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— Danielle Facey, MSc

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Weaning, Neuroplasticity, and Walking a New Path
“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...
Danielle Facey
Jul 242 min read
The Truth About Weaning Milk (That Nobody Tells You)
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...
Danielle Facey
Jul 213 min read


How to Help Your Baby or Toddler Sleep in Summer
Tips for breastfeeding, heatwaves and hot nights Summer days can be beautiful but summer nights? Not always easy. Especially with a...
Danielle Facey
Jul 163 min read


Medela Discontinue the Sale of Feeding Bottles & Teats - A Reflection
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...
Danielle Facey
Jul 94 min read


How Breastfeeding Reshapes Your Brain - Forever
(Why You Feel Everything So Deeply (and Why That’s Not a Bad Thing) Breastfeeding is often described as nourishing, bonding, instinctive....
Danielle Facey
Jun 233 min read


“Selfish”? My Evolving Reaction to Karen Millen’s Comments on Breastfeeding a Three-Year-Old
When I first heard Karen Millen call breastfeeding a three-year-old “selfish,” on national television, I nearly choked on my tea. If...
Danielle Facey
Jun 114 min read


100 Facts Karen Millen Needs to Know About Breastfeeding (a 3 Year Old)
(Because misinformation is more dangerous than a 3-year-old asking for “boobie”) Note: I rage write this article around 6am this morning...
Danielle Facey
Jun 114 min read


Colostrum Under the Microscope: The First Milk, The First Miracle
Before breast milk flows in abundance, before letdown, before the steady rhythm of feeding finds its way - there is colostrum. Thick....
Danielle Facey
Jun 93 min read


Why Don’t They Know Breast Milk Changes Over Time?
A science-backed reminder that your milk is still enough — and always has been. Too many mothers are still being told that their milk...
Danielle Facey
May 283 min read


Navigating Gentle Weaning: A Loving, Gradual Goodbye
Weaning is one of those tender, bittersweet chapters in the breastfeeding journey — not an end, but a gentle turning of the page. Gentle...
Danielle Facey
Apr 285 min read


Breastfeeding a Newborn When You Also Have a Toddler: Gentle Tips for Juggling Both
Before I dive in, I want to acknowledge something important: I write this as a mother of one. I haven’t breastfed multiple children...
Danielle Facey
Apr 85 min read
The Grief No One Talks About: When Breastfeeding Ends (Or Never Began)
Breastfeeding is often framed as a radiant connection. It’s seen as a nourishing act, a sacred rite, a profound bond between mother and...
Danielle Facey
Apr 24 min read


Breastfeeding Set Me Free
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...
Danielle Facey
Mar 173 min read


How to Let Go of Breastfeeding Guilt: Navigating the End of Your Journey with Love
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...
Danielle Facey
Mar 114 min read


How I Beat Burnout as a Breastfeeding Mother
In today’s fast-paced society, it’s all too common for mothers to feel overwhelmed by the relentless demands of parenting. Adding...
Danielle Facey
Mar 35 min read
Breathwork for Breastfeeding Mothers: Healing While Nourishing Your Baby
TW: references childhood and generational trauma Many mothers feel a deep, instinctual pull toward breastfeeding on their own terms ,...
Danielle Facey
Feb 205 min read


Intrusive Thoughts of a Breastfeeding Mother: Normal or Not?
Breastfeeding is more than just nourishment—it’s comfort, connection, and an act of love that binds mother and baby in the quietest hours...
Danielle Facey
Feb 105 min read


When You Have to Stop Breastfeeding Abruptly: Coping with the Heartbreak & Finding a Way Forward
Breastfeeding was never just about nourishment. It was comfort, connection, and an unspoken language between me and my precious rainbow...
Danielle Facey
Feb 55 min read


How Breastfeeding Taught Me to Slow Down & Redefine Success
I’ve always been the quintessential “good girl.” Growing up, I was the head girl at school, a straight-A student, and someone who...
Danielle Facey
Feb 35 min read


Let Them Think What They Want: How to Embrace Your Breastfeeding Journey Without Apologizing
Motherhood is often a journey of deep emotional connection, sacrifice, and love. Yet, when it comes to breastfeeding, this sacred bond...
Danielle Facey
Jan 315 min read
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