New mother Amanda Byram is being very real about the struggles mothers face, especially when it comes to breastfeeding.
The presenter shared details about her struggle breastfeeding to Instagram, letting any other mothers who are struggling know that they are not alone. Captioning a sweet picture of her and baby Pheonix she wrote;
“My nipples have gone to war and it’s tough in the trenches…
“You’d think after millions of years of evolution breastfeeding would be easy. Maybe for some it is but I’ve found it to be really fiddly. So many differing techniques to learn and heaps of pressure to get it right.
“It’s like doing the Strictly final where both of you are still learning to dance. Only difference is on Strictly when you get it wrong they don’t tweak your nipples raw until you want to scream and cry at 4am!!!
“I wanted to write this post for any other mamas out there going through the same thing. I wasn’t prepared for this, and so much pressure is put on us to get it right off the bat. So please know you’re not alone, I’m with you in those painful night feeds, and I feel your cracked nipple pain, endless hot baths, and swollen, bruised Montgomery’s.
“5 weeks in and we are finally turning a corner… still tender and some days are better than others and Phoenix is gaining lots of weight, is happy and healthy which is my driving force.. I hope I can keep going because when we get it right it is the most special feeling.
“Remember, however you feed, your baby needs YOU to be happy, that’s all that really matters in the end. Everyone’s journey is different and is equally special.
“Shout out to all the ladies who have given me the mental strength to power through @katequilton @emmapickettibclc and my amazing Mum and my sister Natasha.”
Many mothers supported Amanda in the comments, Lucy Kennedy wrote, “I know exactly how you are feeling. It was like that for me with Jack. Not easy. You’re doing so well. Xxx” while Lorraine Keane wrote, “Well done you. I was lucky to be able to breastfeed too. I know not everyone can. It’s not easy but it gets easier. Sending love and strength.”
Amanda and her husband Julian Okines welcomed their first child together into the world in November, announcing the news on Instagram Amanda wrote, “And then there was you….
“Im so overjoyed, full of love and bursting with happiness to be able to share with you that @julianokines and I have welcomed our incredible son, Phoenix Blaze Byram Okines into the big wide, wonderful world.
“What a privilege that he entrusted us to nurture and guide his little soul through the endless possibilities of life and we are eternally grateful to him for choosing us to be his parents.”