"Breastfeeding isn’t just about feeding—it’s about connection, comfort, and transformation."

Maddie, a medical doctor and mother to a three-year-old, describes breastfeeding as a transformative experience that led her to switch careers from Obstetrics and Gynecology to public health. Initially, she saw breastfeeding as a casual choice but soon realised its deep emotional significance, especially after overcoming early challenges like weight loss and jaundice. Her journey inspired her to co-found MILC, a support network for breastfeeding doctors. She highlights systemic gaps in medical education, emphasizing the lack of lactation training for healthcare professionals. Passionate about change, she advocates for better breastfeeding support and hopes to establish lactation medicine as a recognized specialty.

"We need to do better. We need to change the system so that women get the support they deserve."

00:00 Introduction to the Holding Time Podcast

00:41 Meet Maddy: A Journey of Breastfeeding

01:56 The Impact of Breastfeeding on Career Choices

02:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Breastfeeding

07:12 The Role of Medical Professionals in Breastfeeding

10:59 Cultural and Structural Barriers to Breastfeeding

23:45 Future Goals and Aspirations for Breastfeeding Support

25:43 Conclusion and Acknowledgements

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