That 'Artifical Feeding' controversy...breastfeeding guilt & how to support new mothers - Episode 16
Jenny and Amy discuss the recent article in the news about a UK hospital trust which produced a letter for parents about feeding their new born baby in hospital. In the letter they describe formula feeding as 'artificial feeding' and cause much controversy as a result.
We discuss the letter, as well as the guilt and heartache that many mothers go through when they stop breastfeeding before they wanted to. How can we as professionals best support women experiencing this?
To add to the debate or share strategies that have worked for you in practice, send us an email to iamahealthvisitor@gmail.com
Resources and Further Info:
"Hospital trust under fire for describing use of milk formula as 'artificial feeding'" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/30/hospital-trust-fire-describing-use-milk-formula-artificial-feeding/
UNICEF Responsive Formula Feeding:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/02/Infant-formula-and-responsive-bottle-feeding.pdf
We discuss the letter, as well as the guilt and heartache that many mothers go through when they stop breastfeeding before they wanted to. How can we as professionals best support women experiencing this?
To add to the debate or share strategies that have worked for you in practice, send us an email to iamahealthvisitor@gmail.com
Resources and Further Info:
"Hospital trust under fire for describing use of milk formula as 'artificial feeding'" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/30/hospital-trust-fire-describing-use-milk-formula-artificial-feeding/
UNICEF Responsive Formula Feeding:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/02/Infant-formula-and-responsive-bottle-feeding.pdf
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