Cecilie Viallon

The author is a French mother who has called New Zealand home since 2019. Her journey into the world of breastfeeding and conscious parenting began far from this field — with a background in business management and a former career in the insurance industry. But everything changed with the birth of her son in 2023. That profound transformation — known as matrescence — awakened a powerful calling: to support families through the joys, challenges, and deep emotions of early parenthood, especially in the context of long-term breastfeeding and natural weaning.

What she offers in her books is not a one-size-fits-all method or an idealised version of parenting. It’s a grounded, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, infused with her lived experience. She writes for all mothers who want to breastfeed longer, with freedom and confidence — without shame or pressure. She writes for fathers, often left in the margins, and for all parents who want to raise their children with intention, warmth, and deep presence.

She is continuously training in breastfeeding support and respectful parenting. Today, she shares her knowledge through books, articles, videos, and online workshops, staying true to her philosophy: to support without judgment, to empower through information, and to help parents build a secure, respectful, and joyful family life.

Readers value her sincere tone, her practical advice, and her ability to name the often unspoken feelings that come with early parenthood. Her empathetic view on breastfeeding, attachment, and child development makes her a unique and trusted voice in the French-speaking parenting world — and increasingly among English-speaking readers seeking a mindful path through parenting.

Reading her books is like taking a deep breath. It’s a chance to feel seen, supported, and understood. And, perhaps, to reconnect with your own journey as a parent — with gentleness and strength.