Reflections

Introduction - My Breastfeeding Challenges As a midwife, I thought I’d be prepared for breastfeeding. I’d spent years supporting new parents, teaching positioning, latch, and supply tips. However, when it came to feeding my own baby, I was unprepared for how hard it could be. Despite all my training and knowledge, I struggled with low milk supply. Each feed brought anxiety, and every millilitre expressed felt like a small victory. I supplemented with bottle feeds, something I

Years ago, I spent time in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo , working alongside the incredible team at HEAL Africa , a hospital and community organisation dedicated to rebuilding lives through healthcare, education, and empowerment. A painting from the Heal Africa Hospital - Goma, DRC It was a place unlike anywhere I had ever been, both humbling and deeply transformative. Goma sits on the edge of a region long affected by conflict and instability. The scars of war ar