Ep 36 - Breastfeeding stories ... Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression

Jennifer’s story of breastfeeding through postnatal depression, and the strength she found in her community. 

Get links to resources and information discussed and the episode transcript here : https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ep-36-breastfeeding-stories-breastfeeding-and-postnatal-depression

Links to resources and information discussed in this episode: 

Perinatal mental health support: 

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - 1300 726 306 
• Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 
• Lifeline - 13 11 14 

Factsheets  

• Royal Women's Hospital - Medicines and breastfeeding fact sheet 
• Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) - Postnatal factsheets for women and their families 
• Black Dog Institute – Anxiety and Depression during pregnancy and the postnatal period 
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) - Fact sheets available on multiple topics 
• Beyond Blue - Parenting and mental health  

Breastfeeding and medications information: 

• Breastfeeding and medications including contact numbers for medicine information lines in your state 

Breastfeeding support: 

• National Breastfeeding Helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) - Open 24/7 
• LiveChat 
• Find your local ABA group 

Credits: This episode is presented by Jessica Leonard and Jennifer Hurrell. 

Audio editing, show notes and transcript by Jessica Leonard.  

Produced by Jennifer Hurrell, Jessica Leonard and Eleanor Kippen. We thank Jennifer for generously sharing her story with us. 

For breastfeeding support in Australia, call 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). The National Breastfeeding Helpline is free and available 24/7/365. 

More ways to get information and support right now: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/get-help