Joining us for a 3 part mini series is Joelleen Winduss Paye IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Naturopath, Midwife, Educator and Founder of JWP Care. Joelleen is a holistic lactation consultant with over 13 years of experience supporting breastfeeding families. She combines her knowledge to help parents feel guided and confident in their feeding journey. As a holistic Lactation Consultant, Joelleen offers consultations at the Maternal Infant Wellbeing clinic in Parkville, in-home visits in most inner-Melbourne suburbs and virtual consultations worldwide.
In today's episode - we are discussing weaning. Joelleen shares her insights and practical advice to help parents navigate this common transition.
Key Discussion Points:
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Introduction to Weaning
Definition of weaning and its journey
Three different approaches: mother-led, baby-led, and mutual weaning
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Common Reasons for Weaning
Challenges and mental health concerns leading to early weaning
Impact of physical demands during pregnancy on breastfeeding
Balancing breastfeeding needs with overall well-being
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Factors Influencing Weaning
Times of change: returning to work, pregnancy, moving house
Tandem feeding - feeding both a newborn and a sibling
Addressing fixable breastfeeding challenges
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Supporting Parents Through Weaning
The importance of finding balance and happiness for the parent
Coping with emotional and hormonal changes
Nutritional support, multivitamins, protein, vitamin D, and magnesium
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Emotional Aspects of Weaning
Recognizing the identity shift and sense of loss
Celebrating the end of the breastfeeding journey
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Supporting Babies Through Weaning
Transitioning with communication, involving the baby
Associating breastfeeding time with different foods
Finding alternative ways to bond and soothe
Resources discussed in episode:
ABA The Notepad
JWP Journal 1
JWP Journal 2
Growing Weaning episode
The tenth (Use JWP10 for 10% off at The Memo)
Pas the first six months and beyond: by Emma Pickett IBCLC
Connect with Joelleen:
Website: www.jwp.care
IG: @jwp.ibclc
Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/jwp.ibclc
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MKNDTz0Fnc5du5XDyF0lI
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eMBFQenx9A
Join Joelleen for a live Preparing For Breastfeeding Workshop: https://jwp.care/live-workshop/ (Sept 6th, Nov 8th) Use code SLEEP20 for 20% off your ticket.
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**Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.**