Breastfeeding Matters by La Leche League GB25 Huhti 2025

Breastfeeding Relationship with our Older Baby (from 8 months to pre-walking)

In this episode by LLLGB, volunteer breastfeedingcounsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the shift in the nursing relationship with our growing baby and the need for mothers to be able to voice their needs.

Breastfeeding is a foundation of human relationships and when we are communicating our needs to our growing baby and meeting their needs responsively, we are modelling respect for the needs of others.

This gradual evolution of the unconditional response to our newborn to being able to set some boundaries may not always feel comfortable. Baby biting, feeling ‘touched out’, nursing aversion during ovulation as well as needing orwanting to be away from our baby can provoke feelings of guilt and confusion.

The following topics are explored in this informal andopen-hearted episode:

- A baby’s intense need to be with his mother whichis as basic as the need for food

- How to take our own feelings into account whenbuilding a relationship at the breast

- How breastfeeding may look and feel around 8months and up to walking stage.

A holistic model of support offered by LLL is discussed andthe listeners are encouraged to reach out to LLLGB if breastfeeding support and information is needed.

LLLGB is a charity that offers mother to mother and parentto parent support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. The charity was foundedby seven mothers in 1956 and since then has accumulated a wealth of knowledgethat is now supported by the latest scientific evidence and research.

Episode Notes:

For breastfeeding support and informationplease visit: www.laleche.org.uk

https://laleche.org.uk/help-baby-bit/

https://laleche.org.uk/nursing-strikes/

https://laleche.org.uk/dont-enjoy-breastfeeding/

https://laleche.org.uk/dealing-with-criticism/

https://laleche.org.uk/breastfeeding-beyond-infancy/

https://laleche.org.uk/after-weaning-what-next/

https://laleche.org.uk/still-nursing/

https://laleche.org.uk/thinking-of-weaning/

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