08/08/2026
Last week was 💖 World Breastfeeding Week💖
Breastfeeding has become a much bigger part of my life than I ever expected, and it started with my own feeding journeys (all 3 children in some combination for a total of 8 years now!!)
Like so many mamas, I discovered quickly that feeding a baby isn't as easy as you think.
There are wobbles, lots of questions and moments where you wonder if what's happening is normal.
There are times when you need to vent, times when you need to stand up for yourself and times where you need someone to listen, reassure and support you.
My own experiences are a huge part of why I became a breastfeeding peer supporter - first I wanted people to have the positive experience I did, and then I wanted to help them overcome the same struggles I went through (feeding after a C Section, postnatal depression, cow's milk protein allergy and oversupply to make a few!)
That's why as Hushabye Hands we sponsor a free local breastfeeding community, Latch & Love, because we know how important it is for local families to have somewhere to ask questions, find reassurance and have someone to listen to them without judgment.
It's also woven directly into Hushabye Hands too - I'm so so proud that every class leader is a qualified breastfeeding peer supporter. That doesn't mean our classes are suddenly breastfeeding clinics, but you can feel reassured that when you walk into a class, however you feed your baby is considered normal.
You can breastfeed without feeling awkward.
You can ask questions if you're worried about something.
You can have a wobble.
You can talk about combination feeding, expressing, weaning or whatever else you're going through.
And you'll be met with kindness and understanding.
Because supporting parents has always been at the heart of Hushabye Hands. Not telling you what your parenting journey should look like, but making sure you don't have to navigate it feeling alone.
So this World Breastfeeding Week I'm celebrating my own breastfeeding journeys and every single one of you too - you're doing an amazing job ❤️