'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
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Notable Quotes
"It would just be my husband and I and the girls trying to figure out how to keep these little babies alive without any support."
— Jess Nicholson , Other
"There was absolutely zero preparation for how tough triple-feeding was going to be."
— Vicki Rose , Other
"At no time were we asked what our priorities were and what we actually wanted from feeding."
— Lucy , Other
Key People
A new mother from Brighton who shared her traumatic breastfeeding experience.
A new mother who faced difficulties with breastfeeding and its impact on her mental health.
A new mother who experienced challenges with breastfeeding after her emergency caesarean.
All Coverage
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
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