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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
1 day ago5 min read
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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
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Grief in Breastfeeding: A Journey Few Speak Of
Breastfeeding is often framed in light: a radiant connection, a nourishing act, a bonding experience. And sometimes it is. But often, it...
Danielle Facey
Apr 24 min read
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Breastfeeding Set Me Free
I grew up learning how to be contained. Sit still. Be quiet. Make sure your skirt is long enough, your hair neat enough. Don’t be too...
Danielle Facey
Mar 173 min read
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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
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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
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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 204 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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