"The support team helped set up a feeding schedule"

About: Fife Community Services / Breast Feeding Support Service Fife Community Services Breast Feeding Support Service

Posted by Nicky6 (as a service user), 10 months ago

I couldn't have managed my breastfeeding journey without the team at Breastfeeding Support Fife. I had multiple phone call conversations as well as several in person visits. My baby struggled to gain weight and I felt that I was being pushed to go down the formula route. I was reluctant to do this as I was concerned about my daughter having a reaction to formula as we suspected she had a dairy allergy.
The support team came to me, helped set up a feeding schedule and were so supportive. They reassured me when I was worried, kept in touch and celebrated when my daughter gained weight steadily. I was loaned a breast pump, without this I wouldn't have been able to express enough milk to go back to work. I can't thank the team enough for their help and this team are needed in Fife.
Breastfeeding is not an easy journey and for mothers that choose to do it, they need to be fully supported.

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Siobhan Mcilroy

Head Patient Experience, Corporate Services,

NHS Fife

Submitted on 14/09/2024 at 16:29

Published on Care Opinion at 16:29

Dear Nicky6
My name is Siobhan McIlroy and I am the head of patient experience. I am sorry for the late response to your story.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's clear that the Breastfeeding Support Fife team played an essential role in helping you navigate the challenges of breastfeeding, especially when your baby was struggling to gain weight.
We're so glad that they were there for you with in-person visits, phone calls, and the support you needed to continue breastfeeding despite the pressure to switch to formula.

It’s wonderful to hear that they were able to provide reassurance and a feeding plan tailored to your concerns about your daughter’s potential dairy allergy.
Your story highlights just how critical this team is, not only for practical support but also for offering encouragement and solutions during challenging times.
We’re also happy to hear that the loan of the breast pump helped you continue breastfeeding while transitioning back to work.

Thank you for emphasizing how important it is for breastfeeding mothers to receive full support. Your feedback shows just how vital this team is for mums in Fife, and we wish you and your daughter all the best moving forward!

Best wishes

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Olivia Robertson

Senior Manager, Childrens Services Fife,

Fife Health & Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 16/09/2024 at 21:01

Published on Care Opinion at 21:01

Dear Nicky6
thanks for posting your kind feedback about your experience of the breastfeeding team. It sounds like you had a really tough time and they helped you enormously.
They will be overjoyed to read your kind words. I am so pleased they were able to help you when you needed it most
take care and Best wishes
Olivia

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