Some thoughts from one of our Breastfeeding Counsellors, Justine Fieth I have this pair of favourite shoes. But when I wear them, I get a really sore bit under my foot. It hurts. It distracts me, makes me hobble and want to take my shoes off. It’s annoying because I really want to wear them. I do … [Read more...]
Why A Cup of Tea is an Important Part of Breastfeeding Support
I am hot cup of tea & a yummy biscuit (I can be decaf or provide an often needed caffeine boost!), I can be substituted with coffee or a glass of water. I am a very important part of CBA, I am offered after parents have sat down & often very welcomed! At home, so many new parents don't … [Read more...]
A father’s view on breastfeeding
We are delighted to share a guest post from Tom Bashford. Tom's son and wife, Cat, came to one of our drop-ins for support in the early days. Breastfeeding. A simple biological transaction between mother and newborn to get calories into the little one, and a subject it’s hard to imagine being … [Read more...]
Finding your dance
Can I hold your hand for a time? Walk a while with you on your road? My heart wants to talk to you My soul wants to comfort you I see you and your heavy burden Staring at your new creation Tears and doubt in your eyes Pain in your gasp as he stirs for you With a passion, I see your … [Read more...]
News Update March 2015
So what have we been up to recently? Well, we got hot and sweaty with Cambridge Bootcamps last weekend raising money for our cause. Thanks to some amazing, committed women who were willing to run, hop, skip, jump and crawl around in the mud in the name of breastfeeding support, we raised about £175. … [Read more...]