By Anna Cave-Bigley
I remember the first time I breastfed my first son in those early hours after birth—how fragile, raw, and overwhelming it all felt. I had just been through labour, my body was exhausted, and suddenly, there he was—tiny, searching, instinctively knowing what to do even when I didn’t.
I remember the relief when he latched. The rush of pure love, exhaustion, and something deeper—an unspoken connection that felt ancient, primal, bigger than me.
But I also remember the struggles. The moments of doubt. The tears when I thought my body wasn’t enough. The weeks of figuring it out, of learning from each other, of celebrating small victories—the first full feed, the first painless latch, the first night I felt confident enough to trust my body.
Breastfeeding isn’t just a way to nourish—it’s a journey of perseverance, trust, and love. And like any journey, there are milestones worth celebrating.
Because whether a mum breastfeeds for one day, one month, or one year—every moment is an achievement. Every stage deserves recognition.
The First Feeds: The Gift of Comfort & Reassurance
Those first few days? They are raw, messy, emotional. A rollercoaster of hormones, learning curves, and self-doubt.
I remember sitting in the hospital, struggling to get my son to latch, feeling like I should somehow already know how to do this. No one tells you that breastfeeding isn’t always instinctive—that it’s something you and your baby learn together.
💡 What helps most in these early days: Comfort, hydration, and encouragement.
🎁 A gift to remind her she’s doing incredible:
✔ The SABI Breastfeeding Herbata – A gentle, nourishing infusion designed to support milk production, hydration, and postpartum recovery. A warm cup of tea in her hands can turn a moment of stress into a moment of peace.
✔ The SABI Mama Infusions Set – Because every day in the fourth trimester brings new challenges, and this set provides the right support for each moment—whether she needs energy, calm, or nourishment.
✔ A handwritten note – One simple sentence: “You are doing an incredible job. Your body knows what to do. Trust yourself.” It’s something I wish I had read in those first moments.
The First Growth Spurt: The Gift of Strength
Just when you think you’ve got a rhythm, cluster feeding happens.
For me, the three-week growth spurt hit like a storm—suddenly, it felt like all I did was feed, day and night, as my baby signaled for more, more, more. I worried: Was I making enough? Was something wrong? Why is he feeding constantly?
What I didn’t realise then was this was normal. Growth spurts aren’t signs of low supply—they’re the baby’s way of telling your body, “We need to make more now.”
💡 What helps during these intense days: Hydration, extra calories, and support that tells her she’s strong enough to get through it.
🎁 A gift that reminds her to take care of herself, too:
✔ The SABI Breastfeeding Herbata – Because she’s giving so much, and her body needs nourishment just as much as her baby does.
✔ A warm meal delivery – She probably won’t ask for food, but she needs it. Drop off something nourishing—something she can eat one-handed while feeding.
✔ A simple text: “You’re not alone.” – Growth spurts can make a mum feel touched out, exhausted, and uncertain. A reminder that she’s doing everything right means more than you know.
The First Night of Sleep: The Gift of Rest
For months, I thought I’d never sleep again. I was bone-deep exhausted, running on pure willpower, feeling like my body didn’t belong to me anymore.
Then, one night, he slept. And for the first time in what felt like forever, so did I.
💡 What helps in this stage: Encouragement to prioritise rest—because even if her baby sleeps, she might still struggle to.
🎁 A gift that tells her she deserves rest:
✔ The SABI Calming Herbata – Because sometimes, even when the baby sleeps, a mum’s nervous system stays wired. This blend helps gently transition her body into rest mode.
✔ A promise to hold the baby while she naps – Not just “Let me know if you need help” but “Go rest. I’ve got this.”
✔ A small reminder that her well-being matters, too – Because she can’t pour from an empty cup.
The Last Breastfeed: The Gift of Reflection
We don’t always know when it’s the last time.
For some, we plan to wean. For others, it happens naturally—the feeds become less frequent, the baby latches for comfort more than nourishment, and one day, without realising it, it’s the last time.
When that moment comes, there’s often grief alongside relief. A mix of pride for how far you’ve come and nostalgia for what you’re leaving behind.
💡 What helps in this transition: A chance to honor everything she’s given, everything she’s done, and everything she’s become through this journey.
🎁 A gift that marks the milestone:
✔ The SABI Breastfeeding Herbata – A final cup of comfort, as she closes this chapter with love.
✔ A keepsake—something small but meaningful. A bracelet, a letter, a journal entry about what this journey has meant to her.
✔ A reminder that she is still everything she was before—but even stronger now.
Because Every Breastfeeding Journey Is Worth Celebrating
Whether a mum breastfeeds for one day or one year, through struggles or ease, every moment is an achievement. Every milestone is proof of her strength.
So if you know a breastfeeding mum, celebrate her. Acknowledge her effort. Show her that what she’s doing matters.
And when the days feel endless, when she’s doubting herself, when she wonders if she’s doing enough—remind her that she is.
Because she is. And she always has been.
HORMONAL & PROUD
Created as a brand to help women navigate the toughest moments in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum — and practically every stage of life –– The SABI is changing the narrative around our hormones from one of taboo, embarrassment, and loneliness to awareness and even, pride. As more than a wellness brand, The SABI offers a carefully-crafted line of products to carry you through your hormonal journey, including rituals, supportive tools, and ancient herbal remedies that have been tested time and time again by women and now come backed by medicine. The SABI is a blend of science and nature conceived by women who have experienced the joys and deep struggles of bringing a child into the world, the pains of a heavy, difficult period, miscarriage, and difficulty conceiving.
We invite you to get to know your body and its cycles better –– to really understand what is going on inside. Learn to use your hormones to your advantage no matter your stage of life, and know that you can support and balance your hormone levels. We are here to help with the information, understanding and natural tools to support your body and the emotional process along with it.
