gruidsy Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 im absolutely terrified at the thought of attempting to breastfeed again. Currently 21 week pregnant with my third child i would rather give birth than breastfeed, however i want the best beginnings for my baby as i did before so i will give it my bet shot. I fed my last child for 16 weeks of what i can only describe as pure hell. I suffered from nipple blanching throughout and nobody on the island had heard of or seen it before, so i relied on the help of breastfeeding advisors over the phone which is totally infuriating. Well done for reaching 16 weeks, I only managed 9. I had this too and it look a long time for it to be properly diagnosed (eventually I was sent back to maternity and one of the midwives diagnosed it - she had only seen it once before). It hugely affected my relationship with the baby and I had to stop feedng him due to the intense and constant pain. A local support group would have made alll the difference to me, particularly a counsellor and support workers. I think this is a brilliant idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucklejo Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I wanted to breastfeed all my children, but when I had my first 19 years ago I haemorrhaged and couldn't do anything, so the midwives fed him a bottle. Once I had 2 blood transfusions I was ready to give it a go, but he just would not take it. I think it was because of the bottle. The only "help" I got was midwives pulling my nipples and trying to get his mouth onto them. It never worked. All that happened was that he got frustrated and so did I so after a couple of days I just gave up and he was a bottle fed baby. My next 4 were all breastfed I have just about finished my birth doula and post natal doula courses. Have my last qualifying birth in less than 2 weeks The courses did cover a bit about breastfeeding, but would love to to the training that is offered up here too and be a volunteer to the breastfeeding support service. I think it's a great idea. Don't think I'd be able to take part in a mass breastfeed though as my kids are now aged between 12 and 19. Think they're more into pizza these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodeyn Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Does anyone know if the nurture Shetland website is up and running yet? 6 weeks to go and still cringing at the thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucklejo Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 just googled it and looks like it is www.nurtureshetland.org.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodeyn Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I did that too but it doesn't look like the page is in use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 registration is open? just no guest access. http://www.nurtureshetland.org.uk/forum/Blah.pl?v-register/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie79 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I registered but the link I got sent to validate email doesn't work! Emailed the administrator no reply... Hop it's just early teething problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodeyn Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucklejo Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 yeah just tried it too. same problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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