What to Do When Your Partner Wants You to Stop Breastfeeding: Navigating a Sensitive Conversation
Breastfeeding is one of the most personal and meaningful decisions a mother can make for her child. It provides a sense of connection,...
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Danielle Facey
- Sep 12
- 4 min
Everything you Need to Know About Breast Milk Sharing
Breast milk is often referred to as "liquid gold" for its vital role in infant nutrition and development. However, for many mothers,...
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Danielle Facey
- Sep 9
- 3 min
My Rollercoaster Breastfeeding Journey: How I Overcame Challenges to Feed My Baby
As a first-time mom, I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy on March 31st, 2024. He weighed a healthy 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and while I had...
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Danielle Facey
- Sep 3
- 2 min
Breastfeeding and Ibuprofen: Is It Safe?
If you're a breastfeeding mom experiencing pain, you may wonder whether it's safe to take ibuprofen. The good news is that research and...
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Danielle Facey
- Aug 29
- 4 min
My Breastfeeding Journey So Far - 9 Months In
The Theme of Black Breastfeeding Week 2024 is: Listen Up! Reclaiming Our Narrative and Centering our Stories for Breastfeeding Justice....
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Danielle Facey
- Aug 17
- 4 min
How to Introduce a Bottle to Your Breastfed Baby
Important note: I write this post by popular request, not because any nursing mother should feel that she must introduce a bottle to her...
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Danielle Facey
- Aug 5
- 4 min
Introducing Breastfeeding Boundaries Without Stopping Completely
Breastfeeding does not have to be all or nothing. Setting breastfeeding boundaries can be a loving and gentle process, not a harsh or...
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Danielle Facey
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Breastfeeding Nursing Strikes: Everything You Need to Know
Breastfeeding is a deeply personal and often beautiful experience between you and your baby. However, there can be challenges along the...
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Danielle Facey
- Jul 4
- 5 min
How to Breastfeed: Getting off to the Best Possible Start
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, providing them with the best possible start in life. However, the...
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Danielle Facey
- Jul 4
- 3 min
My Journey to Founding Breast Dressed: A Story of Fashion, Motherhood, and Sustainable Breastfeeding Clothes
From Fashion Designer to Founder of Breast Dressed With a background in fashion design, I've spent the past 14 years working as a...
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Danielle Facey
- Jun 26
- 5 min
6 Do's and Don'ts of Stopping Breastfeeding
If you had asked, I would have bet our house that I would not be able to wean our sensitive, stubborn, strong-willed three year old off...
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Danielle Facey
- Jun 13
- 4 min
Understanding Breastfeeding Aversion, Agitation & DMER
Breastfeeding is often portrayed as a beautiful, natural bonding experience between mother and baby. However, for many mothers, the...
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Danielle Facey
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Are Breastfeeding Vitamins Necessary?
For many new mothers, the dietary guidance provided during breastfeeding often feels vague and unhelpful. Recommendations such as “Eat a...
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Danielle Facey
- May 29
- 2 min
Breastfeeding, Weight Loss & Weight Gain
I share this post because I get asked about breastfeeding and weight loss all the time, not because I believe that any lactating mother...
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Danielle Facey
- May 22
- 3 min
5 Unsexy Ways to Practise Self Care as a Breastfeeding Mother (That are Actually Achievable)
I remember reading so much advice about breastfeeding when my son was newborn and much of it recommended that I rest as much as possible...
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Danielle Facey
- May 14
- 4 min
How to Manage and Reduce an Oversupply when Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is often described as a journey filled with both joy and challenges. While low milk supply is a common concern for many...
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Danielle Facey
- May 13
- 3 min
Weaning Blues: What are They & How Long do They Last?
When you consider stopping breastfeeding, it's important to recognise the significant hormonal shifts that accompany this transition....
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Danielle Facey
- May 3
- 2 min
Can I Get Pregnant Whilst Breastfeeding? (Everything you need to Know About Breastfeeding & your Period)
As a mother navigating the beautiful journey of breastfeeding, you may find yourself pondering a common question: Can I get pregnant...
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Danielle Facey
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Breast Milk and Dandelions: Nature’s Cures for Cancer?
In the vast tapestry of nature, there exist humble yet extraordinary elements—breast milk and dandelions, often overlooked, yet brimming...
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Danielle Facey
- Apr 7
- 3 min
The Unfiltered Truth About Caffeine and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers often have a myriad of questions about what they can or cannot consume while nursing their infants, I know that...
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