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The Feeding Couch

Katie James
Breastfeeding
Motherhood
Parenting
Mental Health
Tongue Tie
Breastfeeding Challenges
Postpartum
Weaning
Lactation Consulting
Women's Mental Health
Early Postpartum Challenges
Home Birth
Postpartum Doula
Traumatic Birth Experience
Postpartum Care
Bonding
Bed Sharing
Teething
Lactation
Feeding Journeys

Welcome to The Feeding Couch podcast; a place where the real, uncensored, breastfeeding and postpartum stories are told. I am a midwife and Lactation Consultant and over the decades working with families I’ve seen a variety of feeding journeys and I can tell you that not one of them is the same. In our worId of perfect portrayal of postpartum on social media its time to shine a light on what's rea... more

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Latest Episodes

I am saying goodbye. Why?

I started this podcast as at that time there wasn't really anyone in the podcast space focusing on the feeding stories. But now there is. Bigger podcasts have picked up on this important topic. Podcasts who had previously s... more

In this episode I’m joined by Nandi—a midwife, doula, and Hypnobirthing educator based in Sweden. But beyond her professional expertise Nandi is also a mother of three—an 18-year-old daughter and two sons, aged 10 and 6—all of whom were breastfed, th... more

Today, I’m joined by Bria—a mother of two, living in Grenada in the West Indies—who has embraced breastfeeding as more than just feeding. From her first-ever public feed on the London Underground to nursing a four-year-old despite outside opinions, B... more

In this episode Claire joins me;  a mum of five and midwife, whose feeding journeys have been anything but straightforward. After breastfeeding her first baby with ease for a year, she assumed it would be the same with the rest—but life had other pla... more

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Recent Guests

Sophie Walker
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Australian Birth Stories
Episode: Sophie Walker: Three Babies, Three Journeys: Breastfeeding, Sleep Deprivation & Trusting Yourself
Hannah Gill
A wife, mother of two, and passionate advocate for empowering childbirth and motherhood.
Episode: Hannah - Two breastfeeding experiences - Milk protein allergy, a week in the NICU, latch issues & ties, bed sharing
Zoe Gardiner
Research scientist studying for her PhD and founder of Postpartum Matters CIC, a nonprofit supporting women's health and postpartum experiences.
Postpartum Matters CIC
Episode: Zoe - Posterior tongue tie, nipple shields, milk blebs, toddler feeding, to setting up a postpartum support hub
Claire Summers
A seasoned travel influencer, yoga teacher, and a passionate advocate for conscious parenting and wellness.
Claire's Itchy Feet
Episode: Claire - Breastfeeding and expressing for her baby born at 29 weeks
Ros Ginn
Mum to three children, hypnobirthing instructor, and doula
Episode: Ros Ginn - three babies, three tongue ties and three very different feeding experiences!
Heather O'Shea
Midwife and single mother who co-parents with her best friend.
Episode: Heather O'Shea - challenging start to breastfeeding, baby in SCBU for a few days, early formula top ups and triple feeding and dealing with low milk supply.

Host

Katie James
Midwife and Lactation Consultant

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Solace through stories

    Feeling isolated in the midst of triple feeding, this podcast is exactly what I needed! Loving the variety of stories and Katie’s commentary. Wishing I had considered feeding as much as I did pregnancy and birth. Grateful for this resource and hoping there’s more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bzygutis
    United States7 months ago
  • You’ve done it again Katie

    This is such an excellent podcast. Moving, informative, and relatable. Just wonderful to hear these stories and know you aren’t alone or to know what you might expect if you plan on breast-feeding. You are covering just about every possibility with love, humor and good information. I’m especially moved by the description of what it is all about to breast-feed the emotion, the bonding and sometimes the difficulty. Fantastic job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woodstockdoula
    United States9 months ago
  • Love it!

    Great to listen to a range of breastfeeding experiences: beautiful interviews and so helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily from Kiama
    Australia10 months ago
  • Love this

    I I feel the emphasis is more on the ‘couch’ than ‘feeding’ per se. I love that. I could listen to Mums talking about their journey all day. Long may this podcast continue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gentle Mummy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love this podcast

    Every episode is full of gems about feeding, birth, womanhood and mothering. Can’t wait for more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jn8400
    Switzerlanda year ago

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Feedback highlights the importance of the podcast as a resource for both parents seeking support and professionals looking for educational content.
Listeners appreciate the variety of breastfeeding stories and valuable insights shared, making them feel connected and understood during their own journeys.
The honest and heartfelt narratives resonate well, emphasizing that mothers are not alone in their experiences and challenges.

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Mel - Many off putting messages, yet breastfeeding and bed sharing for 18 months as she trusted herself deeply
Q: Can you tell me your story about breastfeeding?
Mel reflects on her challenging breastfeeding journey, discussing her struggles with a late milk supply, societal pressures, and her commitment to breastfeeding on demand.
Sophie Walker: Three Babies, Three Journeys: Breastfeeding, Sleep Deprivation & Trusting Yourself
Q: Tell me about the cluster feedings and how they progressed or became something that you could cope with?
It's important to allow yourself to feel how you're feeling, and that weaning can be a long and winding journey with many ups and downs.
Hannah - Breastfeeding her second baby through critical illness and unimaginable loss. Feeling the love, hope and forever bond from being able to breastfeed.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your family setup and introduce yourself to our audience?
Hannah introduces herself, mentioning her husband Ben and their three children: Loan, Maisie, and Theo. She highlights her role in breastfeeding support.
Ros Ginn - three babies, three tongue ties and three very different feeding experiences!
Q: If there’s one last message you could leave for someone who is pregnant and listening to this, or someone who's in those first early days and weeks and maybe struggling with feeding with similar issues to you, what would you say to them?
I think on the feeding side of things, if it's hard, ask for help. Like there is help out there.
Ros Ginn - three babies, three tongue ties and three very different feeding experiences!
Q: If you could write a letter back to your pre-pregnant self or your first pregnant self, what do you think you'd want to tell yourself?
I think I would want to tell myself to trust that my body can do things, like and to really listen to my instinct.

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What is The Feeding Couch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A platform for unfiltered discussions, this podcast focuses on the diverse and complex experiences surrounding breastfeeding and postpartum journeys. By bringing together mothers' stories and expert insights, it aims to destigmatize the challenges faced while feeding babies at different stages. Topics such as emotional bonds, societal pressures, maternal mental health, and the realities of motherhood are frequently tackled, providing a comprehensive look at breastfeeding that goes beyond traditional narratives. This approach makes it an invaluable resource for both parents and professionals in the healthcare field.

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1. The Great Birth Rebellion
2. Australian Birth Stories
3. Beyond the Bump
4. Free Birth Society
5. Birthing Instincts

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Recent guests on The Feeding Couch include:

1. Sophie Walker
2. Hannah Gill
3. Zoe Gardiner
4. Claire Summers
5. Ros Ginn
6. Heather O'Shea

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