A 29-year-old mom, Emma Shardlow Hudson, breastfeeds her 5-year-old daughter, Alex, and her 2-year-old son, Ollie, alongside regular meals and sometimes simultaneously. When Alex began nursery school, Emma noticed that her daughter didn’t catch the same illnesses as other children, attributing it to her breast milk. Alex typically breastfeeds in the morning and evening, seeking comfort from it as needed. The UK’s National Health Service advises exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months.

Emma believes that breastfeeding is crucial for her children’s health, saying, “My kids are rarely ill, and I’m almost 100 percent positive that is because of the antibodies in the milk.” She considers it a significant achievement, although a challenging one. Initially uncertain about the duration of breastfeeding, Emma now embraces it, noting, “My attitude has changed over time.”