Rachel shares her breastfeeding journey, reflecting on initial struggles with her first child. Despite her mother’s positive portrayal of breastfeeding, Rachel found it challenging, particularly as a single parent. She sought help from a lactation consultant but still struggled alone. With her second child, she felt more informed and experienced an easier transition. She highlights the importance of support networks and public breastfeeding-friendly spaces. She also shares Luca’s engagement with creative expression, showcasing how breastfeeding shaped their bond beyond infancy.
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I grew up in Bradford and I’m a teacher. I’m one of four, and my mum breastfed all of us actually, so we talked about this bit when I had my first and her experiences, and she was very much, yeah, she breastfed us all, but she never spoke to me about, like, any difficulties. So when speaking to her before I had my first, it was just kind of like, oh yeah, breastfeeding’s like easy, it was like the easy option for her.…read more