Firstly, let me introduce myself...my name is Emma and I am a mum of 4 - Kaitlyn 12, Alexander & Rowan 9 and Freya 5. I used to come on here all the time when pregnant with my youngest but since then I haven't really had the time!
I am now studying for an Access to Higher Education Diploma, to - fingers crossed - go on to study Midwifery in September. As part of my diploma, I have to write an 'Access Project', which is basically a research project into something to do with the degree you which to study.
Although breastfeeding is a widely discussed topic and there are many campaigns out there, there still seems to be a stigma attached to breastfeeding publicly and there are low breastfeeding rates in young mothers and economically deprived areas.
I'm interested in why this is and people's own personal experience of breastfeeding. That's where you all come in!
The title of my project is 'Whose responsibility is it for a woman to breastfeed?'
This may seem really obvious at first, as there is only one person that can breastfeed the infant but what role does family, peers and society play in the woman making her decision? Would she breastfeed but family think it is wrong? Do they feel uncomfortable in public because people stare and feel awkward?
So whose responsibility is it?
A. The woman
B. The father
C. Family
D. Friends
E. Midwives/health visitor
F. All of the above
If you could answer with one of the above and also let me know your own experiences and opinions that would be great - I can't really do this project without you!
If you feel uncomfortable voicing your opinions publicly, please feel free to message me. All information will be treated confidentially as I'm using it to get information from a wide range of people to get an idea of what society thinks the problems faced by women wishing to breastfeed.
Thank you all in advance and please tell your friends about my thread and ask them to take part!
If you have any questions, please contact me and I'll be happy to discuss things with you!
I am now studying for an Access to Higher Education Diploma, to - fingers crossed - go on to study Midwifery in September. As part of my diploma, I have to write an 'Access Project', which is basically a research project into something to do with the degree you which to study.
Although breastfeeding is a widely discussed topic and there are many campaigns out there, there still seems to be a stigma attached to breastfeeding publicly and there are low breastfeeding rates in young mothers and economically deprived areas.
I'm interested in why this is and people's own personal experience of breastfeeding. That's where you all come in!
The title of my project is 'Whose responsibility is it for a woman to breastfeed?'
This may seem really obvious at first, as there is only one person that can breastfeed the infant but what role does family, peers and society play in the woman making her decision? Would she breastfeed but family think it is wrong? Do they feel uncomfortable in public because people stare and feel awkward?
So whose responsibility is it?
A. The woman
B. The father
C. Family
D. Friends
E. Midwives/health visitor
F. All of the above
If you could answer with one of the above and also let me know your own experiences and opinions that would be great - I can't really do this project without you!
If you feel uncomfortable voicing your opinions publicly, please feel free to message me. All information will be treated confidentially as I'm using it to get information from a wide range of people to get an idea of what society thinks the problems faced by women wishing to breastfeed.
Thank you all in advance and please tell your friends about my thread and ask them to take part!
If you have any questions, please contact me and I'll be happy to discuss things with you!