Reflecting on a painful time
Dilys Writing this reminds me of what a painful, emotional time it was and how devoid of feeling the attitude of hospital staff had been towards me.  I was born in 1946 and emigrated from the UK to Australia shortly after. In 1964, I married a wonderful man and, when my first baby was born,…
The Instagram mums I followed were swiftly deleted
Alyssa The Instagram mums I followed were swiftly deleted, lactation consultants ignored – and I did what I felt was right. I went into pregnancy and motherhood adamant that I would breastfeed. I knew it could be hard and that so many people around me had strug- gled, including my sister. I just never thought…
Finding my groove with my son
Vicky Knowing from the outset I did not have breastfeeding up my sleeve (or down my blouse) I was finding other ways to settle him.  I was apprehensive at first when Dani asked if I would like to contribute a story to this collection. I am a devoted mother, but I did not carry either…