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The blog that helps you navigate life, breastfeeding

May 294 min read

Breastfeeding, Weight Loss & Weight Gain

I share this post because I get asked about breastfeeding and weight loss all the time, not because I believe that any lactating mother...

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5 Unsexy Ways to Practise Self Care as a Breastfeeding Mother (That are Actually Achievable)

Danielle Facey

May 223 min read

5 Unsexy Ways to Practise Self Care as a Breastfeeding Mother (That are Actually Achievable)

I remember reading so much advice about breastfeeding when my son was newborn and much of it recommended that I rest as much as possible...

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How to Manage and Reduce an Oversupply when Breastfeeding

Danielle Facey

May 144 min read

How to Manage and Reduce an Oversupply when Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is often described as a journey filled with both joy and challenges. While low milk supply is a common concern for many...

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Weaning Blues: What are They & How Long do They Last?

Danielle Facey

May 133 min read

Weaning Blues: What are They & How Long do They Last?

When you consider stopping breastfeeding, it's important to recognise the significant hormonal shifts that accompany this transition....

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Can I Get Pregnant Whilst Breastfeeding? (Everything you need to Know About Breastfeeding & your Period)

Danielle Facey

May 32 min read

Can I Get Pregnant Whilst Breastfeeding? (Everything you need to Know About Breastfeeding & your Period)

As a mother navigating the beautiful journey of breastfeeding, you may find yourself pondering a common question: Can I get pregnant...

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Breast Milk and Dandelions: Nature’s Cures for Cancer?

Danielle Facey

Apr 273 min read

Breast Milk and Dandelions: Nature’s Cures for Cancer?

In the vast tapestry of nature, there exist humble yet extraordinary elements—breast milk and dandelions, often overlooked, yet brimming...

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The Unfiltered Truth About Caffeine and Breastfeeding

Danielle Facey

Apr 73 min read

The Unfiltered Truth About Caffeine and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mothers often have a myriad of questions about what they can or cannot consume while nursing their infants, I know that...

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Are You Ready to Stop Breastfeeding? (Or Are You Being Pressured to Do So?)

Danielle Facey

Mar 223 min read

Are You Ready to Stop Breastfeeding? (Or Are You Being Pressured to Do So?)

Did you know that up to 90% of UK mums and 60% of US mothers stop breastfeeding before they truly want to? It's a staggering statistic...

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How Cruciferous Vegetables Can Affect Your Breast Milk

Danielle Facey

Mar 182 min read

How Cruciferous Vegetables Can Affect Your Breast Milk

Breastfeeding mothers often scrutinize their diets, considering how their food choices may impact the quality and composition of their...

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How High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) May Benefit Breastfeeding Moms & Our Children

Danielle Facey

Mar 173 min read

How High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) May Benefit Breastfeeding Moms & Our Children

Just for the record, I did barely any (if any) HIIT exercise while I was breastfeeding! This was because I simply did not have the...

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How Does Breastfeeding Affect my Child’s Teeth?

Danielle Facey

Mar 144 min read

How Does Breastfeeding Affect my Child’s Teeth?

Breastfeeding has been lauded for its numerous health benefits for both infants and mothers - and rightly so! However, one persistent...

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12 Reasons to Keep Breastfeeding (If You Want To)

Danielle Facey

Mar 124 min read

12 Reasons to Keep Breastfeeding (If You Want To)

Breastfeeding is a deeply personal journey, and every mother's experience is unique. Personally, I genuinely loved nursing my son on...

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Breastfeeding is an Investment in Women, Children & The World

Danielle Facey

Mar 72 min read

Breastfeeding is an Investment in Women, Children & The World

In an era where investing in women stands as a cornerstone of progress, breastfeeding emerges as a potent catalyst—a transformative...

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How to Increase Your Milk Supply: A Comprehensive Guide

Danielle Facey

Feb 274 min read

How to Increase Your Milk Supply: A Comprehensive Guide

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

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How it Feels to Breastfeed in Public in 2024: A Celebration of Empowerment

Danielle Facey

Feb 223 min read

How it Feels to Breastfeed in Public in 2024: A Celebration of Empowerment

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

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How to Stop Nursing to Sleep (Only if You Want To!)

Danielle Facey

Feb 213 min read

How to Stop Nursing to Sleep (Only if You Want To!)

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...

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The Lifelong Benefits of Breastfeeding: Nurturing Beyond Infancy

Danielle Facey

Feb 142 min read

The Lifelong Benefits of Breastfeeding: Nurturing Beyond Infancy

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...

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Grandparents’ Guide to Modern Breastfeeding: 5 Things You Need to Know

Danielle Facey

Feb 124 min read

Grandparents’ Guide to Modern Breastfeeding: 5 Things You Need to Know

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

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Why I Don't Recommend Abrupt Night Weaning (and What to Do Instead): A Mother's Gentle Journey

Danielle Facey

Jan 133 min read

Why I Don't Recommend Abrupt Night Weaning (and What to Do Instead): A Mother's Gentle Journey

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

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Beyond "Breast is Best" - How Breastfeeding Affects Mothers

Danielle Facey

Jan 43 min read

Beyond "Breast is Best" - How Breastfeeding Affects Mothers

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

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