I too had a negative experience of breastfeeding when my little one was in SCBU. Because of problems with my breasts at the time (tmi!), I needed a bit more help than most to master the art of expressing and getting baby to latch on, coupled with a prem babe who would tire quickly. I found some of the staff were often frustrated with the amount of time spent doing this, and actively encouraged me to switch to bottle. I gave up after 2weeks- not because I wanted to- my milk just dried up because of all the stress.
I wish that I had been given more support as I feel that rather than be 'forced' into doing it, I was 'forced' out of doing it.

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