Mel - Many off putting messages, yet breastfeeding and bed sharing for 18 months as she trusted herself deeply

I’m joined today by Mel, who takes us through how she navigated early struggles when her milk took almost a week to come in, and the overwhelming pressure from professionals to supplement with formula. A lactation consultant even told her she might never be able to breastfeed at all as her boobs were too small– so how did these seeds of doubt impact Mel’s feeding experience? With family doubting her supply, she stood firm, trusting her body and her baby. Bed-sharing from day one became a life...