"...It would have been hard to accept straight off; at least I’ve had a bit of time to come to realise that I need help. Perhaps that’s made it easier. Just persevere. Take what comes, but if you need help, ask for it.”

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"...It was personally exhausting as well. I felt like I spent all day just breastfeeding – I was absolutely shattered! I suppose I’ve had to adapt to the fact that I do need help with certain things..."

"...But I successfully breastfed him until he was nearly three years old. The beautiful memories of breastfeeding Y will stay with me as some of the most precious of my life”. (A, East London)

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"Breastfeeding was something I could do in a body that so often feels limited. I’m so proud of our journey and everything we achieved."

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"It wasn’t easy: there were cushions everywhere, lots of adapting, and moments where I had to distract myself from the intensity of it all. But my little ones had breast milk from the start, and I couldn’t have wished for more for them..."

"Before my babies were born I’d spent years learning how to support infant feeding & I always knew I wanted to bf. But when my twins arrived prematurely there was a lot of doubt from others about whether I could do it. Thankfully I had brilliant support around me & we did it. I bf for over 3 yrs..."

This issue features experiences of overcoming challenges, and a story of bf going much more smoothly than expected, and reflections on the change from 1 to 2 children and lots more!

To get your copy as part of your membership, why not join LLLGB today? You can join monthly (£2.50) or yearly (£30)

ICYMI here's Helen Ball's first appearance on Episode 5 talking about Infant sleep and breastfeeding

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Helen talks about her new book “How Babies Sleep: A Science-Based Guide to the First 365 Days & Nights”, bringing together science, anthropological insight & experience to help provide parents with info on what to expect during the first year. Order from our shop www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p263/H...

Jess Brown-Fuller also chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Infant Feeding & Inequalities and you can invite your MP to join that too.

If you need your MP's contact details check theyworkforyou.com and be sure to include your postal address in your email.

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