Support?

[Kimboowee]

The midwife asked me at my last appointment how i planned on feeding baby and i told her breastfeeding....

She turnt round and said 'Hmmmm girls like you don't normally'

I would love to know what kind of girl i am!

She didnt really seem supportive, are the midwives in the hospital like this? Do they all have lactation(sp?) help??

Im scared ill give birth and have to give him a bottle cos i have no idea what im doing!!!

 

[mommyof3co]

Wow that was rude of her! I know our hospitals have lactation consultants that you can ask to come see you for free and they will help you out. Also kellymom.com has alot of great info on breastfeeding so you can look through there for tips on how to help you when starting out so that might make you feel more confident.

 

[coccyx]

Cheeky mare. Still time to read up on it. Ask the midwives in hospital to help.Hopefully they will know its all new to you. Keep asking. Lots of support on here. Relax and enjoy

 

[Mervs Mum]

Cheeky moo!

Maybe you need to do some quick reasearch into your local BFing support. See if you can find out if there are any groups. Have you been to Parentcraft classes?? They usuall do a BF class so the person who runs those could know too.


See if you have a Baby Cafe nearby or try contacting your local La Leche League co-ordinator.

Here's a good thread to read in the meantime - https://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/115736-helped-you-starting-out.html

You do need to be prepared honey to have the best chance of success and support is very important. Dont let her nasty attitude put you off - prove her wrong

 

[alice&bump]

omg i cant believe she said that!! at my hospital they were great, they put her on my boob at frst and i got so much help getting her latched on and positioning and stuff. and when you're out of hospital if you're worried about latching and stuff then they come out and help.

i went in with the attitude of, i really want to do it, but i know it might not work out. i was really determined to do it and i'm so glad i did!!

 

[Kimboowee]

I think i have all the 'tools' pump, bras, pads etc...

I didnt have Parentcraft classes cos the damn midwife didnt tell me when they were despite saying she'd ring me several times!

I think some Surestart places run breastfeeding groups, not sure about my local one but ill def look it up and read through some of the threads on here!
x

 

[Mervs Mum]

My Surestart have them so that's another good place to ask too

 

[jms895]

One thing I did was stayed in the hosp an extra night, the nurses at the station were great and even through the night I buzzed every time to get them to latch Caine on. I could not have done it at home on my own the first day I dont think and I would have gone into a panic. I would suggest a stay at the hosp until you are confident...
It will then fall into place and get easier... xxxxx

 

[Mervs Mum]

^^^^^ GREAT idea!

 

[Arcanegirl]

def a good idea, i was in 2 nights and was alot more confident with things by the second night.

 

[mrs shine]

Make sure your birthing partner knows that you want to breastfeed too and make it their job to get the MW to help with the first feed as soon as poss after delivery. Although my MW was fab, she had to go home early as was not well, because of the change over in MW and my retained placenta, Isaiah's first feed was not til nearly 3hrs afterwards. I was too out of it to realise and notice the time, and although he was fine I feel bad that it took so long to give him the first feed.
I also rang the bell everytime I wanted to feed so that I could get help latching on.

 

[Jkelmum]

How rude of her ...The mw helped me get Ethan latched on xxx

 

[Panda_Ally]

Surestart should run a BIBS Cafe (Breast Is Best Support) which i found really helpful!!!

Ur midwife is a cheeky moo!! Mine looked shocked when i said i would breastfeed...maybe cos were young???

 

[spacecadet]

put it in your birthplan that you want to breastfeed straightaway, at 1st i thought that a birthplan wasnt necessary but i had about 3 different midwives during labour (they were all lovely!) and i couldnt remember who i told what!
i also stayed in the hospital 4 nights and that helped me loads with breastfeeding, especially when my milk came in and i panicked a bit

this brilliant forum will help you so much too!!
good luck and
xx