Latch On: The Blog

“This field - what’s it got to do with your brain?”: There’s a viral reel going around - a girl running through a wide, open field...

Stopping breastfeeding is often framed as an ending, an unspoken curtain call. But what if it’s also a crescendo? A final act rich in...

Tips for breastfeeding, heatwaves and hot nights Summer days can be beautiful but summer nights? Not always easy. Especially with a...

When I first shared the screenshot of Medela’s announcement that they’ll no longer sell bottles or teats in the UK, I captioned it: “a...

(Why You Feel Everything So Deeply (and Why That’s Not a Bad Thing) Breastfeeding is often described as nourishing, bonding, instinctive....

When I first heard Karen Millen call breastfeeding a three-year-old “selfish,” on national television, I nearly choked on my tea. If...

(Because misinformation is more dangerous than a 3-year-old asking for “boobie”) Note: I rage write this article around 6am this morning...

Before breast milk flows in abundance, before letdown, before the steady rhythm of feeding finds its way - there is colostrum. Thick....

A science-backed reminder that your milk is still enough — and always has been. Too many mothers are still being told that their milk...

Weaning is one of those tender, bittersweet chapters in the breastfeeding journey — not an end, but a gentle turning of the page. Gentle...

Before I dive in, I want to acknowledge something important: I write this as a mother of one. I haven’t breastfed multiple children...

Breastfeeding is often framed as a radiant connection. It’s seen as a nourishing act, a sacred rite, a profound bond between mother and...

I grew up learning how to be contained. Sit still. Be quiet. Make sure your skirt is long enough and your hair neat enough. Don’t be...

How to Let Go of Breastfeeding Guilt: Navigating the End of Your Journey with Love No one prepares you for the guilt that can come with...

In today’s fast-paced society, it’s all too common for mothers to feel overwhelmed by the relentless demands of parenting. Adding...

TW: references childhood and generational trauma Many mothers feel a deep, instinctual pull toward breastfeeding on their own terms ,...

Breastfeeding is more than just nourishment—it’s comfort, connection, and an act of love that binds mother and baby in the quietest hours...

Breastfeeding was never just about nourishment. It was comfort, connection, and an unspoken language between me and my precious rainbow...

I’ve always been the quintessential “good girl.” Growing up, I was the head girl at school, a straight-A student, and someone who...

Motherhood is often a journey of deep emotional connection, sacrifice, and love. Yet, when it comes to breastfeeding, this sacred bond...