Topical posts, world events, feminism, and politics – polarising pieces where I tackle emotive subjects that often get people heated and offer my opinion.
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Let’s Talk About #MeToo, Because – Me Too
Breastfeeding Etiquette For Men: How to Support Women – Without Being Creepy
This week my husband and I celebrate ten years together. A decade – which means that when we got together that length of time was… Read More »Why I Take My Husband For Granted and Have No Plans to Change That
A few weeks ago I posted something on Facebook about breastfeeding. The post itself was less important than some of the comments. An old friend… Read More »Breastfeeding Etiquette For Men: How to Support Women – Without Being Creepy
I recently published (and have since removed) a post about the fact that I struggle to find the time to fundraise – mostly because I’m… Read More »The One Thing All Work at Home Parents MUST Do To Be Successful
CMPA, breastfeeding, and a dreadful betrayal of new mums, courtesy of our national treasure, the BBC… The BBC does not – or it should not… Read More »The Day Dr Chris & the BBC Failed to Advocate Breastfeeding
I wrote this post before I became pregnant with Elfin. Of course I’m currently breastfeeding again, and I’ve also been dairy-free for nearly a year… Read More »Breastfeed? Why That Makes You a Martyr
How do you feel about leaving your babies in the care of someone else? A friend; a relative – a stranger? Some people, through circumstances… Read More »Is It Ever Okay to Trust a Stranger With Your Baby?
Even as I write, I question the wisdom in penning this post. But it’s been a tough day (tough six months if we’re being honest),… Read More »There’s No Such Thing as a Hungry Baby
I have something to say and it’s not going to be popular with everyone. I imagine it will either ring true immediately – or you’ll… Read More »Why Are Some Elderly People So Unforgivably Obnoxious?!
As a woman, the joyful discovery that your suspicion you may be pregnant is correct leads to so many more questions than it answers. The… Read More »Announcing Your Pregnancy – When’s the Right Time to Share Your News?
It’s World Breastfeeding Week. And despite having already written about the subject twice during the last few days and having a very busy week on… Read More »My Honest Judgement of ‘Fed is Best’
In 2017 I was privileged to be invited to take part in a press call with UNICEF, the World Health Organisation, 1,000 Days, the First… Read More »New Research Highlights UK’s Low Breastfeeding Rates
When Elfin was five weeks old we were referred to a paediatrician by our GP. It was for an issue which turned out to be… Read More »How Doctors Are Failing Breastfeeding Mums