{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6884be8a3781311f9174ddcc/6884beb76e658a8b3cc9260f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Prof. Afif El-Khuffash- Babies, Breastfeeding and Art. Episode #019","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6884be8a3781311f9174ddcc/39751ff3a0c4935456ae7ea9366a336a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2021753/open_sms\">Send us a text</a></p><p>Dr Afif  EL-Khuffash  is a Consultant Neonatologist Paediatrician and lactation consultant at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He is also an accomplished artist. We discuss his career as  a neonatologist and his venture into painting. We also discuss the marathon sport that is breastfeeding and  how the women of Ireland need more support with their breastfeeding journeys. This was a beautiful conversation.</p><p> The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ SHROOMS IMMUNE. A unique blend of Cordyceps and Chaga mushrooms with Vitamin C , Vitamin D , copper and zinc to support your immune system, and energy levels. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist.  Read the reviews on and find out more information on  <a href='https://fabuwellness.com/'>https://fabuwellness.com/</a> </p><p><br/><br/><br/>Podcast Episode Timestamps<br/><br/>00:01:14 – Early education and interest in medicine</p><p>00:06:19 – Similarities between Ireland and the Arab world</p><p>00:18:30 – religion and beliefs</p><p>00:26:55 – getting into neonocology</p><p>00:40:00 – all things breast feeding </p><p>00:75:25 – c-section and breastfeeding</p><p>00:85:55 – breastfeeding and medications</p><p>00:96:50 – artwork </p><p>00:108:55 – weaning children</p><p>00:111:38 – advice to young people</p><p>00:113:09 – what is the meaning of life?</p><p>Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube <a href='https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4xDBAAv7WCZCJ0VJC8lIXiX8_QtHFZJ&amp;si=yi8ifI_sbjJJISSi'>here</a>. Don’t forget to follow <em>The Laura Dowling Experience</em> podcast on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/lauradowlingexperience?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=='>@lauradowlingexperience</a> for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/fabulouspharmacist?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=='>@fabulouspharmacist</a> for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. </p>","author_name":"Laura Dowling"}