Breastfeeding with Down Syndrome

Makes Milk with Emma Pickett

There are many outdated perceptions and myths around Down syndrome, one being that ‘babies with Down syndrome can’t breastfeed.’ March 21st is World Down Syndrome day and this year’s theme is #EndTheStereotypes. Peer supporter Sarah Ojar, breastfeeding coordinator for the charity ‘Positive about Down Syndrome’, shares her experience of breastfeeding her son Zephy and working with other breastfeeding families and explains that breastfeeding can be a positive and happy experience, especially with support.

You can follow Sarah on Instagram @chromosomes_and_curls

My new book, ‘Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding: a Guide to Weaning for Professionals, Supporters and Parents’, is out now.

You can get 10% off the book at the Jessica Kingsley press website, that's uk.jkp.com using the code MMPE10 at checkout.

Follow me on Twitter @MakesMilk and on Instagram @emmapickettibclc or find out more on my website www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com

Resources mentioned -

The Lived Experience - Breastfeeding a baby with Down syndrome www.positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.uk/breastfeeding/

https://positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/12112-PADS-Breastfeeding-Report_Oct2022.pdf

DSUK - Down Syndrome UK www.downsyndromeuk.co.uk

Breastfeeding a baby with Down Syndrome - The Breastfeeding Network www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/diversity-in-breastfeeding/breastfeeding-a-baby-with-downs-syndrome/

This podcast is presented by Emma Pickett IBCLC, and produced by Emily Crosby Media.