Holding TimeOvercoming the Cultural Barriers to BreastfeedingHollie

They were like angels. I wasn’t expecting miracles

Holly reflects on her breastfeeding journey through tongue-tie and milk allergy, and on the importance of good support. Inspired by the help she received, she is now a peer support mentor for other mothers.

I was referred to a lactation clinic and they were like angels. I wasn’t expecting miracles. So, that’s what I got, I did get a miracle. We figured out that she had a milk allergy. I cut dairy out of my diet completely. And she actually slept. So, I did manage to solely breastfeed her, from that point…read more

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