"Helped me on my feeding journey"

I’ve had help from the infant feeding support workers since my baby was a newborn (he has now just turned 5 months). 

Elise, Victoria and Terri have all helped me in some way on my feeding journey. I’ve also had help from Karen and Arlene. 

Before I had my baby I wasn’t sure breastfeeding was going to be for me but after having him, the support I had from the nursing nurses from Rhona in particular and then the infant feeding support workers allowed me to exclusively breastfeed for 9 weeks. I then had to add formula top ups for weight gain around week 9 but breast feeding still provides the majority of milk for my baby. 

Louie had tongue tie which was detected by the team. He had it released and unfortunately it hasn’t improved but the girls have supported me with this. 

I really can’t put in to words in the time I have to provide this feedback (while my baby naps) just how valuable their work has been for me as a new mum. I love feeding my baby myself and I don’t think I’d have managed without them. They helped me when I struggled with positioning, expressing, when Louie was becoming fussy feeding, the list goes on. They also run a lovely group for breastfeeding mums and clava which I enjoyed going to for support but also to see other mums.