Ferne McCann discusses breastfeeding children past the first year as the TOWIE star admits she 'struggles to say no' to daughter Finty, 21 months
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Ferne McCann has weighed in on breastfeeding children past the first year, as the reality star admitted she 'struggles to say no'.
The former TOWIE star, 33, welcomed Finty, 21 months, with her fiancé Lorri Haines in July 2023.
She also has a daughter Sunday, seven, with her ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Ferne requested her followers to ask her some questions so they could 'catch up'.
Responding to one question which asked about if she had tried to stop breastfeeding her youngest past the age of one, she responded: 'Finty breastfed on demand whilst we were away.
'I guess for an easier life I just gave it to her. There's so many perks of continuing with breastfeeding past 1 especially whilst we were traveling.
Ferne McCann has weighed in on breastfeeding children past the first year as she took to her Instagram Stories to answer a Q&A on Friday
The former TOWIE star, 33, welcomed Finty, 21 months, with her fiancé Lorri Haines in July 2023. She also has a seven-year-old daughter Sunday, whom she shares with her ex boyfriend Arthur Collins (Ferne pictured with Lorri, Finty, and Sunday)
'But now that means she really wants it all the time & I struggle to say no. I haven't tried to stop BF yet.
'I think it will be really difficult when we eventually do end our BF journey.'
The NHS recommends exclusive breastfeeding (breast milk only) for the first six months of a baby's life, followed by continued breastfeeding alongside solid foods for up to 2 years or longer, where possible.
Her post comes just a month after Ferne insisted that there is no 'normal' when it comes to breastfeeding.
Using her platform to advocate for breastfeeding, the star admitted she was 'nervous' to share more about her journey: 'Haven’t posted about my breastfeeding journey in a while, but I still get a lot of people asking if I’m still doing it.
'In complete honesty, I’ve been a bit nervous to share about it lately.
'Even though I’m such a big advocate for breastfeeding, the truth is, I’ve been afraid of what people might think or say now that Finty is 20 months old.
'I’m sharing this because if you’re like me and still feeding, and you’re feeling pressure to stop or wondering if it’s ‘not the norm’ to breastfeed past one, I just want you to know…there are plenty of mums still doing it.
'Keep going, mamma. However it looks do your normal.'
Her post comes just a month after Ferne insisted that there is no 'normal' when it comes to breastfeeding
Previously on her social media platform, the reality star revealed that her breastfeeding journey had been difficult and praised everyone who had supported her along the way.
She said that it had taken 'a whole football team' for her to reach the point she was at now and revealed her pride at breastfeeding her baby girl.
Ferne praised her 'supportive partner' Lorri and her mother for helping her out and the online community she had turned to when she had been struggling.
Ferne also used her Instagram account recently to declare how grateful she is for her body.
Sharing more photos from her Easter holiday over the weekend, the reality star looked incredible in a green bikini as she used the post to discuss changes to her body over the years.
Alongside her clip, she penned: 'I’m grateful for my body and all that it does for me •My boobs are sagging & two different sizes. •I have cellulite. •My outfit isn’t on trend. •My face is wonky. •I have wrinkles round my eyes.
'Or… •My boobs provide comfort for my baby. •My cellulite is just a sign of a female body that moves and lives. •My outfit reflects my own style, not a passing trend. •My face is uniquely mine, perfect in its own way. •My wrinkles are laughter lines from years of joy and living.
'No matter who we are, whatever our age, shape, or story we all seem to find faults in ourselves that wouldn’t even exist for anyone else. So why do we naturally lean toward the negative thought about ourselves?
'We get to choose how we speak to ourselves. So let’s choose self-kindness and self-empowerment.'
