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Mama Stories

Mama Stories

No two breastfeeding experiences are the same, which is why we share as many mama stories with you as we can! Our feeding journey’s may be different but you’ll find that many of us share similar challenges – whether mental, physical or emotional!

In Mama Stories we hear from mothers who have fed their babies through the ups and downs of breastfeeding. You see, whilst breastfeeding may be one of the most natural behaviours in the world, that doesn’t mean it comes naturally to all of us!

From those who face adversity through illness to mamas who feed beyond babyhood, we recognise and celebrate them all! The result is inspiring mama stories that give us ‘food for thought’ and a reason to keep going. Sometimes breastfeeding can be a lonely journey to be on but we want to show you that you are not alone. Through the act of sharing stories and experiences, we can help support and empower one another.

If you’d like to share your unique breastfeeding story, then please get in touch with us.

When I had my first baby in 2013, I was 19 years old and I fully intended to breastfeed him. I had absolutely no advice

From the moment I received a positive pregnancy test, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I read up on breastfeeding and this really helped me

With my first two children I didn’t really stick at breastfeeding for very long at all, but when I was pregnant with my third I

From the moment I was pregnant I knew immediately I wanted to breastfeed. It was just this natural instinct within me. However, due to a

When I had my first baby, like all new parents, I was transitioning to a new ‘normal’. I, unfortunately, ended up with cracked nipples, and,

I remember reading about how hard breastfeeding is and all the struggles that come with it, and being so discouraged during my pregnancy. But I

After three years together my now-husband and I decided to try for a baby. We were so excited to start a family but after trying

When asked about my breastfeeding journey, I always feel a bit coy and feel guilty almost because to be honest, it’s been relatively ‘easy.’  I’ve

I had always known I wanted to have a baby and to have a “natural” birth: no pain relief, skin-to-skin contact, and a small bead
When I found out I was expecting my third baby in 2019 I was absolutely determined that this time round I would be able to

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