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Real Women: Breastfeeding Triplets

I breastfed my first so I knew I wanted to breastfeed again! People were skeptical about me breastfeeding triplets, and this drove my determination. My triplets were born at 29 weeks and 3 days. Due to their prematurity, it was so important for them to have breastmilk.
Real Women: Undergoing IVF with Good Luck Nic

Real Women: Undergoing IVF with Good Luck Nic

IVF is one of several techniques available to help people with fertility problems have a baby.  Here we share Nic's journey of undergoing IVF during a pandemic.

May 05, 2021
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Real Women: Breastfeeding with an ileostomy

Real Women: Breastfeeding with an ileostomy

Ileostomy and giving birth can be a complicated match but not impossible!

Here at Lily and Ribbon, we found another relevant real experience to share with you.

April 26, 2021
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Real Women: The Reality of Breastfeeding a Premature Baby

Giving birth prematurely can cause a lot of stress, fears, fatigue and discomfort. Not all the experiences are equal so, here at Lily and Ribbon, we want to share a direct experience explained by a Real Mum who has been through it all.
March 26, 2021
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Real Women: Ali Bastian

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 Lily & Ribbon to help normalise the conversation around breastfeeding.
December 16, 2020
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