Swans is pretty **** for breastfeeding support, so I don't find that surprising, unfortunately. I'm not sure it has anything to do with the socioeconomic status of women in the area, so much as a complete lack of emphasis on breastfeeding support and education.
I found the midwives there are really good, but didn't get a great impression of the few OBs I met. The one who helped deliver DD seemed alright, but the others....
Anyway, I suggest you arm yourself with literature, a strong will, written instructions for your carers and a gatekeeper - someone who can stay with your baby if you can't and make sure they do what you want them to. Good luck and hope all goes well for you.
Thanks for the comments MadB and LuluHB. I've not been too keen on the OB's I've met so far either, but as this is B2 its not such a drama as I know whats going on. Would hate to be a first time mum going through the public system here, its terribly convoluted and frustrating. I really liked one of the OB's that I met up in the maternity ward one day but I'm yet to see him in the antenatal clinic. As you say MadB, the midwives are good though.... they really are the saving grace of the hospital I think.
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