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Real Women: Ali Bastian
We've teamed up with actress and new mum Ali Bastian to present her very first edit of must-buy items for breastfeeding mums. Ali, whose mum to eight-month old Isla, is working with us to help normalise the conversation around breastfeeding.
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Ali, who is known for her roles in Hollyoaks, The Bill and Doctors, says:
“My breastfeeding journey hasn’t been easy, there were certainly moments I could have given up - but eight months in and we’re still going strong! Whatever perfect image I had in my head about breastfeeding, the first few months certainly didn’t look like that! All I can say is it does get easier and It’s become so settling now for Isla and I’ve become very attached to it! I’m so excited to have curated a range of items that l know will make breastfeeding mums feel amazing”
Ali has curated a collection of everyday essentials for mums who want to breastfeed with confidence in public.
3-in-1 Maternity Coat
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Maternity Nursing Star Jumper
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Breastfeeding Hoodie
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