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LLLGB’s page on Covid-19 vaccines and breastfeeding

LLLGB’s page on breastfeeding and coronavirus, and on milk for your baby during the pandemic

We are committed to serving everyone – mothers, parents, families – in a way that is inclusive of all races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national origins, ancestries, ages, marital statuses, physical or mental abilities, socio-economic statuses, political views, gender identities, sexual orientations, family structures, cultural values and beliefs.

Natasha’s journey – breastfeeding mother to LLL Leader

When I was pregnant with my son Theo, I was asked by my GP at my first pregnancy screening appointment if I wanted to breastfeed. My answer to my GP was “I’m not sure”, to which I got a quick, “oh but you should, it’s hard but good”. This response … [Read More...] about Natasha’s journey – breastfeeding mother to LLL Leader

A tale of baby J and her two mothers

N and A share their story of co-nursing their baby daughter. N: As a little girl you might want a pony, a monkey, a prince/princess charming, or a certain kind of wedding etc. Me, I’ve always wanted a baby. Last October, at long last, I finally … [Read More...] about A tale of baby J and her two mothers

Bringing Up a Breastfed Baby – Twenty Years On

Whilst sorting through my paperwork to decide what to recycle, I came across an article I’d written 20 years ago for the LLLGB magazine. It was about breastfeeding my then four-and-a-half-month-old son, Murray. Rereading the article prompted me to … [Read More...] about Bringing Up a Breastfed Baby – Twenty Years On

First Impressions

At the top of my to-do list when I was pregnant with Amaya, my second child, was to find a breastfeeding group. I stopped breastfeeding my son when he was four months old due to the challenges I faced with a lack of support. I was the first person in … [Read More...] about First Impressions

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