Breastfeeding in public can still be stressful for a lot of mothers. Gemma Bowker Wright lists her favourite places to breastfeed without the added judgement or worry. It makes me mad when I hear stories of mums being told they can’t breastfeed in public places. This shouldn’t still be an issue – it’s 2020, not … Read more
Gemma Bowker Wright pays tribute to the Wellington childcare centre that welcomed her son, and calls on the country to better support the people who care for our children. It’s often the things in life you can’t have you end up wanting most. These were, for me, at five, a unicorn; at 14, to be … Read more
Secondary infertility is a hidden pain many families are facing. Gemma Bowker-Wright shares her story. First published 11 June 2018. “Will you have a second?” said the mother at Island Bay Park a few weeks back. She pushed a toddler on the swing while a baby slept in the front-pack on her chest. Her tone was … Read more
Secondary infertility is a hidden pain many families are facing. Gemma Bowker-Wright shares her story. “Will you have a second?” said the mother at Island Bay Park a few weeks back. She pushed a toddler on the swing while a baby slept in the front-pack on her chest. Her tone was casual, off-hand, the way someone … Read more