Bust five common breastfeeding myths every postpartum doula should know. Learn evidence-based responses to help new parents feel confident and supported in their breastfeeding journey. A practical guide for doulas who want to provide reassurance and accurate information during the early weeks.

I chat with Newborn Mothers educator Antonia Anderson from Peaceful Postnatal, who teaches two modules on Breastfeeding in our Postpartum Education and Care Professional training. Together we discuss the social, historical and cultural structures impacting women's ability to breastfeed. At the core of this conversation, we challenge the belief that women are responsible for their own breastfeeding success. Instead, we explore the social and systemic change required to support mothers' breastfeeding journey.

Tzaddi is a mother, artist, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and founder of Bija Garden of Wellbeing, an initiative that seeks to reclaim our indigenous wellness as well as ease current suffering. Considering herself a Universal Soul, her Caribbean origins spring forth from Africa and India and she has lived in the UK, the US and India. Tzaddi specialises in Restorative practices with a focus on Pre and Postnatal care. She is delighted to share tools and jewels and techniques that will help reassure, restore and rejuvenate women at different stages of their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Pinky McKay is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected breastfeeding experts. She’s an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and best-selling author of 4 titles including Parenting By Heart and Sleeping Like a Baby, (Penguin Random House). Pinky specializes in gentle parenting styles that honour mothers’ natural instincts to respond to their babies.

As director of the HelpMe Feed Foundation, Maddy envisions a world where every baby is happy, healthy and flourishing. HelpMe Feed's mission is to enable parents and their communities to support breastfeeding using smart, modern, scalable technologies. Leading the HelpMe Feed app design, Maddy is an integral part of the founding team. She has presented in the media, give workshops and has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation for the past 10 years, focusing on using technology to improve lives.