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Joining us for a 3 part mini series is Joelleen Winduss Paye IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Naturopath, Midwife, Educator and Founder of JWP Care. Joelleen is a holistic lactation consultant with over 13 years of experience supporting breastfeeding families. She combines her knowledge to help parents feel guided and confident in their feeding journey. As a holistic Lactation Consultant, Joelleen offers consultations at the Maternal Infant Wellbeing clinic in Parkville, in-home visits in most inner-Melbourne suburbs and virtual consultations worldwide.In today's episode - we are discussing weaning. Joelleen shares her insights and practical advice to help parents navigate this common transition.Key Discussion Points:Timestamp:** (Introduction to WeaningDefinition of weaning and its journeyThree different approaches: mother-led, baby-led, and mutual weaningTimestamp:** (Common Reasons for WeaningChallenges and mental health concerns leading to early weaningImpact of physical demands during pregnancy on breastfeedingBalancing breastfeeding needs with overall well-beingTimestamp:** (Factors Influencing WeaningTimes of change: returning to work, pregnancy, moving houseTandem feeding - feeding both a newborn and a siblingAddressing fixable breastfeeding challengesTimestamp:**(Supporting Parents Through Weaning The importance of finding balance and happiness for the parentCoping with emotional and hormonal changesNutritional support, multivitamins, protein, vitamin D, and magnesiumTimestamp:**(Emotional Aspects of Weaning Recognizing the identity shift and sense of lossCelebrating the end of the breastfeeding journeyTimestamp:** (Supporting Babies Through WeaningTransitioning with communication, involving the babyAssociating breastfeeding time with different foodsFinding alternative ways to bond and sootheResources discussed in episode:ABA The Notepad JWP Journal 1JWP Journal 2Growing Weaning episode The tenth (Use JWP10 for 10% off at The Memo)Pas the first six months and beyond: by Emma Pickett IBCLCConnect with Joelleen:Website: www.jwp.careIG: @jwp.ibclcFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/jwp.ibclcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MKNDTz0Fnc5du5XDyF0lIYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eMBFQenx9AJoin Joelleen for a live Preparing For Breastfeeding Workshop: https://jwp.care/live-workshop/ (Sept 6th, Nov 8th) Use code SLEEP20 for 20% off your ticket.Looking for 100% blackout blinds that ACTUALLY stay on your window? Look no further.Shop Mahalo Eco Blinds and use code LETSSLEEP5 for a discount.Let's Sleep Resources: 4-24 month sleep guide Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? Get in touch here.**Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.**