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Today, the third episode of our Pilot Series is officially live, and it focuses on a topic that brings up all the emotions and questions: how we feed our babies. Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or navigating the messy middle of "combi-feeding," today’s episode is for you.
Episode 03: The Judgment-Free Guide to Feeding Your Baby – Boobs, Bottles & Everything In Between
Guest:Olivia Hinge (NHS Midwife, Lactation Consultant, and Author)
Our guest, Olivia Hinge, has just been in the news a lot as an expert following the recent BBC story revealing that dangerous baby-sleep advice has been given to parents by self-described, unregulated experts.
However, in this specific episode, she sits down with our host Olivia to focus heavily on the infant feeding field. They discuss how parents can protect their confidence against external opinions, navigate the differences between various professional qualifications (like IBCLCs and peer support networks), and successfully find a feeding rhythm that works for them.
Our host Olivia loved the conversation so much and thinks it will be so incredibly useful for all the moms out there that we are already talking about recording another episode with Olivia Hinge very soon!
In this episode, we dive for example into:
• Harvesting Liquid Gold: Why learning to hand-express colostrum during pregnancy is an amazing skill that gives you confidence in your body and acts as a backup for when your baby is born.
• The "WTF" Phase: What to do during the 3-to-4-month "nursing strike" when your baby's brain development explodes and they are suddenly too distracted to feed.
• Bottle Wisdom: Why bottles that claim to be "breast-like" can actually cause a shallow latch, and how "paced bottle-feeding" allows your baby to control the flow.
• Boundaries & Biting: How to handle those first sharp teeth by setting strict breastfeeding manners without your breastfeeding journey coming to an end.
• Returning to Work: How to maintain your supply and successfully continue breastfeeding when you head back to work without needing to add pumping to your daily to-do list.
Catch Up on the Previous Episodes
Don't forget to listen to our previous pilot episodes as well! They are the perfect companions for your next walk or nap-trap:
​• Episode 01:Baby Sleep Without Rules (featuring Lauren Weber). ​
• Episode 02:Pregnancy Nutrition Myths Busted: Evidence-based nutrition with Lily Nichols RDN.​
How You Can Support Us Today
We are building The Tiny Big Joys one conversation at a time. As we are in our pilot phase, we rely entirely on word-of-mouth to reach the parents who need this information most.
Our two main calls to action today:
1. Listen to the New Episode: Dive into the full conversation with Olivia Hinge.
2. Share with a Friend: If you know a mom who is living this period at the moment, whether she is navigating early feeding struggles or getting ready to return to work, please share this with her. Your shares are the only way we can reach our audience and continue producing content like this, so we are very grateful for every share.
Watch or Listen Now
​• [Listen full episode on Apple Podcasts]​
​• [Listen full episode on Spotify]​
​• [Watch our channel and short videos on YouTube]​
You can check our website for full show notes and all the resource links we mentioned in today's episode:
👉 Read the Full Show Notes at https://www.thetinybigjoys.com/podcast1​
Remember, it’s the tiny choices that make the big journey worth it.
With warmth,
Paula & The Tiny Big Joys Team
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.
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