It was 2012 and I was a new mum Around 3am I woke with shooting breast pain, rolled over and went back to sleep. I
Two of my favourite things in the world are lactation and cookies, so you’d think that ‘lactation cookies’ would be my dream. Sadly, this couldn’t
Most pregnant women will be aware of skin to skin time with their baby and will most likely discuss this with their midwife. There are
Breastfeeding your child in public can feel incredibly daunting, particularly in the early weeks. After having a baby, it is easy to focus on your
The decision to breastfeed is a big one to make for you and your family. Breastfeeding is a commitment to you and your child, and
Too often when a breastfeeding journey is spoken about we think of a mama and her child feeding, the strong bond it can provide, and
I’m often asked why breastfeeding matters so much to women. After all, isn’t it just simply a way of feeding a baby? Pick bottle or
Fear is a huge obstacle to overcome during pregnancy and once in labour there is nowhere to run! Of course we can’t dispel all fear,
I have been a health visitor for the past six years and have two young children of my own. My second child was born with
