Breastfeeding mum has perfect response after being told to ‘stop flashing’
“She made a joke about me having no shame” A breastfeeding mum has been praised for her response to someone who told her to stop flashing. There is still so much stigma attached to breastfeeding, especially when it comes to feeding in public. Many people still disapprove of parents who breastfeed in public, despite the […]
3 years ago
Katherine Ryan responds to backlash over drinking wine while breastfeeding
Do the mum-shamers ever stop? Katherine Ryan has responded to mum-shamers after they called her out for drinking a glass of wine. Yes, really… One follower told her that it is “never okay to drink while breastfeeding.” The comedian defended her decision to drink in a recent interview with The Sun. She said she would […]
3 years ago
Opinion: The obsession with routines and sleep training for babies is weird – and stressful
Did YOU feel stressed about getting your baby into a “routine”?
4 years ago
This mum was asked to leave her own mother’s house for breastfeeding
I’m sorry – WHAT? In this day and age, we all know that boobs are designed to feed babies. No, really –that is literally the only reason we have them in the first place. However, it would seem not everyone is comfortable with the notion of babies being fed the way nature designed it. We […]
5 years ago
A midwife and breastfeeding expert on how to prepare yourself and your family for breastfeeding
Aoife Kenny is an Irish midwife, clinical midwifery specialist and childbirth educator living in Melbourne, Australia. Having worked as a midwife in public hospitals both in Ireland and Australia for more than a decade, Kenny now runs Back to Birth – an online antenatal educational platform designed to educate, empower and inspire you and your […]
5 years ago
“Does it hurt?” 10 honest questions every expectant mum has about breastfeeding
A fed baby is best – let’s all agree on that. However, there is also no denying that breastfeeding might be easier to get right with the right support and the right knowledge Personally, I always knew I wanted to at least try to breastfeed my baby when I was pregnant. Having my babies in […]
5 years ago