Muddling Through Motherhood

Well we didn’t have that great a turnout, but we got a fair few signatures on our letter to Clare Short and we got in the Birmingham Mail!
We had a nice day, although I did feel a bit like David, I and the nice lady from the BfN were the only ones running around most [...]

I briefly mentioned this in another post, but just to confirm that I have arranged a breastfeeding picnic to bring the issue of protection for breastfeeding mothers to public attention.  St Phillip’s Cathedral in the city centre have very kindly allowed us to use their churchyard for this.
We’re still looking for a wet weather venue, [...]

If I could figure out how to comment on this article, I would address my choice words there.  As I am failing to do that, I just have to have my rant here.
Breastfeeding in public is not indiscreet.  We are not flaunting our bodies nor exposing ourselves.  We are feeding our hungry babies.  Babies that [...]

Here’s a great account of feeding and bonding experiences from a mother of 8 - 5 formula fed, 3 breast fed, and the differences she felt.  It made me cry a little, and Morgan’s words about how women should be allowed to be upset that they haven’t been able to breast feed feel very right [...]