Mama E & Baby J

I am a second time mum who did not have a successful experience breastfeeding my first born. I had felt overwhelmed, stressed and did not receive timely or adequate support from healthcare providers when I was in pain and struggling with establishing successful nursing. I made the difficult decision to stop breastfeeding only 2 weeks in, which saddened me greatly.

When pregnant with my second child, my friends and I attended a prenatal lactation session when we were all in our 3rd trimester. We were so glad to take the time and have Leanne guide us through what to expect with breastfeeding. We all left feeling more prepared and confident about what was to come. Her advice was invaluable, from discussing colostrum collection before baby arrived, different latching positions, how to recognize when baby is not latched well and most importantly what to do in those situations and when to seek help. Honestly, giving ourselves the time with Leanne before our babies arrived allowed us to prepare ourselves mentally for the journey ahead. We could ask any questions we liked and she was so wonderful to talk with! The first few days after birth can be so overwhelming in itself, let alone having to figure out everything about breastfeeding on top of everything you’re going through! It made a world of difference having the knowledge Leanne gave us all ready to go! I didn’t encounter any issues breastfeeding my second child, we were off to a flying start, I think a lot of that was down to how prepared I felt about breastfeeding. That said, knowing Leanne was there in the community should things have gone off course and it was a great piece of mind. I would not have hesitated to call her if I had needed help! Attending her prenatal lactation session was one of the best things I could have done for myself. My son is now 9 months old and we continue to have a strong and successful breastfeeding journey. Thank you Leanne!

Mama E & Baby J