http://alimchugh.co.uk/bottle-feeding-anonymous-bfa/ Maternity Leave Diary Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:44:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://alimchugh.co.uk/bottle-feeding-anonymous-bfa/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Ali Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:23:43 +0000 http://mumfriendlyfinance.com/?p=382#comment-5 Hi Aly, Thank you for your lovely comment on my breast feeding experience. I was nervous about any potential reaction to this post so to get your comment was very reassuring. I am disappointed with my self for not sticking in there, but do feel positive that I managed to breast feed for 4 weeks and pump breast milk for weeks 5 and 6. Ali Hi Aly, Thank you for your lovely comment on my breast feeding experience. I was nervous about any potential reaction to this post so to get your comment was very reassuring. I am disappointed with my self for not sticking in there, but do feel positive that I managed to breast feed for 4 weeks and pump breast milk for weeks 5 and 6. Ali

]]> http://alimchugh.co.uk/bottle-feeding-anonymous-bfa/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Aly Hodge Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:11:39 +0000 http://mumfriendlyfinance.com/?p=382#comment-4 I am really sorry this happened to you.Breastfeeding groups are supposed to make new mums feel at ease and resolve any problems or answer any questions.Breastfeeding isn't easy, I had real trouble with number 3 and even though I'm a breastfeeding peer supporter I still had to seek help and yes I felt a bit silly about it.It's meant to be natural and can be, if you get the right support and information.I do recommend visiting your local group whilst you're pregnant so you can see other women breastfeed and ask questions before you have the baby.I had numerous problems with my other two as well, but I did eventually ask for help which I got in abundance.Saying that it's good to see you are using greener and healthier formula and bottle options.Don't feel you failed, the group failed you for not supporting you.Take care. I am really sorry this happened to you.Breastfeeding groups are supposed to make new mums feel at ease and resolve any problems or answer any questions.Breastfeeding isn’t easy, I had real trouble with number 3 and even though I’m a breastfeeding peer supporter I still had to seek help and yes I felt a bit silly about it.It’s meant to be natural and can be, if you get the right support and information.I do recommend visiting your local group whilst you’re pregnant so you can see other women breastfeed and ask questions before you have the baby.I had numerous problems with my other two as well, but I did eventually ask for help which I got in abundance.Saying that it’s good to see you are using greener and healthier formula and bottle options.Don’t feel you failed, the group failed you for not supporting you.Take care.

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