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 With Lucy Ruddle IBCLC

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We are Health Visitors in the UK and this podcast is for other Health Visitors, parents or anyone who works with families from antenatal to 5yrs. In each episode we chat about professional issues, common practice questions and cutting edge research to keep your knowledge current. We've done the reading and we'll discuss it together over a cup of tea, giving you the concise headlines you need to know to feel confident and prepared.
 
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Jenny & Amy

Combination Feeding With Lucy Ruddle IBCLC

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