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 started and dropped off, have once again picked up and are telling these stories... AND I am so thrilled! They have a bigger audience, they have further reach. And that is all I wanted; that our collective feeding stories, not just the birth stories, of women, babies and new parents were told. That a space was given to speak on this often complex and fraught topic.

I shall keep the podcast up as a resource of course. If you care to, please do donate and buy me a coffee for the hosting costs of keeping both my podcasts available to everyone. :)

This podcast has been a joy, and I’m endlessly grateful to you—my listeners—for being part of it. Your messages, stories, and support have meant everything.

But don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere! You can still find me online, in my courses, and on social media.

With love and thanks

Katie x

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– Pregnant or just had your baby? Start with The Feeding Couch

– A midwife, doula, or health professional? Join Breastfeeding & Lactation: The Fundamentals

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The information in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. While we aim for accuracy, no guarantee is made that the content is error-free or up to date. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for individual concerns.

The Feeding Couch podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on any of the content provided.

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, though each journey looked very different.

From struggling with painful latching and early formula supplementation with her first, to recovering from a c-section and learning the power of breast compressions with her second, to finally experiencing a smoother, more confident journey with her third—each baby shaped not just her motherhood, but also her work as a midwife and doula.

We’ll also be diving into Swedish maternity care, a system often praised for its NICU care but one that has notable differences when it comes to birth and postpartum support.

We’ll be talking about the emotional and physical contrasts of cesarean and vaginal birth, the way language shapes a mother’s experience—no matter how many babies she’s had, and the invaluable role of postpartum support, including doulas.

You can find Nandi: https://www.nandizulu.com/

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Get your FREE Milk Supply Confidence Kit

Feel calm, informed and confident about breastfeeding—whether you’re a parent or a professional.

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Online Courses by Katie James

– Pregnant or just had your baby? Start with The Feeding Couch

– A midwife, doula, or health professional? Join Breastfeeding & Lactation: The Fundamentals

Support the Show

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🎶 Music by Joseph McDade

Disclaimer

The information in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. While we aim for accuracy, no guarantee is made that the content is error-free or up to date. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for individual concerns.

The Feeding Couch podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on any of the content provided.

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, Bria has navigated her journey with strength and conviction.

She shares how witnessing women breastfeed before becoming a mother shaped her own openness, the pain and power of feeding through a medicalised birth, and the raw beauty of her second experience—free-birthing in an AirBnB just an hour before checkout, and feeling the deep, invisible connection between her newborn and her body.

Breastfeeding, for Bria, is a message to the world: I am these children’s mother—do not question me.

Send us Fan Mail

Resources & Links

Get your FREE Milk Supply Confidence Kit

Feel calm, informed and confident about breastfeeding—whether you’re a parent or a professional.

Download here

Online Courses by Katie James

– Pregnant or just had your baby? Start with The Feeding Couch

– A midwife, doula, or health professional? Join Breastfeeding & Lactation: The Fundamentals

Support the Show

If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review

🎶 Music by Joseph McDade

Disclaimer

The information in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. While we aim for accuracy, no guarantee is made that the content is error-free or up to date. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for individual concerns.

The Feeding Couch podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on any of the content provided.