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!”
Me and Mastitis – Kristins Story
Extreme case of breast abscess. Kristin shares her story.
Milk Brings on Reflux and Colic
A mother who has milk products and drinks, may notice that reflux and colic increases
My 6 Children and Flat Nipples
One mum shares her experience of breastfeeding her six children - who were all different!
Negative Feeding Experiences
Negative breastfeeding experiences were taking time that could be positive. Persevering with breast milk
Newborn and Toddler
How life changes when you have a toddler and a new baby
Painful Between Feeds
One mum shares her breastfeeding story, and how the pain she felt during breastfeeding and
Positive Outcomes with Bottles and Breastfeeding
One mother shares her experience with breast and bottle feeding her five babies. She
Postnatal Depression
Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression - How breastfeeding was a burden
Premmie Baby
A mother shares her story of breastfeeding a premmie baby, and how she expressed breast
Preventing Mastitis
Real mothers share some thoughts with Breastmates, and support each other to breastfeed, including getting
