Shared Stories

Reading another mum’s honest, heartfelt story of motherhood is inspiring and comforting. It’s so helpful to know other mothers have been through what we’re facing! Our special collection of stories from real mums covers breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, postnatal depression, baby loss and miscarriage, feeding tips for plus-size mums, and beautiful photos of mums breastfeeding their babies. Say it with us: “Awwww!”

Breastfeeding and Expressing over 21 months

Breastfeeding story shared with Breastmates from a real mum. This mother breastfed for 21

Breastfeeding Anywhere Mantra

I Will Feed my Baby Anywhere - a little mantra adapted from Dr Seuss

Breastfeeding in Park

A mum shares her breastfeeding photo and caption. Her baby was born 3 weeks

Breastfeeding in Public

Breastfeeding story shared by a Breastmates customer recently. This was her second baby and

Breastfeeding is a B i t c h

Establishing breastfeeding can be difficult: one mother shares her story

Breastfeeding Shouldn’t Hurt

Breastfeeding Shouldn't Hurt

Breastfeeding Through Mental Illness

One women's journey of breastfeeding through mental illness

Breastfeeding Tips from a Mum

Breastfeeding advice from a mother who didn't plan to breastfeed, but is now glad that

Clicking While Feeding

Latching baby wrong? Baby makes a clicking noise while feeding.

Cluster Feeding

A midwife tip to help keep your baby settled. Cluster feeding at night (at