My gf's and I had this discussion not long ago. We thought that the reason a lot of 'mummys' dont bf is due to the shortened length of stay in hospital (12 hours in some cases).
eg
When I had NIkolaus I was out within 3 days after having an emergancy c/s after a long 23hour labour. I was confussed, lacked the support of so called health professions and felt very depressed about what had happened. I also had no milk and dint realise that it came in around day 3 -4. Hench, I didnt BF and choice to FF instead.
Wilhelm,...hm I thought, IM not going down the same road again, had loads of milk and yet the nurses failed to help me bf. another ff baby.
Vyolett, I demanded that I got Vy in recovery and put her straight on my boob. I had the best midwife possible. I voiced my concerns about not being able to bf my 2 boys and she helped me all the way. She sat with me for hours and helped me with gentle words and motivating praise. I stayed in hospital for 5 days and the whole time my midwife pushed for me to stay until I could bf Vy correctly and felt comfortable within myself.
I managed to bf Vy for one month when I got mastites in both bb's and decided through lack of community MCHN support that i could no longer do 'this'.
Does that mean im going to not try for my fourth? NO WAY! my goloshies will be hauled out and made to do what the great man invented them to do.
Do you know who has supportived me the whole way through my bf experience with Vy???? All the wonderful girls on Belly belly, thats who.
Mauw
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