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"Her help has saved our breast feeding journey"

About: Antrim Area Hospital / Ward C2 Maternity care

(as a service user),

I have seen the breast feeding coordinator Pauline with both of my children as they both had problems with breast feeding and weight gain.

Pauline has supported me through not only tongue ties but also with a premature baby, a baby who struggled to latch and having mastitis too. I can honestly say if it wasn’t for Pauline’s support I don’t know if I would have been able to exclusively breast feed both of my babies which is something I really wanted to do.

Going to the tongue tie clinic always felt a bit daunting but Pauline put me at ease straight away. She explained exactly what was going to happen and what I should expect both during and after the procedure. Pauline also offered follow up support.

Pauline encouraged me as a new Mummy and also acknowledged my previous breast feeding experience with my second child which encouraged me too.

Pauline’s help has saved our breast feeding journey once again and I couldn’t be more grateful. 

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Response from Helen Weir, Head of Service, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, NHSCT 5 months ago
Helen Weir
Head of Service, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
NHSCT
Submitted on 10/01/2025 at 11:32
Published on Care Opinion at 11:32


Good Morning KBMc

My name is Helen Weir and I am Interim Head of Service for Maternity &Gynae/Deputy Head of Midwifery.

Firstly I wish to apologize that we have not responded to your feedback before this,

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback regarding Pauline. Pauline is a real asset to our team and I'm so glad that with her support you managed to exclusively breast feed both your babies. Pauline will be delighted to receive this feedback and I will ensure that I share this with her.

Kindest Regards

Helen

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