“A young woman sitting next to me on the train was telling her friend that her sister has to stop breastfeeding her young baby due to a health problem of her own and that she feels really guilty that she can’t feed her baby.
I couldn’t help myself, I had to interrupt! I told her that she should tell her sister she’s doing an amazing job and the most important thing is that the baby feels safe and loved.
I explained that I wasn’t able to breastfeed either but my now 17yo has always been healthy, happy and bright, it has done her no harm. Despite the pressure society puts on Mums, this isn’t always the best option.
She thanked me for saying that and giving her something positive to reassure her sister with. I’m glad I could speak up and use my story to help someone else.”
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