I had quite a bit of contact with the team due to challenges with breastfeeding. I presented with low milk supply and concerns about the amount of milk my baby was getting. The service was very responsive and would come out to the house the same day or next day or offer telephone support. The staff were all friendly and polite and helped greatly with breastfeeding positioning advice.
However, in my experience they tend to work out with the limits of their competence. I was given incorrect advice regarding formula feeding my baby, which my GP later corrected. This contributed to me over supplementing with formula, which compounded my diffculties with low milk supply. I was also told quite early on that I may need to accept that breastfeeding is not for me, which my GP also corrected and gave me the support I needed to continue breastfeeding my baby. Were it not for my GP, I would not have persisted as long as I did. In summary, I think they are a well-intentioned team but unwittingly contributed to my difficulties and I think they need further training to truly support women who are struggling with breastfeeding.
"Mixed experience with NHS Lanarkshire infant feeding team"
About: General practices in Lanarkshire General practices in Lanarkshire Maternity Care / Infant Feeding Team Maternity Care Infant Feeding Team ML2 0DP
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