Breastfeeding can be a deeply personal and emotional experience, and no two journeys are ever the same. For me, the contrast between my first and second experiences with breastfeeding was striking. Even though my son Benjamin never latched or fed directly from my breast, the journey was empowering and healing—a stark contrast to my first experience.

Surgery, establishing breast milk supply and a brave big sister.

In recent years, there has been a lot of noise encouraging women to advocate for themselves during childbirth. We’re told to know our options, speak up about our preferences, and make informed choices. But I wondered, is it really that simple—especially when you’re navigating a high-risk birth? Determined to try, I made a plan to advocate for myself. Some parts went well; others didn’t. Here’s my honest experience.

The birth, the first night and skin to skin.

The impact of the alternative birth movement and a heartfelt story of a (nearly declined) life-saving ultrasound scan. Explore informed decisions & birth choices.