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The Breastfeeding Survival Guide: How to feel confident looking after your baby
'This is the book I wish I’d had during my own breastfeeding journey.' – Sophie Harris, postpartum and motherhood therapist @looking_after_mum
'This book is a great resource for expectant parents and parents breastfeeding or pumping. It’s easy to read and ideal for referring to throughout your entire feeding journey.' – Ruth Watts @ahealthvisitor
You're looking after your baby ... who's looking after you?
Feeding your baby is supposed to feel natural – but for so many of us, it doesn't. Between the hormones, birth recovery and the pressure to 'get it right', breastfeeding can feel overwhelming, isolating and impossibly hard. Enter Danielle Facey, The Breastfeeding Mentor, with this no-judgement, evidence-based guide to help you start – and end – your breastfeeding/pumping journey feeling fully informed and supported.
The Breastfeeding Survival Guide will help
Feel confident about your choicesUnderstand and navigate the challenges of establishing feeding, and overcome common problemsPlan your return to work if you want to keep breastfeedingWean your baby or toddler in a gentle way when it's time to stop
Whether your breastfeeding journey lasts three weeks or three years, this book will remind you that you're not alone – and that your needs matter too. With warmth, wisdom and heart, Danielle helps you not only survive, but thrive.
'This book is a great resource for expectant parents and parents breastfeeding or pumping. It’s easy to read and ideal for referring to throughout your entire feeding journey.' – Ruth Watts @ahealthvisitor
You're looking after your baby ... who's looking after you?
Feeding your baby is supposed to feel natural – but for so many of us, it doesn't. Between the hormones, birth recovery and the pressure to 'get it right', breastfeeding can feel overwhelming, isolating and impossibly hard. Enter Danielle Facey, The Breastfeeding Mentor, with this no-judgement, evidence-based guide to help you start – and end – your breastfeeding/pumping journey feeling fully informed and supported.
The Breastfeeding Survival Guide will help
Feel confident about your choicesUnderstand and navigate the challenges of establishing feeding, and overcome common problemsPlan your return to work if you want to keep breastfeedingWean your baby or toddler in a gentle way when it's time to stop
Whether your breastfeeding journey lasts three weeks or three years, this book will remind you that you're not alone – and that your needs matter too. With warmth, wisdom and heart, Danielle helps you not only survive, but thrive.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 2025
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May 3, 2026
I’m disappointed with this book. I got it because I followed the author on Instagram and found her posts informative.
But the book? There is a lot of fluff in there. Repetition, superfluous transitions, summaries… the actual insights are probably 1/3 of the book
And even then, the advice is « do this, but also do the opposite ». I understand breastfeeding isn’t a one way street. But I was left with little information, and A LOT of emotional reinsurance I didn’t need/want
It might be more relevant to me later, but as a soon-to-be-mom it was actually disheartening to read so much about how hard breastfeeding is. Don’t get me wrong - I have no doubt it is.
But mentioning it over and over, without anything else than « take care of yourself » advice? Left me feeling down.
Also couldn’t get behind the suggestion to get a tongue tie release *before* mentioning seeing a chiropractor.
And that fortified cereals, tofu and lean meats were the best sources of iron? Sorry did we forget about red meat?
Anyway would not recommend for actual insights into breastfeeding.
But the book? There is a lot of fluff in there. Repetition, superfluous transitions, summaries… the actual insights are probably 1/3 of the book
And even then, the advice is « do this, but also do the opposite ». I understand breastfeeding isn’t a one way street. But I was left with little information, and A LOT of emotional reinsurance I didn’t need/want
It might be more relevant to me later, but as a soon-to-be-mom it was actually disheartening to read so much about how hard breastfeeding is. Don’t get me wrong - I have no doubt it is.
But mentioning it over and over, without anything else than « take care of yourself » advice? Left me feeling down.
Also couldn’t get behind the suggestion to get a tongue tie release *before* mentioning seeing a chiropractor.
And that fortified cereals, tofu and lean meats were the best sources of iron? Sorry did we forget about red meat?
Anyway would not recommend for actual insights into breastfeeding.
March 30, 2026
I got this book from my library and ended up buying it to keep on hand. As a busy mom, I really appreciate how the book is broken up in easy to read sections - you can dive deep or just get the high level message.
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