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Breastival Belfast is a festival which aims to support, normalise and celebrate breastfeeding as part of everyday life. Since 2017 families, parents to be, friends & supporters have gathered together at the annual event and are encouraged to learn, laugh …

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Real Stories

Every breastfeeding journey is different but no less special

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Gemma & Jonah, Ballymena

During pregnancy I was really keen to have my delivery be as natural as possible and it was important to me from early on to “give breastfeeding a go”. When I discovered that a natural delivery wasn’t the best option …

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Niamh, Aoife & Leo, Belfast

My breastfeeding journey began 3 years ago following the birth of my baby girl. Although it was always my intention to breastfeed I didn’t feel very well equipped when I started. I had a pretty traumatic birth, which started with …

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Rachel, Oliver & Elijah, Bangor

Just because I breastfeed doesn’t mean it’s ok to forget me. Just because I breastfeed doesn’t mean I don’t want to join in. Just because I breastfeed doesn’t mean I have nothing to say. Just because I breastfeed doesn’t mean …

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