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15 and pregnant: What it’s really like being a young, breastfeeding mum

Just a few months after my 15th birthday, I found myself pregnant with my first child, Ellie. Now 10 years on, I reflect on my experience and the challenges I faced in the hopes of empowering other young parents to have confidence in their parenting abilities and to reach their breastfeeding goals.

Charlotte Edwards Uncategorized 4 Comments 20th Apr 201918th Feb 2020 13 Minutes

It’s Easter! Time for crafts, food, and messy play!

Easter is just around the corner. In my house, that means its time for Easter themed messy play, decorating my mantle and walls with my kid's artwork, and making delicious treats! Here's a run down of my favourite ideas for Easter fun with babies, toddlers, and older kids.

Charlotte Edwards Personal experience, Play Leave a comment 9th Apr 201929th Mar 2020 3 Minutes

How Dad/non-breastfeeding partner can bond with baby

How dads and partners can bond with baby without introducing a bottle.

Charlotte Edwards Uncategorized 1 Comment 5th Feb 20195th Feb 2019 3 Minutes

Don’t give up on a bad day

Breastfeeding is beautiful, but on some days it can be really hard. Here is why I'm happy I didn't give up on a bad day

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding issues, Personal experience, Uncategorized 2 Comments 12th Dec 201817th Oct 2019 3 Minutes

Back to basics: getting the latch right

Breastfeeding is a learned skill and it often takes both us and our babies a little time to get the attachment right every time. So how do you get your baby latched on? And how do you know if they're on right?

Charlotte Edwards Breastfeeding basics 7 Comments 11th Dec 20187th Apr 2020 3 Minutes

‘He’s too old for breastmilk’

The comments started when Noah was about 6 months old. He's now 2.5 years old and if I had £1 for everytime somebody (incorrectly) told me he is too old I would be a very rich lady! Quite frankly, I'm sick of hearing it. He's not too old. Here's why:

Charlotte Edwards Uncategorized 6 Comments 11th Dec 201817th Oct 2019 3 Minutes

The insatiable greed of infant formula milk companies

Formula milk companies exist to make profit–lots of it– and they often use misleading marketing techniques to make that profit at the expense of women and babies. Find out how formula companies are undermining informed choice here, as well as independent and evidence-based information on the different types of formula milks available.

Charlotte Edwards Uncategorized Leave a comment 30th Sep 201812th Jan 2020 3 Minutes
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