IS BREASTFEEDING REALLY 'NATURAL'?

In this episode, I met to have a chat with Wendy Lever. Wendy is an IBCLC and has been helping women with breastfeeding since 2013. She herself is a mum of two big kids and admits that while she thinks in theory her job shouldn't even exist, the need for it now is higher than ever. Wendy helped me with breastfeeding when Leon was 2 weeks old and her advice literally saved my sanity and allowed us to work through the difficulties and have the milky journey we wanted to have.

We've attempted to address and answer those questions:

* why is there a need for lactation consultants - why isn't it so easy nowadays to just say - 'women have been breastfeeding for ages so you can do it too'
* is breastfeeding really 'natural'
* why is feeding babies such a hot topic and why do people care so much how other people feed their babies
* should women feel guilty about their parenting choices?
* why women should feel angry and who with?
* what she thinks is the most important thing to look out for when feeding newborns
* whether fed or breast is best

It's been a fascinating chat. I'm sure any mama no matter how they fed their babies, will find it interesting to listen to.

If you feel like you need support in your breastfeeding journey you can find Wendy on Facebook and via her website: www.wendyleveribclc.com