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The Making Mama Well Podcast with Dr. Pip Houghton

Dr. Pip Houghton talks to real mamas, pregnant and parenting people about maternal mental health and the "normal hard stuff" that all newly parenting families experience. Through real patient stories, Dr. Pip will address common maternal mental health questions. Making Mama Well exists to make sure no mama feels alone in her experience. You are still a good mom. With help, you will be well. TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the episodes in the show will dive into hard topics including but not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts and birth trauma. This podcast series is part of a perinatal mental health project and is an initiative ofthe Campbell River and District Division of Family Practice, supported with funding from the Shared Care Committee – a partnership of Doctors of BC and the BC government. Musical stylings and sound editing for this series were provided by Nick Houghton and Hootin’ Music.The stories in this podcast are intended for education purposes only and not to be viewed as a substitute for personal medical advice.

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It's Not Supposed to Hurt Like This - Dr. Pip talks to Katie and IBCLC Jamie on breastfeeding challenges and mental health

July 26, 2022 • Phillippa

In this episode I talk to Katie, mama to two and Jamie, mama to four, IBCLC, RN and MA in Counselling Psychology candidate. Katie shares her journey in breastfeeding including challenges with mastitis, oversupply and latch all of which contributed to mental health distress in the postpartum period. We talk how to prepare for infant feeding in pregnancy, what to expect in the first 24-48 hours postpartum and what to do if breastfeeding is not working well for you.

Know that while breastfeeding is natural; it is not always easy. Know that while breastfeeding does offer health benefits to your baby; nothing benefits your baby more than a healthy mama. If breastfeeding is not working for you, know that there are other infant feeding options out there and that you are still a good mom, no matter HOW you choose to feed your baby.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
https://www.makingmamawell.ca/blog/when-breastfeeding-isnt-working-for-you
https://www.lllc.ca/
https://kellymom.com/
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/babys-best-chance
https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/pregnancy-birth-services/right-start