Latch On: The Blog

Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey, but it almost always comes with its challenges, and low milk supply is one of the most common...

Imagine a bustling brunch scene, filled with the clinking of plates and the murmur of conversation. In the midst of it all, mothers...

Do you remember that moment when another mom at the baby group asked, “Haven’t you stopped nursing him to sleep yet?” It's a scenario...

As a mother, the journey of nurturing your baby begins long before they even enter the world. From the first moments of life, the bond...

This post was written in collaboration with my friend and colleague Freya Mahal, an expert midwife and founder of Expecting Antenatal...

Mothers and parents often hear advice like, "Just leave him to cry," when navigating night weaning. While these methods work for some...

The world of breastfeeding is often painted solely with the rosy brush of "breast is best." While countless benefits exist for...

(And Set Yourself Free in the Process) Lower Your Expectations I did not want to hear this as a new mother. My birth had been traumatic...

After a challenging start post emergency c-section, breastfeeding felt so incredibly wonderful and right to me. I was also excited about...

Hi, I'm Danielle, AKA The Breastfeeding Mentor. I am a fierce advocate for empowering mothers to breastfeed on their own terms for as long as they choose - including stopping when they are ready. I nursed my son for 3 years and 9 months to the day, despite relentless criticism from friends, family and even colleagues about my choice. It was exhausting, but it also became my fire . Almost a 3 years later and I have helped over 3000 mothers around the world to stop breastfeedin

The journey of breastfeeding is a beautiful and transformative experience, filled with moments of tender connection and unwavering love...

I remember the first time I nursed my son in public so clearly. He was one week old and we had ventured to a local pancake house to meet...

The decision about whether to stop breastfeeding or continue can feel momentous. For me it was further complicated by the fact that I...

What is tandem nursing and what does it mean for me and my family? Tandem breastfeeding is nursing or pumping for two children of...

Breastfeeding does not have to be all of nothing. Introducing breastfeeding boundaries does not have to be a harsh or cruel process...

Twiddling. The one aspect of my son’s natural nursing behaviour that I simply couldn’t abide! If you have never heard of it before, it is...

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or need to travel for work, you probably feel conflicting emotions about the prospect of...

Seeing images on social media of serene, expectant mothers, nursing thier sun-bathed toddlers with a waterfall backdrop and a crown of...

Advice about the safety of drinking alcohol whilst breastfeeding varies widely depending upon the source. You may find yourself bombarded...

We did an antenatal course before my son was born and when it came to the breastfeeding sessions, I was there pen-in hand, ready to soak...