In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall delves into breastfeeding care with Dr Briony Andrew and Dr Jacqui Wagner, GP Obstetricians and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants. Research has found that just 17-22% of babies in Aotearoa New Zealand and 29-37% of babies in Australia are exclusively breastfed at six months. Breastfeeding is a learned skill, with many mothers requiring help and support to overcome common challenges such as low supply, or pain during feeding. It is vital that women’s healthcare professionals are equipped with evidence-based recommendations and resources to support new mothers on their breastfeeding journeys. Dr Andrew and Dr Wagner unpack antenatal education and expression of colostrum, common complications such as mastitis and blocked ducts, low supply, taking medications while breastfeeding, and much more. They emphasise that no two breastfeeding experiences are the same, and so individualised care is essential to support the best outcomes for mother and baby. 🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) E-Lactancia MotherToBaby Fact Sheets Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols 📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733 💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues. RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care. The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

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