Stories from Breastfeeding Families
These stories were collected by Helen Calvert, whose son David was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He first latched to the breast at 4 weeks old, and breastfed into toddlerhood and beyond! Her passion for breastfeeding in the context of complex medical problems drove her to set up a website and Twitter hashtag campaign (#hospitalbreastfeeding). As part of her campaign, she collected the following stories from other families. Helen is moving her energies to new pastures and kindly chose HIFN as the continuing forum for these powerful voices. To share your story, please email us
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Also have a look at this beautiful video about breastfeeding children with life-threatening illnesses - "Breastfeeding The Brave"
Louise & Percy
Breastfeeding a child with a congenital heart defect
Anna & Erin
Expressing for a baby with a congenital heart defect
Marie
Breastfeeding and Kawasaki's disease
Jenny & Jess
Breastfeeding a baby with slow weight gain
Michelle & Beau
Breastfeeding a baby with slow weight gain
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Gina
Breastfeeding when Mum is admitted to hospital
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Jennifer & Lucy
Breastfeeding when Mum is admitted to hospital
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Jennett & Clara
Breastfeeding when Mum is admitted to hospital
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Gemma & Martha
Why I chose not to breastfeed with congenital heart disease
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Hayley
Breastfeeding a baby with jaundice
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Sarah & Beth
Breastfeeding a baby undergoing surgery
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Zoe & Dexter
Breastfeeding a baby with Down Syndrome​
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Hannah
Breastfeeding a baby with DiGeorge Syndrome
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You?
Share your story of breastfeeding in a hospital setting​
