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It took confidence, but I see it as, I’m feeding my baby and that gives me confidence. We are still feeding 7 months on” - Amneet #WBW2026

“Breastfeeding has not been straight forward for us. However, despite the difficulties, it is the best thing I have ever done. I feel so connected with my baby and with my body. I’ve fed everywhere, from the supermarket to the Gurdwara.

The postpartum months can be overwhelming. This timeline will help you keep organised, make sure you don’t miss any appointments, and know what to expect at different stages.

this myth is detrimental as these mothers are less likely to receive quality support which can lead them to offer their baby alternative foods such as formula as they want to ensure their baby is fed.

There is a myth that Black and Asian mothers have lots of help with breastfeeding as they have large families

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Breastfeeding gives you some time to collect your thoughts and I question why our women think the way they do. One possible conclusion I have drawn is, status...

I could go on, in fact as an English teacher, I sit and think, I should write a book but I’ll leave it here for now and try to wrap things up.

Me! Just 2/3 minutes of comfort meant a sleeping baby who’d forgotten about gums bothering him. I’m sure it’s clear by now that you are all your baby needs!

Teething rings, teething gel, we tried giving him everything and taking on any advice and suggestions from experienced Mums but what comforted him the most?

‘He’s putting his hands in his mouth, he’s clearly hungry’ - this really made me doubt my ability to feed, having done so successfully for 3 months. Believe it not, my son was actually showing all the signs of teething, yes an early teether!

Your milk adapts as your baby grows, again, it gives them exactly what they need, when they need it. We are superwomen, it’s so important to trust the process and trust your bodies; they’re remarkable.

My baby has Islamic rights (I know what you’re thinking, babies have rights? Pretty cool hey) to be breastfed till 2. Surely that in itself must mean something?

‘Just stop feeding after 6 months, your milk has no nutritional value and the baby will just use your boob to comfort!’ Wrong, wrong, WRONG! I’ve set myself a goal of a year. If I reach it, I’ll be stupidly proud of myself.

From my own reading there is no harm in giving them water but it has zero nutritional value, so why bother when you can give your baby exactly what they need. On the note of nutritional value…

Milk will have a higher water content when the weather is hot. Breast milk can be over 80% water, guess that’s enough hydration for a tiny human.

We live in a hot climate, so it’s fair to think that little one may become dehydrated but with that worry comes ‘give him some water, he needs water.’ The composition of breast milk will actually change in response to your infant’s needs.