Musings on milk

I’ve been taking part in an online debate about wet nursing and giving donor milk (neither of which I’m opposed to – Jessica had donor milk when she was first born and I have donated several litres to a milk bank). It’s a shame that such debates often result in women attacking other women because of how they choose to feed their babies though. I know breast is best but would never judge anyone for choosing formula. Jessica was breastfed for 17 months but had formula too for various reasons relating to her heart condition so I can appreciate both sides.

National Breastfeeding Week - my story

It’s National Breastfeeding Week.  When my daughter was born, I didn’t know if I would be able to breastfeed her due to her heart condition.  In the end, she had mummy milk for 17 months.  It wasn’t easy – there were 12 weeks when she had a chylothorax and couldn’t have breastmilk (during which time I expressed and donated to the local milk bank).  She needed top-ups of Infatrini throughout but she did breastfeed and I am so glad I persevered.  It felt like such a big achievement and I hope it gives encouragement to other heart mummies wanting to breastfeed.