Jen and Amy chat to the wonderful Lucy Ruddle IBCLC about her new book 'Mixed Up: Combination Feeding By Choice or Necessity', which is an absolute must read for any health visitor wanting to give evidence based information to families about combining formula and breastmilk.
Combination feeding is massively under-rated and misunderstood; despite being central to almost every UK parents feeding journey.
In this episode we cover the toxicity of the 'formula versus breastmilk' debate and how to honestly and sensitively negotiate conversations with families who have introduced formula, the WHO code and how to safely and confidently practice within it as well as different types of combined feeding and their value.
If you have something to add to our discussion or would like to give us some feedback we would love to hear from you at iamahealthvisitor@gmail.com
Resources and Further Reading:
Lucy Ruddle IBCLC
https://www.facebook.com/LucyruddleIBCLC/
The WHO code:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/international-code-marketing-breastmilk-substitutes-resources/the-code/
Combination feeding is massively under-rated and misunderstood; despite being central to almost every UK parents feeding journey.
In this episode we cover the toxicity of the 'formula versus breastmilk' debate and how to honestly and sensitively negotiate conversations with families who have introduced formula, the WHO code and how to safely and confidently practice within it as well as different types of combined feeding and their value.
If you have something to add to our discussion or would like to give us some feedback we would love to hear from you at iamahealthvisitor@gmail.com
Resources and Further Reading:
Lucy Ruddle IBCLC
https://www.facebook.com/LucyruddleIBCLC/
The WHO code:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/international-code-marketing-breastmilk-substitutes-resources/the-code/
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