Recently I posted a link on our facebook page to a blog written for formula feeding mums. The blog, Fearless Formula Feeder, is written by a very eloquent (and definitely fearless) mother and includes many guest posts from women telling of their struggles with breastfeeding, and how they came to … [Read more...]
I Don’t Like Breastfeeding
I don’t like breastfeeding. Yep, you read it right. Imogen, tireless lactivist and campaigner for breastfeeding mums and babies, doesn't like breastfeeding. Okay, maybe that’s a little harsh. There are some things I love about breastfeeding. I love the closeness, and the fact that Squish’s … [Read more...]
What’s Wrong With Breast Milk?
I was inspired to have a little ramble about this after reading the wonderful discussion that sprung from the link I posted on our facebook page – the one about the Covent Garden eatery Icecreamists selling breastmilk ice cream. The dessert, called Babygaga, costs £14 a serving and is made from the … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding: To Cover or Not to Cover?
The question of whether or not to cover up whilst nursing in public is a very personal one. Nursing in public seems to be the #1 anxiety amongst expectant mums – will they be able to do it ‘discreetly’? Will people stare? Or worse, will they make rude comments? So nervous we are about feeding our … [Read more...]
8 Ridiculous Things People Say About Breastfeeding
There isn’t very much in this world that irks me more than all of the cr*p that is bandied around about breastfeeding. I have lost count of the amount of times I have had to suffer dirty looks thanks to my (apparently uncontrollable) urge to correct people when they say things that simply aren’t … [Read more...]