breastfeeding

Breastfeeding through separation, heart surgery and beyond!! – Rebecca’s story

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Although my first son was born naturally, after already 3 weeks in hospital with severe pre-eclampsia it was crystal clear that my second child would be delivered by C/S – a hindrance for breastfeeding, or so I have heard. After already nourishing my first child with mothers milk for 22 months I was confident I [...]

Perseverance is the key – Nicole’s story

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Throughout my pregnancy, I read a few books, went to my antenatal classes and even did a breastfeeding class. I thought about the possible need for me to have a caesarean, what pain relief I would use during labour, when exactly our little boy would arrive – but never once did I worry about breastfeeding. [...]

Flat nipples, heading towards tandem nursing – Jade’s story

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I was unaware I had flat nipples until the midwife went to attach my son, after a planned caesarian, as he was breech 10lbs 12oz and unable to be turned. I didn’t care if they were square they were going to do their job. I stuck with it; my partner found it most amusing when [...]

My two preemies – Anjii’s story

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My first son was born 5 weeks early, after my water broke spontaneously, and weighed in at 5 lbs 6 oz. After a night in the NICU for observation, they let him room in with me for the second night. We were still waiting for my milk to come in, but meanwhile, I thought we [...]

My breastfeeding journey – Loralyn’s story

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When I was pregnant with my 1st daughter someone asked me if I was going to breast or bottle feed and I remember thinking “What a dumb question! Of course I am going to breastfeed!”  The thought of bottle feeding never even crossed my mind. My sister and I were breast fed. My mother even [...]

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