Posts Tagged by Breastfeeding

Friday Feature: ‘Monday Morning Coffee’ And ‘Kitchen Witch’


Monday Morning Coffee is a simply gorgeous blog. It’s pretty much a photo journal of the kind that makes me want to retake the photography course I did about ten years ago.  Her pictures evoke emotion. They are bits of art, each and every one.  Reading – or watching – Monday Morning Coffee unfold is… more

Breastfeeding A Toddler During The Third Trimester Of Pregnancy


If scientists want to really understand how milk changes during pregnancy, they should study a group of pregnant women still breastfeeding their talking tots. more

BoobieMilk Bras Competition


I have under-estimated the value of a decent bra for most of my adult life. I love pretty underwear. There’s something feminine about it. It makes me feel good… I like it – I just never thought it was a worthwhile investment.  Until I had my first bra-fitting for a decent bra: one that doesn’t… more

Friday Features: ‘Pineapples And Artichokes’ And ‘The Mahogany Way’


Pineapples and Artichokes is a warm and loving blog, written by Shannon, mother to Moira and Davis. Shannon writes in very much the way I tend to think: with a steady stream of consciousness and deep introspection. She turns it into a narrative of her children though, and is – to my mind at least… more

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy


Every woman’s experience of both breastfeeding and pregnancy differs. As a result, it’s impossible to predict what it would be like for you. There is a very common thread, however, in the experiences of other mothers ‘pain’. *see the end of this post for links to some other experiences. While I felt a certain amount… more

Breastfeeding Flash Mob London Paddington


Today Ameli and I participated in a Flash Mob in London’s Paddington train station. So, what is a flash mob? A flash mob is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual act for a brief time, then quickly disperse. more

Lactivist T-Shirt And Shopping Bag Giveaway


In the weeks after our home birth, I was on such a high that I would willingly tell the story to anyone that wanted to hear it – and possibly a few who mistakenly looked interested. I had a very cute little ‘born at home” onesie for Ameli, which going into winter, only saw the… more

Pic Of The Week 52-24


This is what breastfeeding a toddler in public, on a beach looks like. Not exactly public exposure, now is it? more

Theraline Nursing and Maternity Pillows Giveaway


When I was pregnant I had a six foot pillow that became my best friend, especially as my bump grew and my pelvis took more and more strain. I had terrible PSD, and slept very little, and towards the end, even getting out of bed was painful. About the only time I slept was when… more

BabyBeads Breastfeeding Necklace And Bracelet Giveaway


I remember when I started breastfeeding Ameli. I found it impossible to remember which breast I had fed her from last, especially at night. It really worried me too, because the midwife and antenatal classes kept saying how important it was to alternate, how important it was make sure the baby was getting both foremilk… more



I remember when I started breastfeeding Ameli. I found it impossible to remember which breast I had fed her from last, especially at night. It really worried me too, because the midwife and antenatal classes kept saying how important it was to alternate, how important it was make sure the baby was getting both foremilk and hind milk, and how supply and demand meant you had to make sure there was enough demand at regular intervals. I found it all rather frightening.
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