My Mastectomy Did More for My Son Than Breastfeeding Ever Could
The fact I’d had a mastectomy was abruptly brought back to the forefront of my mind due to countless “are you planning to breastfeed” questions.
Bonding Without Breastfeeding
“That’s when a wave of guilt washed over me because I wanted to be able to provide her with the perfect drink, at the perfect temperature without making her wait.”
Don’t Ask Me If I Am Breastfeeding
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Giving Back… My Milk Donation Journey
“It makes me feel super, super proud knowing I can give back something that helped my little girl so much in her first couple of days and helps take away that extra bit of stress.”
The Gift of a Baby and His Gifted Milk
“The charity I received months of amazing milk from is called Hearts Milk Bank. They are truly the kindest, most attentive and caring charity- and helped me adapt to and accept my different feeding journey for my son.”
IVF with PGD- When Dreams become Reality
I found out I had a BRCA1 alteration back in 2009 when I was 21 years old. I was told by the genetics team at the time that when it came to having children, I would be able to opt for IVF with PGD. My mind was made up instantly.Â
