blog — lactation cookies

In the 4 years between my births of Scarlett & Mylee (Mylee being 8 months old at the time of writing this) I have learnt oh so much about breastfeeding.  Hindsight & reflection of my previous breastfeeding journeys has been such a powerful tool for myself to identify where I could improve & make changes to ensure this breastfeeding journey was my best yet :) Collecting colostrum prior to birth was something that I was determined I would do this time round! And wow was it powerful... here's my story- I always knew colostrum was such an important first food...

I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed for the Be Your Radiant Self PODCAST by Kylie Anderson. Kylie is a personal trainer, holistic health coach, reiki healer & host at the podcast. She shares topics on health and wellness, self care, spirituality and the tears and triumphs of motherhood. Have a listen as I deep dive into my personal experience with postnatal depression, how it with the catalyst for milk & cookies by Jewels... and how my business & tribe of incredible women (customers), Instagram followers & the women in my real life helped me to grow & be...

Amberley Harris @maternalinstinctsbyamberley is one of those special ones.  You know those women who give an abundance, a lot of their time & love without expecting anything in return.  She is super passionate about helping all women around Australia (and worldwide) successfully breastfeed. Midwife since 2007, breastfeeding consultant & Mama of two- this lady in my opinion is the breastfeeding fairy godmother!! If you're not following her on Instagram- please do my lovely ladies!! Click on her link here www.instragram.com/maternalinstinctsbyamberley   If you've been following myself for some time you will know I have two darling girls Chelsea (5) & Scarlett (4) ......

Jessica, one of our beautiful milk & cookies by Jewels Mamas recently shared this on her Instagram feed... and I just had to share it here.  A beautiful, honest read and one that I know you will all relate to.

Here is her story....

I think by now you well and truly know that I LOVE good food!!

And by good food- I mean food that is visually so appealing that you can almost taste it before you've tasted it. And then when you do taste it .... it's even better than you thought.