Author: Dani
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Surely my body would know how?
Dani “Surely my body would know how to feed my little boy and make all the milk he needed…?” I had a beautiful waterbirth with our first baby, in 2017.…
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Amazing babies
At birth, babies have so many skills. Connect with them, as they teach you. Many babies recognise their caregivers by four weeks and health texts encourage examination of the baby’s…
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A little bit on how our breasts work
A little bit on how our breasts work Breasts, nipples and areola are different, and all women are different. Women with very small and very large breasts can breastfeed. Most…
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How the book came to life
This book was started well before the Covid 19 pandemic. Since the pandemic began, the same issues continue alongside new and difficult challenges. A lack of visitors and opportunities for…
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A life dedicated to women and babies
A word from the woman whose lifelong passion for women-and-babies’ healthcare, started the Spilt Milk, Honest Breastfeeding Stories Book. She has dedicated her career to supporting new mothers though the…
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Spilt Milk spills Breastfeeding Wisdom
https://www.hkpost.com.au/community/spilt-milk-spills-breastfeeding-wisdom https://www.hkpost.com.au/ Breastfeeding is both beautiful, and frightening. The experience of mothers feeding their children varies so greatly breastfeeding is hard to discuss and explain with a singular story. Elizabeth…