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Breastfeeding in the UK: Progress, Challenges, and Encouragement for Mothers Everywhere
Breastfeeding is often described as one of the most natural things a mother can do—but if you a re reading this, you likely already know...
Danielle Facey
Jan 274 min read
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Survival Tips for Breastfeeding Mamas in the Trenches
If you’re in the trenches right now, juggling breastfeeding, parenting, and everything else that comes with this incredibly rewarding but...
Danielle Facey
Jan 195 min read
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How to Introduce Water to Your Breastfed Baby
As a breastfeeding mother, you may be wondering when and how to introduce water to your baby. Water is an essential part of a balanced...
Danielle Facey
Jan 154 min read
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Breast Milk: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Breast milk is often referred to as liquid gold and for good reason. It’s not just a source of nourishment for your baby—it’s a living,...
Danielle Facey
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding at Every Age & Stage
Breastfeeding is an incredible journey that begins long before a baby enters the world, continuing to provide benefits that span a...
Danielle Facey
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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The Risks of Weight Loss While Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful and powerful ways to connect with our babies. It’s a time of bonding, love, and immense care...
Danielle Facey
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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How to Hold Space for Your Toddler’s Feelings When You Introduce Breastfeeding Boundaries
Breastfeeding is a journey full of love, connection, and growth—for both you and your little one. But like all journeys, it evolves. As...
Danielle Facey
Nov 15, 20244 min read
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How Does Breast Milk Change Over Time? (Spoiler: It Never Turns to Water!)
Breast milk is a remarkable, living fluid that adapts continuously to meet the needs of growing children. From the initial colostrum...
Danielle Facey
Oct 28, 20246 min read
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10 Common Breastfeeding Challenges & How to Overcome Them
Breastfeeding is the most beautiful and rewarding thing I have ever done; it's also the most challenging. After a difficult start, I...
Danielle Facey
Oct 16, 20246 min read
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Breastfeeding Your Toddler: What it's Like & How to Navigate Challenges
Breastfeeding beyond infancy often evokes strong reactions—from admiration to confusion, and sometimes harsh judgement. Yet, for many...
Danielle Facey
Sep 26, 20245 min read
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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,...
Danielle Facey
Sep 18, 20244 min read
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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,...
Danielle Facey
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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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...
Danielle Facey
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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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...
Danielle Facey
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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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....
Danielle Facey
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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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...
Danielle Facey
Aug 17, 20245 min read
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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...
Danielle Facey
Aug 5, 20245 min read
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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...
Danielle Facey
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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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...
Danielle Facey
Jul 4, 20245 min read
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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...
Danielle Facey
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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