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The reason breastfeeding felt hard from day one mi

The reason breastfeeding felt hard from day one might have nothing to do with what you did after birth.

👉 Comment LOW MILK below and I will send you the link to my Mastering the Art of Breastfeeding mini course so you can understand the full picture before your baby even arrives. 🫶

Here is something most mums are never told: several factors that affect your milk supply start long before your first feed.

And when nobody explains this to you, it is so easy to look back and blame yourself.

Swipe to see the 5 things that can affect your milk supply before your baby even takes their first feed. 👉

None of these are things most mums think to ask about during pregnancy. But understanding them changes everything.

Because when you know what can affect supply early on, you stop blaming yourself if feeding feels harder than expected.

You know what to watch for. You know when to ask for help.

And you go into it with so much more confidence than the mum who was never told any of this.

Breastfeeding is not just about what happens after birth. The full picture starts way earlier than that. 🌸

My Mastering the Art of Breastfeeding mini course breaks down all 10 factors that can affect your milk supply in short, easy to watch 5 minute videos. Simple, practical, and genuinely worth knowing before baby arrives. 💗

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If you want to feel genuinely ready for postpartum

If you want to feel genuinely ready for postpartum, comment ROADMAP below! ✨

You can read every book, save every post, pack the nursery perfectly, and still find yourself crying over a feed at 2am wondering what you are doing wrong. 🤱

Because being a prepared mum at 6 weeks postpartum is not about having everything figured out.

Postpartum can be beautiful and messy and emotional and overwhelming all at once. And you deserve to walk into it with more than just a fully stocked nappy bag. ❌

This is exactly why I created the Postnatal Roadmap Membership. It starts in pregnancy and supports you week by week through the early postpartum months, so you are not left piecing it all together when you are already running on no sleep and zero bandwidth.

Comment ROADMAP below and I will send you all the details. 🩷

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Want 3 days of meals built around supporting your

Want 3 days of meals built around supporting your milk supply and postpartum recovery? Comment PLAN below and I will send you my Breastfeed Menu Plan. 🫶

What you eat in your third trimester can actually help your body get ready to breastfeed before your baby even arrives. 💕

And most mums have no idea this window even exists.

Late pregnancy is when your body starts producing colostrum, your baby’s very first milk. While supply is influenced by many factors, nutrition is one piece you can start working on right now, before birth.

Here are the key nutrients worth focusing on in your third trimester:
🥚 Choline from eggs
🐟 Omega 3s from oily fish, salmon, sardines, chia, flax and walnuts
🥩 Protein from meat, chicken, eggs, dairy, tofu, legumes and Greek yoghurt
🧂 Iodine from dairy, eggs, seafood and iodised salt

These nutrients support your baby’s brain development, keep your energy from completely bottoming out, and help lay the foundations for early milk production too.

Breastfeeding support does not start after birth. It starts here, in pregnancy, with simple everyday food choices that work for both you and your baby.

Save this post so you can come back to it when you are meal planning in your third trimester! ✨

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Not sure if your prenatal is actually covering eve

Not sure if your prenatal is actually covering everything you and your baby need?

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Most prenatals look comprehensive on paper. But choline is one nutrient that still gets missed far more often than it should in pregnancy.

It is easy to assume you are covered, especially when you are already eating well and taking a supplement. But a lot of mums are still falling short without even realising it.

Swipe right for a few signs it might be worth checking in on ➡️

Choline plays a really important role in your baby’s brain and nervous system development. It is one of those nutrients that genuinely deserves more attention than it gets.

This is not here to make you panic. It is here to help you ask better questions about whether your current diet and supplements are truly meeting your needs in pregnancy.

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Your baby suddenly refusing the breast does not al

Your baby suddenly refusing the breast does not always mean your milk is drying up. ❌

It can feel that way instantly.

One feed goes wrong and your brain immediately goes to, “Something is wrong with my supply.” But sometimes what looks like a supply issue is actually a nursing strike, and they are very different things.

A nursing strike can happen because of teething, illness, vaccines, overstimulation, a strong let-down, or even just a change in routine. Your baby may still want milk. Feeding at the breast just feels harder for them in that moment.

Here is what to look for instead of panicking:
🌿 Are they still having wet nappies?
🌿 Are they still taking expressed milk?
🌿 Are your breasts still feeling full or producing when you pump?

If yes, supply may not be the issue at all.

That said, it can still feel really emotional. Breastfeeding is not just about milk. It is comfort, connection, and reassurance for both of you. So when that suddenly feels hard or uncertain, it can knock your confidence fast.

A few things that can help: skin-to-skin contact, offering the breast when baby is drowsy, keeping the feeding environment calm, and releasing as much pressure as you can in that moment.

Nursing strikes are often temporary. But if it continues, getting support early makes a real difference. 💛

Want more guidance on navigating this? Grab my free Breastfeeding Rescue Kit! Comment ‘RESCUE’ to secure your copy now!

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Nobody warns you about sitting in the car after an

Nobody warns you about sitting in the car after an appointment, staring at your phone, replying “Yep, all good” to someone’s text, and realising no one has actually asked how you are doing. ☹️

Everyone checks on the baby.
The bump photos.
The nursery.
The birth plan.

And all of that comes from love. But it can still leave you feeling invisible.

Because pregnancy is not just growing a baby. It is carrying the mental load, the physical changes, the fear, the anticipation, the broken sleep, the endless planning, and the quiet weight of knowing your whole life is about to shift.

You can feel deeply loved and still feel lonely. You can feel grateful and still find it hard. You can be surrounded by people and still be craving someone to ask, “How are you really doing?”

So much of pregnancy is invisible to everyone else. The anxious 2am thoughts. The pressure you put on yourself. The constant adjusting. The grief for the life you had, mixed with the excitement for what is coming.

You are not being dramatic. You are not ungrateful. You are growing a human while holding a lot together, and that deserves to be acknowledged.

So from me to you, how are you really doing? Drop a 🤍 below if this one landed, or tell me what you are actually carrying right now. I am here for it.

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High glycaemic carbs are not the enemy in pregnanc

High glycaemic carbs are not the enemy in pregnancy. But how you eat them matters more than most people realise. 🍞🥣

Here is something worth knowing: pregnancy naturally changes the way your body regulates blood sugar. That means quick spikes can become more noticeable, and meals that send blood sugar up fast without keeping you full can put extra pressure on your body over time.

And this is not just about a number on a test.

Raised blood sugar in pregnancy can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and labour, and it can affect both mum and baby well beyond birth too.

But before you stress, this is NOT about cutting carbs or fearing your food. Carbs are genuinely important for energy in pregnancy. The goal is just building meals that feel more steady, more satisfying, and more supportive for your body.

The shift is simple. Instead of asking “Is this carb bad?” try asking “What can I add to this to support my blood sugar better?”

In real life that looks like:
🥑 Toast with eggs instead of toast on its own
🍓 Fruit paired with yoghurt instead of fruit alone
🍚 Rice with protein and veggies instead of rice by itself

Small changes. Real difference.

Pregnancy nutrition does not need to be extreme to work. It just needs to work with your body, not against it. 🤍

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Getting Ready for Labour Menu Plan 💛

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Milk ejection is one of those breastfeeding terms

Milk ejection is one of those breastfeeding terms that can sound clinical, but it is simply the reflex that helps move milk from your breast to your baby. 🌷

It is often called the let-down reflex, and while some mums feel it very clearly, others do not feel it at all. Both can be completely normal.

Some mums notice tingling, fullness, leaking, or a sudden shift during a feed. Others only realise it is happening because their baby starts sucking and swallowing more rhythmically. That is why not feeling a strong sensation does not automatically mean something is wrong.

This can also be the part of feeding that feels harder when you are stressed, in pain, overstimulated, exhausted, or trying to feed while juggling everything else. Your milk can be there, but your body may need more calm and support for milk ejection to happen more easily. 🌸

It is something many mums are not told early enough. When feeding feels frustrating, it is easy to assume it must be a supply issue, when sometimes the picture is more layered.

Your nervous system, your comfort, your stress levels, and your overall recovery can all play a role.

If breastfeeding has been feeling confusing, inconsistent, or harder than you expected, you do not have to figure it out alone. 💪

Comment CALL and I’ll send you the details for booking a consult.

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