"Lack of support and advice breastfeeding."

Maryhill Health Centre.

Baby had a tongue tie. Midwives came in and advised different positions to breastfeed etc but nothing was working. Baby ended up eating the top off my nipple. I was crying all the time and in so much pain but no one seemed to care cause baby was gaining weight. I felt very patronized and one midwife actually said ‘ it’s hard being a mother. ’

Then I was discharged to the HV even though feeding had not improved. I begged not to be discharged but was anyway. HV got me a breast pump and advised to pump the sore side. They didn’t know how to work the pump and a friend had to show me. I was up all night pumping the sore side and then having to feed her that after breastfeeding from the good side. I was exhausted and struggling to bond with my daughter due to her causing me so much pain. Determined not to give up I went on some forums and found out myself it could be tongue tie. I also found out there was an infant feeding clinic. I had struggled to get out the house due to my cesarean but finally got out and a person from NCT noticed a tie. I then told my HV to refer me and it was cut.

I still have issues of over supply and clogged ducts due to pumping too much and just from terrible advice.