"Excellent care and support from the Breastfeeding Centre"

I recently gave birth to my first child under the care of CMP South. I had a homebirth which was incredible and empowering. After my daughter was born, we struggled to get a good latch and my CMP midwife suggested additional support from the breastfeeding centre. 

I was able to hire a pump from KEMH for a month which was so helpful to maintain my supply while we worked on our latch. During this time, I had three consultations with Jo from the breastfeeding centre, who was so helpful in our breastfeeding journey.  Before our first consult I was feeling stressed about my daughter's weight gain and uncertain that we would ever establish a positive breastfeeding relationship. As soon as we saw Jo, I felt reassured that we would get on track. Jo helped me with my latch technique and made me and my husband feel competent as new parents.

If I hadn't have had these consults with Jo, I may have given up entirely on breastfeeding as it was really impacting my mental health at the time. I am now confidently breastfeeding and my daughter has put on lots of weight. I couldn't have done it without Jo and I am so glad I stuck at it,  as I love breastfeeding now!

Jo provided exceptional care and her support was integral to us developing confidence as new parents.