Laura writes: > the 11-7 charge nurse said in no uncertain terms that she
doesn't believe a word of BF's worth to baby and we shouldn't be badgering
mothers.


There is no substitute for units having a breastfeeding policy - as per
number one of Baby Friendly.

I am sick of the idea that we just deplore 'attitudes' - something that
often comes up as a barrier when dicussing bf promotion here - and
therefore we have to work on changing them before we can expect changes in
bf.

As KB says, someone with this idea may have a ton of emotional baggage and
personal experience,  and it is not fair for mothers and babies to have to
put up with the fallout.

I am not usually an authoritarian, but now is the time for units to develop
a bf policy (making sure staff expected to implement it 'own' it and
understand it)...and then if someone doesn't follow it, they have to
retrain, face disciplinary action, or seek another job.

Bf policies are also essential to give support to members of staff who do
support bf - stops them feeling on the fringes.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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