Breastfeeding beyond infancy is often perceived as unnecessary, bizarre and odd in Western societies. With less than 1% of British...

When to Start? The NHS (1), the World Health Organisation (2) and the CDC (3), all recommend introducing your breastfed babe to solid...

“Well, you can’t carry that on once you’re back at work.” There is a common misconception that once you return to work you must stop...

Would I like to go back to my pre-baby size and shape? Hell no. Here’s why… Soft, plump and round, my stomach tells the story of how I...

If you have ever felt like you might snap at any moment, keep reading… Mom burnout is so common that I am yet to meet or speak to a...

The Official Guidance Mothers with suspected Covid-19 are encouraged to initiate or continue breastfeeding because the benefits of...

To the expectant mama who wants to breastfeed, these are just a few things I wish I had known beforehand. I never anticipated that...

I am of the generation that looked up to Geri Halliwell & Destiny’s Child. An independent woman with her own mind, her own money & her...

As a new mom I felt utterly conflicted & wracked with guilt. There I was with a happy, healthy baby boy who was nursing like a champ...

1) Define your Boundaries As a mom there is always someone who wants something from you at some point of the day and night. Be clear...

As a breastfeeding mama, the thought of celebrating Valentine’s Day may sound excitin, or it may sound like an utterly ridiculous notion....

When I read the aforementioned intentionally evocative headline, I did not feel particularly strongly about it. In fact, I secretly hoped...

If you search for dietary guidance as a nursing mama, you are likely to come across vague recommendations such as, “Eat a well-balanced...

Hi, my name is Danielle, I am also known as The Breastfeeding Mentor and author of ‘Self Care: The Breastfeeding Edition.’ As a mother of...

A common criticism of anyone who is breastfeeding beyond a certain point is, “Ugh - she’s only doing it for herself!” People say this...

A lack of libido postpartum and particularly whilst breastfeeding, is a common but rarely discussed issue among nursing moms. Whilst you...

I remember reading blogs, books & posts one after the other, desperately searching for a way to make my son sleep: a) independently & b)...

Any time a breastfeeding mom has the audacity to be honest about not loving every single second of nursing, the default advice is, “Why...

The absence of breastfeeding experience & education in the 21st century means that there are many misconceptions surrounding it. In my...

After 2 1/2 years of breastfeeding, our feeds are becoming more & more spaced out, unless or until our boy is feeling unwell or is...