“16 things I wish I’d known about breastfeeding that would have made the experience so much easier”

Rosie Fitzmaurice breastfeeding

Credit: Rosie Fitzmaurice

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“16 things I wish I’d known about breastfeeding that would have made the experience so much easier”

By Rosie Fitzmaurice

7 days ago

10 min read

When writer Rosie Fitzmaurice’s daughter Poppy arrived three weeks before her due date, she felt ill-prepared for the beginning of her breastfeeding journey. From the most common misconceptions to being able to spot dietary changes and the complicated decisions around when to stop breastfeeding, here’s what she wishes she’d known from the start.  


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