Breastfeeding support from mums who know the difficulties — and the high points

Not every new mother will take to it ‘naturally’. Issues can include sore nipples, excess milk, and not knowing when baby is hungry

Lactation Consultant Aimee Tebay, who is currently weaning her daughter three year old daughter Ellen, admits breastfeeding can be difficult but says the rewards are overwhelming. Picture Chani Anderson

Working as a midwife and expecting her first baby, Ballincollig-based Aimee Tebay was convinced she would be a natural at breastfeeding.

“I had so much knowledge, so many skills. I thought 'I’m really good at helping mothers with breastfeeding so I’m going to be really good myself'. I thought it’d come naturally to me.”