Danielle Facey3 days ago4 minHow Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Affects Your ChildBreastfeeding beyond infancy is often perceived as unnecessary, bizarre and odd in Western societies. With less than 1% of British...
Danielle FaceyApr 256 minHow to Wean Your Breastfed Babe onto Solids?When to Start? The NHS (1), the World Health Organisation (2) and the CDC (3), all recommend introducing your breastfed babe to solid...
Danielle FaceyApr 157 minBack to Work and Boobin’ - 10 Tips to Help You Continue Your Nursing Journey“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...
Danielle FaceyApr 123 minHow Breastfeeding Helped me Love my Postpartum Body (& How You Can Too)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...
Danielle FaceyApr 115 min7 Tips to Beat Burnout Whilst BreastfeedingIf 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...
Danielle FaceyApr 104 minHow I Survived Covid Whilst Breastfeeding (Twice) & What I LearnedThe Official Guidance Mothers with suspected Covid-19 are encouraged to initiate or continue breastfeeding because the benefits of...
Danielle FaceyMar 316 min10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Breastfeeding…(Part 1)To the expectant mama who wants to breastfeed, these are just a few things I wish I had known beforehand. I never anticipated that...
Danielle FaceyMar 205 minHow to go Out-Out as a Breastfeeding MomI am of the generation that looked up to Geri Halliwell & Destiny’s Child. An independent woman with her own mind, her own money & her...
Danielle FaceyFeb 163 min10 Ways to Reconnect with Yourself as a Breastfeeding MamaAs 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...
Danielle FaceyFeb 133 min10 Ways for Moms to Practise Self Care1) 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...
Danielle FaceyFeb 114 min10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Whilst BreastfeedingAs a breastfeeding mama, the thought of celebrating Valentine’s Day may sound excitin, or it may sound like an utterly ridiculous notion....
Danielle FaceyJan 215 minA Response to ‘BREAST IDEA? I’m a maternity nurse – why I believe breastfeeding is NOT always best…’When I read the aforementioned intentionally evocative headline, I did not feel particularly strongly about it. In fact, I secretly hoped...
Danielle FaceyJan 133 min5 Vitamins and Minerals you Need to be Aware of whilst BreastfeedingIf you search for dietary guidance as a nursing mama, you are likely to come across vague recommendations such as, “Eat a well-balanced...
Danielle FaceyJan 104 minAllow me to Reintroduce MyselfHi, my name is Danielle, I am also known as The Breastfeeding Mentor and author of ‘Self Care: The Breastfeeding Edition.’ As a mother of...
Danielle FaceyDec 18, 20213 minNormalise Breastfeeding Beyond InfancyA common criticism of anyone who is breastfeeding beyond a certain point is, “Ugh - she’s only doing it for herself!” People say this...
Danielle FaceyDec 15, 20215 minBreastfeeding and Sex are not Mutually ExclusiveA lack of libido postpartum and particularly whilst breastfeeding, is a common but rarely discussed issue among nursing moms. Whilst you...
Danielle FaceyDec 13, 20213 min5 Wellness Tips & Tricks for No-Sleep MamasI remember reading blogs, books & posts one after the other, desperately searching for a way to make my son sleep: a) independently & b)...
Danielle FaceyDec 9, 20214 minYes, Breastfeeding is Hard…No, I Don’t Want to Stop.Any time a breastfeeding mom has the audacity to be honest about not loving every single second of nursing, the default advice is, “Why...
Danielle FaceyDec 4, 20214 min7 Breastfeeding Myths BustedThe absence of breastfeeding experience & education in the 21st century means that there are many misconceptions surrounding it. In my...
Danielle FaceyNov 30, 20214 minBreastfeeding Through Squint SurgeryAfter 2 1/2 years of breastfeeding, our feeds are becoming more & more spaced out, unless or until our boy is feeling unwell or is...