Midwife Emma Ireland
This episode is all about initiating that first feed and why skin to skin is the ultimate breastfeeding reset for you and your baby.
Emma Ireland is a midwife of nine years, has delivered hundreds of babies at the Lyell McEwin Hospital in South Australia. She is also a close friend after we formed part of an online mother’s group when COVID-19 hit early on during our maternity leave.
In this episode:
Who a midwife goes to when they need help with breastfeeding
Why the first hour of skin to skin is so important, and how Dad can also get involved
How long on average it takes for a baby to attach to the breast for the first feed
How to set yourself up for good milk supply in the first 36-48 hours
All the benefits of breastfeeding
Why every woman who gives birth is a warrior
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