Over-the-shoulder boulder holder

One afternoon, my breastfeeding counsellor popped by and witnessed the unhappy spectacle of me juggling twin babies, breasts and an ill-fitting black lace bra. She said, "The right equipment makes any job easier."

I even added a sleep bra to my collection (to save that waking-up-in-a-reservoir feeling). Mothercare do a good soft-cotton sleeping bra that slips over your head and comforts the sorest and most swollen boobs.

After feeding baby number three, I intended to chuck out the greying nursing bras and celebrate with a foxy ensemble without clips, zips or poppers. I treated myself to black velvet goodies from Agent Provocateur.

As for binning my old faithful "Mamabel" – it still has its uses. What better way to amuse myself than dangling it under my partner's nose with the words, "Do you think I'll ever need this again?"'