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Kasia80
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Age : 28
Joined : 04 Aug 2007
Posts : 3005
From : Oxfordshire
|  Subject: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding  Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:57 pm | |
| http://society.guardian.co.uk/health/news/0,,2158674,00.html
| Quote: | | The long-term health of mothers and babies is being put at risk by UK hospitals that have failed to introduce pro-breastfeeding policies, the United Nations says. |
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| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:01 pm | |
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Natasha
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Age : 22
Joined : 05 Jul 2007
Posts : 3140
From : Birmingham
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:44 pm | |
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I knew that!
It's disgusting 
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In my life I now have room
to nourish a babe within my womb
and to my arms a welcome nest
and comfort waiting at my breast.
An it harm none, and cause none strife
my belly to swell and ripen new life
a babe to grow strong within me
as I will, so mote it be!
 
Breastfed for 13 months! |
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kay
Breast Buddies
Age : 28
Joined : 19 Aug 2007
Posts : 2635
From : North Wales
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:02 am | |
| I received no support with last 2 in hospital or afterwards.
I know midwives are pushed at the moment, but so many women were calling midwives to their beds to get them to help them to latch on, and were being brushed off as there were not enough MWs and they had other things to do. I didnt even bother calling them...
My community MWs were no better - hardly came out, just phoned. Told them i was having trouble BF and was told to give formula!
HV was worse still- "bottle feeding is easier, less stressful and they sleep better".
With no local support group and little knowledge and support, no wonder i gave up after 3 days. Its only since joining here for next one that ive learnt so much - i thought i had no milk, but didnt wait long enough etc.
I feel really let and disappointed now - but im going to give it a bloody good go this time (quite tempted by a home birth too)
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Kasia80
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Age : 28
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From : Oxfordshire
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:12 am | |
| Kay:go for a home birth, hun! 
You can do this!
I wanted home birth with Maya, but ...well you all know her birth story!
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kay
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Age : 28
Joined : 19 Aug 2007
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From : North Wales
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:17 am | |
| I only just got to hospital in time with Ty, so this one will probably be quicker again!
I may as well plan for a home birth, although my MW is trying to discourage me from this too
If i had the money i would hire an independent MW!
Might go and put the lottery on now. 
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Kasia80
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Age : 28
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From : Oxfordshire
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:26 am | |
| Kay, if you want homw birth you should have it!
Where do you love, hun?
Some regions have small midwife operated birthing centres!Some of them are rated by UNICEF as baby friendly.
http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk/page.asp?page=43
just put your postcode and it will tell you, are there any!
I just found out from it that JR in Oxford doesn't have accredidtation
Witch really doesn't suprise me!
When John was born midwifes even didn't show me how to hold a baby for feeding, and when I asked where I can give him a wash they just laughed; I've never held a newborn before he was born, not saying changing ther nappy, bathing, and dressing, and they just had so much fun on my account! At night midwifes were coming to check Johns temp- he swallowed waters with meconium, and once on midwife put my bed up so I can feed him sitting- and I really liked doing it laying down  , and she didn't show me how to put it back down!Oh, how annoyed she was when Idid ring for help!
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kay
Breast Buddies
Age : 28
Joined : 19 Aug 2007
Posts : 2635
From : North Wales
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:43 pm | |
| mine has a 'certificate of commitment' which means they aim to become 'baby friendly' - so mine is no better than yours! 
there are no birthing centres within 50 miles,so think i will plan for a HB, but keep an open mind.
Thanks for the info kasia - youre a mine of information!
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Kasia80
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Age : 28
Joined : 04 Aug 2007
Posts : 3005
From : Oxfordshire
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:42 pm | |
| I can't remember how Fiona did call me other day...It was a link diva or something like that...lol 
I'm just happy to help, kay!
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| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:30 pm | |
| | kasia80 wrote: | I can't remember how Fiona did call me other day...It was a link diva or something like that...lol
I'm just happy to help, kay! |
yeah the queen of links you are, u mention about something and there it is a link for us..
kay have a home birth dont be discouraged from your mw, they should help you get what u want |
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Kasia80
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Age : 28
Joined : 04 Aug 2007
Posts : 3005
From : Oxfordshire
| | Subject: Re: Hospitals putting infants at risk by ignoring breastfeeding Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:31 pm | |
| Yes!Fiona, now I remember!
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