"I think a lot of the pressure for me came from myself... Without this being something that I was consciously thinking at the time, I think I wanted to get it right. I wanted to kind of succeed at it."
This interview with Frances explores her personal journey with breastfeeding, shedding light on the challenges, perseverance, and eventual ease she found in the process. Frances candidly shares her struggles with initial discomfort and navigating societal perceptions, as well as the physical and emotional toll of breastfeeding. She reflects on the convenience of breastfeeding once established, her experiences breastfeeding in public, and the subtle advocacy inherent in normalising it through everyday actions.
"My general experience after getting started is I’ve not worried too much about people."
00:00 Introduction to the Holding Time Podcast
00:41 Meet Frances and Her Breastfeeding Journey
01:54 Breastfeeding Challenges and Support
13:42 Navigating Public Breastfeeding
17:52 Reflecting on Motherhood and Breastfeeding
26:23 Conclusion and Acknowledgements