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Breastfeeding and visitors - why this might matter more than you think
If you're planning to breastfeed, you've probably spent hours learning about positioning, deep latches, and feeding cues. But I really want to share something with you - who you have in your space in the early days can matter just as much as your latch technique. After supporting over 100 families as a doula and breastfeeding coach, I've learned that the biggest difference between breastfeeding feeling manageable versus overwhelming often isn't about getting the technique pe


Is low milk supply really the problem?
What to do when your baby feeds every hour If you're googling "how to increase milk supply" at 2am, this might help... It's 2am. Your...


Colostrum harvesting in pregnancy - should I do it?
If you’ve been on social media, or on any pregnancy forums recently, you’ve probably heard people talking about colostrum harvesting. But...


How can I prepare to breastfeed after a c-section?
If you’re planning a caesearean birth, or the possibility is on your mind, you might be wondering how it could impact your breastfeeding...


I wish I'd known THESE things when I was preparing to breastfeed
I did everything I could possibly think of when I was preparing to breastfeed for the first time. I read books. Binged videos. And I did...


Have you ever thought about why you can't relax until you've finished your to-do list?
I don't know about you, but I used to find it so hard to relax until I had ’got everything done’. We live in a world where we’re taught...


Do your family's expectations of the first few weeks align with yours?
If you're pregnant or a new parent, have you had a chat with your family about how expectations about their involvement in the first few...


Five things society tells us that makes postpartum harder....and how we can push back against them
I've been thinking been thinking a lot about the messages we get about the postpartum period, especially if we're planning to breastfeed...


What if I don't get a 'Golden Hour'?
I remember being in antenatal classes, and so much being made of the ‘golden hour’ after birth - the benefits of skin-to-skin, getting to...


How do you cope with sleep deprivation?
Are you a new mum trying to work out how to cope with sleep deprivation? If so - I see you. This is probably going to sound ridiculous,...
Hi! I'm Katie, a postnatal doula and breastfeeding coach supporting families in Dorset, Hampshire and online.

Take a look at some of the ways I can support you....
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