People said it would hurt because I wasn’t used to it, but it just didn’t feel right

Rosalind discusses her journey before and after becoming a mother. Reflecting on how the pandemic affected her ability to access support services and socialise with other new mothers and discussing how trusting her body, and her baby, was key to overcoming challenges in breastfeeding.

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With my second child, we recognized the tongue tie right away, even before the midwife saw it. This time, I knew enough to advocate for help early on. The midwife confirmed our observations and suggested getting it checked. I felt validated this time instead of being told that pain was just normal. We ended up paying for the procedure privately around day five or six… read more

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