Critique please!

[sallyforth]

I have noticed some mums at my local baby cafe getting... er... interesting advice from various quarters. So I'm writing my own viewpoint on tinterweb so that I can just give them the link and then they can do their own research using the links to kellymom etc.

But obv I'm a first time mum and in no way a professional so would appreciate someone checking it over for howlers or dangerous statements, and/or making constructive comments.

It's at tovaglia.livejournal.com/62971.html

Thanks!

Hi sally, how you doin'

BTW couldn't click on your link x

That's great, I wish I had known some of that stuff before breastfeeding. I would definitely send the link to new mums who were struggling with BFing. Well done (if that doesn't sound too patronising!)!

Oh, sorry! This is the link.

Hi leesmum... am fine, how are you?

Hi sally, we're all fine, i've just had a quick look and will have a proper read when Ds2 is having his big sleep after dinner Ds2 has one bottle at about 12midday and then one at 7pm as well as feeding off me every other hour!! He has 7oz's each time!!

Will get back later when i get time

Sallyforth, that's brilliant, I've bookmarked it to pass on to my friend, when she has her baby.

Oh Sally everything you've written is spot on! Have you thought about linking this to some of the ante natal threads, especially the one's due soon. I know i would have found every bit of advise on here helpful, i was constantly scouring the BF threads for any tips/help i could get. Hunkers blog is also brill and well worth a read. xx

That's really good and nicely written. Do you mind me linking to it from my blog?

Sally what a brilliant read- you wrote that so well- and definately from the heart- i chose not to bf both of my DC's as i never felt i had enough support etc but reading your article makes me rethink my decisions- (i do not regret the though just think differently)

It was so informative and will be of great benefit to all new mothers,

Well done xxxx

I've just sent the link to 5 new mums I know, I think encouraging someone else to breastfeed their child is one of the most important ways you can support a friend!

Hello, thanks for all your comments so far - I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. I really didn't want it to come across as dull or holier-than-thou!

Yes do feel free to link to it from blogs etc if you like. If I could help even one new mum feel better about bf, I would be so pleased!

leesmum - that's a good idea, I'll drop by some of the ante natal threads now.

Brilliantly written - you really strike the right balance between being helpful and being friendly - I wish someone had given this to me when I was having problems with DS!

Will definitely be passing this on to any/everyone I know who may find it useful.

Just bumping this for you sally x

I really enjoyed the article, it is helpful without being preachy. I friended your LJ, hope thats okay!

Have friended you back Lucy! hope this is ok too!