by mammalia | Sep 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
The author of a new book, Zainab Yate, talks us through some misconceptions Many mothers and those who support them do not know that they can experience negative emotions associated with breastfeeding. In modern society breastfeeding is often used – problematically –...
by mammalia | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Tricky Nipples Pay my Bills” – Val, Workin’ Moms (Netflix) Yep, that’s my life too, because nipple pain is the number one reason that people come to me for help. It’s also one of the top 3 reasons why women stop breastfeeding before they wanted to. The...
by mammalia | Jul 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Despite knowing that it was likely I would struggle to provide enough milk for my 3rd child, nothing prepared me for the range of deep emotions I would experience over the first 9 months of her life. The two breastfeeding journeys that I had experienced with my sons...
by mammalia | Nov 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Let me first put something straight. I don’t use the word failed when I talk about breastfeeding. Nobody fails at breastfeeding in my opinion. But I’ve used the word in this blog title because I know that it’s how you feel. When breastfeeding...
by mammalia | Oct 21, 2017 | breastfeeding, parenting, Uncategorized
Have you heard of breastfeeding trauma? It sounds kind of extreme right? How could something that is natural and instinctive leave us traumatised? But when women struggle to breastfeed, when they don’t have the right support, when they are separated from their...
by mammalia | Dec 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here’s a little Infographic I put together for anyone who might be wondering how to make Christmas and Breastfeeding a success this year! Feel free to...
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