I had a very difficult time breastfeeding my daughter. I had never heard of tongue tie, and it was never suggested to me despite me seeking help from various sources. Looking back, it seems obvious. She was very unsettled in general, was tense and wriggly during feeds, and made clicking noises. She Continue Reading
L’s Story
I had only ever planned on breastfeeding, my Mum breastfed all four of us and never really gave it much thought during my pregnancy. I attended a breastfeeding workshop which was more for my husbands benefit, I read the leaflets and felt confident I would be a natural as I had never even considered Continue Reading
Sarah’s Story
A was born at 38 weeks, via a 4 hour active labour with normal birth position. Pregnancy had been stressful from start to finish: from several early bleeds to SPD and Bells Palsy, through to lack of movements from my baby on and off for the 3 weeks prior to delivery. It is fair to say that I was Continue Reading
Callie’s Story
Molly arrived early. After an admittedly fabulous birth, nothing had prepared me for the shock of having that birth nearly a month before I expected it. The labour progressed quickly and I was only aware of being in labour for the last two and a half hours: when they plopped my daughter on my chest, Continue Reading