Having breastfed all three of my Beans, I have had very different experiences with each of them. I have also trained as a La Leche League Breastfeeding Counsellor so this is me sharing my knowledge and experience with those who want to know.
I have heard it enough times, every child is different but sometimes you just kind of ‘forget’. Before Jelly Bean arrived I assumed that I would breastfeed him as I did with Little Bean and Beanie Boy but things haven’t quite gone to plan. I had a few breastfeeding issues with Little Bean when she … Read more
Three pregnancies down the line I feel quite qualified in giving advice on what’s good and what’s not when it comes to maternity and breastfeeding products. Thanks to my blog I have been privileged to test out some of the latest and greatest inventions to make maternity and breastfeeding that much easier and fun too. … Read more
When it comes to being pregnant it’s not just your bump that grows and needs support, the boobs do too! In fact, for many women that’s the first sign that they are pregnant, I remember when I fell pregnant with Little Bean I was still working in a mainly male orientated garage and most of … Read more
Before I became a Mum I didn’t really put much thought into my boobs other than whether they made a top/dress look good or not. I always loved to wear nice underwear but that was about it. Then when I first became pregnant I started to think about my body very differently, I realised that … Read more
When it comes to being pregnant I can honestly say the worst part for me is bras for the rather enlarged bosoms that come part and parcel of pregnancy. I worked for many years at a high street retailer who was famous for their gorgeous underwear and I developed quite a penchant for undergarments and … Read more
Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding parts of early motherhood, the feeling of closeness you have with your child cannot be matched. The health benefits alone make breastfeeding a real plus for you and your baby. There are many tips you may have heard down the line as you were tracking your pregnancy … Read more
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a Mum, and in all that time, I honestly never considered bottle feeding as an issue. My gut feeling has always been that I would want to breastfeed my children, and I’m happy to say that I successfully managed to breastfeed both of them … Read more
The decision to breastfeed can be a tough choice and once you start, keeping going can be equally as hard. For those mothers who choose to breastfeed (for any amount of time) can check out this timescale below and give yourself a pat on the back. There is so much conflicting advice on how long … Read more
When trying to make the decision on breast or bottle for your baby, you need to be armed with all of the information possible. I have breastfed both of my children but it has not been an easy journey and I do not see myself as being better than any mother who chooses to bottle … Read more