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Breastfeeding looks different for every family.

We spoke to nine Nottinghamshire-based families about their breastfeeding experiences. They told us about some of the challenges they faced, and the special moments they shared. They also had advice – from things they wished they knew, to information they found along the way.

Find out how Becca, Eleanor, Robyn, Vanitha, Jessica but also Danielle, Georgia and Halimah are feeding their way.

Halimah

Meet Halimah and her granddaughter Alaya. Halimah supports her son and daughter-in-law on their feeding journey by also taking care of Alaya in between feeds and helping the couple with meals for example.

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Georgia & Amo

Meet Georgia and Amo. The young couple recently gave birth to their son Ajay. Through good communication and team work, they are supporting each other so Ajay can be breastfed for as long as everyone is comfortable.

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Danielle & Temi

Meet Danielle and her husband Temi, first-time parents to their 4-week old son Ayobami. Whilst Danielle settles into a feeding routine, Temi’s support has been invaluable.

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Eleanor & Iain

Meet Eleanor and her partner, Iain. They have three daughters, including twins who Eleanor is currently tandem feeding. Iain is Eleanor’s biggest supporter and has lots of ways to bond with his daughters while Eleanor feeds.

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Robyn

Meet Robyn. She’s a healthcare professional and has recently returned to work. She tandem fed her children. With support from her employer, she is now expressing for her youngest.

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Becca & Georgie

Meet Becca and her wife, Georgie. They have both breastfed their children. Georgie breastfed their first daughter and is now supporting Becca who is breastfeeding their youngest.

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Vanitha

Meet Vanitha. She is expecting her second daughter and is planning to breastfeed. She’s got support from her mum and partner and is reminding herself of what worked the first time around.

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Clare

Meet Clare. She believes that the good things in life shouldn’t stop when you start breastfeeding. She’s found a way to balance breastfeeding and staying engaged with her community – in a way that works for her.

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Jessica

Meet Jessica. She’s a mum of two. She’s currently breastfeeding her youngest son, Marley, who was born three months premature.

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