That's a good point Bon. More info about BF positives should be more accessible to new mums, and a greater support network. GPs and nurses etc are too quick to tell you to comp feed, or if you have a touch of mastitis to wean the baby. We need the motivation to continue with the BF, not be given an easy out.. especially when they're not then telling us of the possible side effects of FF.

Tallon was comp fed the first day and a half, because his sugar levels were too low, and I was terrified how it would affect him. Thankfully it was just a tiny bit, and they tube fed him, so he had no nipple confusion or anything by using a bottle. And it was always after a full attempt on the breast, so it didn't affect my supply.

A lot of fear and doubt comes with being new mum, so if something isn't going quite right, it's easy to panic and agree to formula. That's where we most need the encouragement and motivation to persevere with it.

ETA: It frustrates me to hear of nurses and GP's promoting such old ideas when it comes to BF and sleeping habits etc. When it's our mum's telling us how they did it, its easier to 'ignore' because we understand that things have moved on from then.. but when it's a professional who is supposedly up to date with things giving this advice.. then any uninformed mum is going to do what they say.

oh.. and SHAME on Nestle for what they're doing. I just looked at their site.. I didn't realise that Maggi was them! wow. Boycotting is a good idea.. but I love my Milo