The Walk About Mum (2026)

25/05/2026

Life recently from a very hot and bothered 34 year old mama 💁‍♀️😅🥵

How are you coping with this heat? 🌞

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12/05/2026

The black leggings WILL go 😅

I'm not going to lie, I'm in a slump, I've been in a dress slump for a longggg time, you know, grab what you've got, and chuck it on kinda outfits.

Which just make me feel s**t!! I don't want to wear dark colours and feel rubbish any more... who says mums need to low key dress ...

I'm such a vibrant colour dopamine addict at heart, I used to LOVE fashion and shopping and outfits etc etc. I really hate dark colors 🫣

I dress my 3 year old in SO much colour and I'm always so jealous of her outfits 😅

So hey, I'm changing it up, I'm getting my colours back, I'm dressing with a dopamine hit, just because! No reason 👌

Holding myself accountable by recording my cringe worthy vids to look back at progress 🙃✌️and not use breastfeeding as an excuse when we've got the amazing to help us out.

We've got:

10/05/2026

Lots of highs and lots of lows....

But that's life, right?

I guess you can't have sunlight without a little rain 🤍

30/04/2026

I don't know about you, but the older I get, the more I realise I don’t need life to feel better and bigger… just softer and with a calm essence about it.

I never could before but I now believe in slow mornings, in not rushing every moment, in letting things be simple. It's a challenge for me still but I'm getting there 🫶

I believe in choosing people who feel easy to be around, in protecting your peace, and in not over-explaining yourself.

I believe in fresh air, quiet moments, early nights, and the kind of days that don’t look like much but feel like everything.

And I believe that looking after yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. (Although it's ridiculously hard to find the time and effort, right? 🫠)

Life feels lighter when you stop chasing everything and start appreciating what’s already here 🤍 it's definitely another skill I'm trying to learn 🙏

What’s something you wholeheartedly believe in?

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27/04/2026

Just.....stfu.

Like honestly, the noise from what's right to do, what's wrong to do, is it any wonder us mama's can feel so exhausted, so worn out, burnt and living in survival mode or just on ffuuummmesssssss 😶‍🌫️🫩

I think it's important to realise that, it is what it is... being, just, noise...

We need to trust ourselves more.

We all have this super power of maternal instinct built into our being which is guiding us, I truly believe that your maternal instinct is never wrong when it comes to your children.

So, as hard as it is (and I'm such a sucker for these 'rules') we need to remember to take what we read and what we see online with a pinch of salt.

Because I'm a great mum and you're a great mum 🫶

(Imposter syndrome really kills when you try and tell yourself that!) But I'm not listening!!!!

Big love 🫶🫶

Lu

30/07/2024

......then The Beautiful Breastfeeding Programme is for you! 💛

With fast approaching, now is the perfect time to consider preparing for breastfeeding, and preparation should absolutely be completed during pregnancy! 🥰🙏
Prevention is better than cure 💕
Comment below with any challenges you experienced during breastfeeding.....⤵️
This ear let’s s,tep up education & support for breastfeeding!

12/06/2024

🥰 Happy birthing, happy breastfeeding 💛

If you'd like to have a positive birth and successful breastfeeding journey, should this be your hope, let's chat 🥰🙏

03/06/2024

The most beautiful testimonial from one of my wonderful Mama's, whose baby boy is a month old already 💙

Emma's review here really hits the nail on the head...

➡️ "to ensure I had all the information early enough whilst in the right head space" ⬅️

THIS ☝️

As Emma will tell you and agree with, when your baby is here, it feels HECTIC, it can and might feel overwhelming, emotional, stressful if you run into breastfeeding complications and you have no idea what you're doing!? Now you're in pain, you're not sleeping, you don't know what's 'normal' and what's not........

AVOID THIS!!!! Get prepped DURING pregnancy. I can not stress how crucial this is to avoid a cascade of intervention and to feel confident having so much knowledge about breastfeeding, your newborn, breast milk production and so much more that I can't fit into a caption ...💗

As Emma knows, she has lifetime membership and support from myself and The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Team 😍

Well done, Emma, you are absolutely smashing it 👏 💙

If you're keen to have a prenatal course that actually looks after YOU and teaches you aspects that other courses don't .... let's have a chat together ❤️

11/05/2024

🩶 May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and if you are currently pregnant, it may well be something you've just heard about here and there but likely hasn't crossed your mind much, understandably.

However, it is important to know that 1 in 5 mothers will experience some symptoms of anxiety, mood disorder, postnatal depression or PTSD after birth. Quite often, these symptoms can be masked in feeling tired, feeling very run down, and feeling a total lack of energy. Masked because these things are to be expected naturally post baby, especially after your first. 💛

Many women feel a bit down, tearful or anxious in the first week after giving birth.

This is often called the "baby blues" and is so common that it's considered normal.💙

The "baby blues" do not last for more than 2 weeks after giving birth.

If you are struggling with experiencing these feelings and symptoms for a persistent amount of time, (2-3 weeks plus), then it could be more than the "baby blues" and more than just the tiredness of disturbed nights and minding a small baby.

It's possible that you won't even realise yourself that you're experiencing PND, PNA or PTSD so this is to all partners, friends and families out there - please check in on new parents, gently keep watch and notice the signs if any show. 🙏

It took myself a whole year of mental struggle and torture to actually realise perhaps the way I was wasn't 'normal' postpartum - a mixture of PNA and largely PTSD diagnosed and now we're doing what we can.

Don't wait that long 🙏

Check out the NHS information for PND signs and symptoms and reach out for help if you resonate with any of them 🩶 Sending love ...

03/05/2024

✨ Let me help you with 5 key factors to include in Your Birth Plan ⬇️✨

Key Factor #1: Routine Vaginal Examinations 🧐

•Many women are not aware that they have the right to say 'NO' to routine vaginal examinations, and this is one of the reasons why Dr. Robyn Thompson encourages women to include this as a consideration in their own unique birth plan checklist.

Key Factor #2: Induction of Labour and your birth plan options 📖

•Whenever induction of labour is recommended, it’s okay to ask WHY. Dr. Robyn Thompson encourages women to ask "why "and to be informed of the benefits, risks, and alternatives.

Key Factor #3: Routine Procedure 📈

•When planning to give birth in the hospital system, it's important to be aware that hospital systems are designed for efficiency with the aim of rapidly processing women in, through, and out, and many routine procedures when mum and baby are well with an APGAR of 7 or more are unnecessary at that time.

Key Factor #4: Colostrum and the First Breastfeed 🤱

•Not all newborn babies will go straight to the breast immediately following birth. However, Dr. Robyn Thompson talks about the 3 golden hours, giving time for your newborn to feel secure. It's important to consider the first breastfeed (The 3 Golden Hours) in your birth plan so that your baby has the best possible chance of receiving your colostrum.

Key Factor #5: Unexpected or Emergency Situations 🥼🩺

•Dr. Robyn Thompson encourages women to avoid unnecessary medical intervention wherever possible. However, it's important to be aware that, as things change or unexpected things occur, a reasonable discussion may take place, where the woman or her partner or advocate may be required to make an informed decision.

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Your birth can greatly influence your breastfeeding outcome, so be educated, be knowledgeable, be empowered, and ready 💪🫶

22/04/2024

Why are my ni***es painful and damaged? 😩

Painful ni**le trauma is one of the most common complications experienced by breastfeeding mummas and is THE MOST COMMON reason for giving up before most want to...

Dr Robyn Thompson's PhD research found that ni**le trauma was significantly associated with the commonly taught cross-cradle technique, also directing the ni**le to nose while forcefully and rapidly trying to 'attach' the baby to the breast.

The language often described by Women who were taught the cross-cradle technique was to, “get the mouth open wide first” then “quickly get as much of the ar**la as possible” into the baby’s mouth.

If you're experiencing painful ni**le trauma or any common complications listed here, you are not alone, and you're in the right place! 🥰🙏

Sometimes, it may just mean some mindful observation and gentle adjustments to improve the discomfort you or your baby may be experiencing.

If you'd like some information about how I can help you prepare for pain-free breastfeeding, give me a 👋🏼 in the comments.

Prevention is better than cure...🩵

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