Welcome to the Doulas Uncensored Podcast! Join hosts Sammy Griffin and Moran Liviani as they embark on this journey of exploration, education, and empowerment.

In this episode, we delve into the topic of breastfeeding and the unethical rise of formula marketing.

Our guest, Amberley Harris, is a Melbourne-based Registered Midwife (Endorsed) in private practice, running her own breastfeeding consultancy business. With over 12 years of experience working as a Midwife in both public and private hospital settings, Amberley is also a proud co-producer of two small humans. With a highly engaged audience of over 20k followers on social media, Amberley is a micro-influencer in the world of motherhood and maternal wellness. She transitioned to entrepreneurship for two reasons: to make significant, impactful changes to global breastfeeding statistics and to incorporate philanthropy into her journey.

Over the past four years, Amberley has been filming a breastfeeding documentary, which has taken her to many different countries for research. This global perspective gives her a unique insight into what is working well internationally and why Australian breastfeeding rates haven't risen since the 90s, despite ample evidence of breastfeeding benefits.

In this episode, we discuss the fact that the global infant and toddler food market is projected to reach $120 billion US by 2030. Between 2010 and 2020, global sales in the infant and toddler feeding sector grew from $33.2 billion US to $67.9 billion US, with infant formula historically representing the majority of this. However, toddler formula has now taken over the higher percentage of these sales. The advertisements of toddler formula seem to have changed the landscape of how formula companies are able to get their brands into households.

You can find Amberley on Instagram at Amberley_harris_ or at www.maternal-instincts.com.au/. You can also join the 662 Movement at https://join.maternal-instincts.com.au/662-membership/.

Amberley references some documentaries in this podcast, including Black Fish, Seaspiracy, and My Octopus Teacher.

So, sit back, relax, and let's uncover the untold stories, insights, and wisdom together on Doulas Uncensored.

Sammy Griffin: sammygriffinbirthsupport.com

Moran Liviani: 2life.com.au

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