The reality of breastfeeding is very varied – from simple and straightforward to challenging and almost impossible, with a range of emotions and needs in-between. And it is not a linear journey – there can be great days, easy days, brilliant days, impossible days, tough days, can-I-keep-going days, I’ve-had-enough days, this-is-amazing days. I-just-want-a-break-days and we-need-a-plan days. All are normal and support is essential. To sum up how unique breastfeeding is, I asked for you to share some of your experiences… Reality of breastfeeding – your words of wisdom “relax and get help if you are struggling don’t beat yourself up, every mum and baby are different no pressure, just give it a go anything really worth it has its challenges it’s not all the be all and end all never give up on a bad day make sure they latch properly work on establishing a good latch at the beginning use whatever tools work for you, your baby and your nips What surprised you most about breastfeeding? It solves pretty much anything for your baby. …