To mark World Breastfeeding Week, we’re championing mums by sharing their honest, empowering breastfeeding stories. Each journey is different – from navigating NICU and returning to work, to starting again after a tough first experience. These stories reflect the strength, resilience, and dedication behind every feed. By sharing them, we hope to support and encourage other parents on their own unique path.
“I was determined to breastfeed the second time around – and we made it!” – April’s story
April Robson’s breastfeeding journey with her first daughter, Piper, was full of hurdles. Piper struggled to latch, and after a hospital stay and a painful infection that required antibiotics, April’s supply dried up. Their journey ended after just seven weeks.
“When my first daughter was born, we had a tough start and worked hard to establish breastfeeding but circumstances out of my control meant our journey was cut short.”
Determined to do things differently
When her second daughter Winnie was born a few years later, April was determined to make breastfeeding work. The early days were just as challenging – Winnie was slow to latch and refused one breast entirely, so April breastfed from one side and pumped from the other.
Support and stubbornness helped her succeed
With encouragement from her mum, who flew over from America, and her own determination, April kept going.
“If it wasn’t for mum being my boobie cheerleader, I would have surrendered and thrown the towel in. With my mum’s support and my stubbornness and determination, we got there and we’re now exclusively breastfeeding.”
No more shame breastfeeding in public
This time, April didn’t let others’ opinions affect her, especially when it came to breastfeeding in public.
“Breastfeeding is daunting enough without some people’s ignorance. I feel like breastfeeding in public for the first time is a major mummy milestone. It’s something to be celebrated and encouraged, not shamed.”
