.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
- The CHINS method for a pain-free, effective latch
- How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk (without guessing)
- The real reason babies feed so frequently in the early days
- What cluster feeding actually means
- The biggest mistake affecting milk supply (and how to fix it)
- Why pumping output doesn’t reflect your actual supply
- How to transition from breast to bottle without refusal
- The truth about foods, teas, and “milk-boosting” products
👶 Key Takeaways:
- Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both mum and baby
- Frequent feeding in the early days is normal and necessary
- Milk supply works on supply and demand, not schedules
- A painful latch is not normal and can be fixed
- Babies don’t just feed for hunger - they feed for regulation and comfort
🧠 Practical Tips You Can Start Today:
- Feed your baby based on cues, not the clock
- Aim for 8–10 feeds per day in the early weeks
- Use nappies (wet + dirty) to track intake
- Prioritise night feeds or pumping to protect supply
- Keep baby close, supported, and aligned when feeding
- Don’t compare your journey to others—especially online
💛 Support & Resources:
If you’re struggling with feeding, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
You can connect with Michelle here!
Connect with Lisa here!
For help on:
Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!
Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!