Episode 107: How a Difficult Birth Impacts Breastfeeding: Interview with Katie James

Welcome to Season 5 of the Finding Your Village podcast!Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are discussing how a difficult birth can impact breastfeeding and my guest to talk about this is Katie James. Katie James is a registered Midwife and Lactation consultant. She has worked for the last 20+ years in clinical practice and education in the UK, Australia, and of course now virtually all over the globe, supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum. Her passion lies in education, whether of women, their families, or student midwives and birth workers. Her specialty lies in the field of lactation and the postpartum period, as well as supporting young teenage pregnant women, women with alcohol , drug, and/or mental health issues during pregnancy. She currently produces and hosts the podcast The Midwives Cauldron with her co-host and old friend Dr Rachel Reed.In today’s episode we are discussed: How difficult or traumatic births may impact breastfeedingTriple feedingIf you are experiencing any issues with breastfeeding, please seek out a lactation consultant“Put the baby in the kitchen” - Skin to skin contact is so important for newborns!How to get in touch with Katie: The Midwife’s Cauldron PodcastInstagramHow to get in touch with me: Get the Postpartum Online Class!Follow me on Instagram and on TikTokFind other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcastVisit www.keepsakecastle.com today!Support the show