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Interview 45

Loves breastfeeding despite painful beginning. Used nipple shields. Hates being separated from her baby. Feeding time is family time. Husband works away from home during week.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 35 year old, Colombian woman was breastfeeding her 12 month old son. A teacher, she was married to an IT Consultant.

  • Age at interview 35
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 46

    Breastfed five children without problems, two of them in tandem for a short time. Very proud of her achievements. Breastfeeding peer supporter for her local community.

  • Background

    This 31 year old, Indian Muslim (Gujarati) woman was breastfeeding her 2 year old daughter. She also had 11, 8 and 5 year old daughters and a 10 year old...

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 47

    Excellent help with getting breastfeeding established with first child. No problems with either. Anxious about going back to work and being separated from baby.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 31 year old, White British woman was breastfeeding her 6 month old son. She also had a 5 year old daughter, whom she had...

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 48

    Apprehensive at first about not feeding straight after the birth and then positioning baby at the breast. No problems thereafter. Managing gradual weaning.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 31 year old, White Scottish woman was breastfeeding her 8 month old daughter. A research Project Manager, she was married to an off-shore engineer.

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 49

    Caesarean section, cracked nipples, blocked ducts and mastitis. Breastfed exclusively for 26 weeks before introducing finger foods. Trying to cut out night feeds.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 34 year old, White British woman was breastfeeding her 7 month old son. Previously a mortgage administrator, now stay-at-home mum, she was married to...

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 50

    Exclusively breastfeeding twins with a toddler in the house. First child almost rejected the breast at three months. Mother's comfort (cushions essential) and positioning the baby/babies at the breast important.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 35 year old, White British woman was breastfeeding her 4 month old twin sons. She also had a 2 year old son whom she...

  • Age at interview 35
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 51

    Latching-on problems with first baby leading to cracked nipples, engorgement & mastitis. Good milk supply. Joined breastfeeding support group. No problems with next three babies.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 37 year old, White British woman was breastfeeding her 14 month old son. She also had a 7 year old daughter and sons of...

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 52

    Slow weight gain with both babies even though they thrived. Never expected to be feeding an older child, it just happened. Expressed for occasional bottle for first baby.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 33 year old, White British woman was breastfeeding her 18 month old daughter. She also had a 6 year old son whom she had...

  • Age at interview 33
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 13

    Long-term breast milk expression for two babies with cleft palate. Relactation for second baby (viral meningitis at birth), extreme dairy intolerance, breastfed after operation to repair cleft.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 36 year old, White British, Jewish woman was breastfeeding her 2 year old son. She also had a 4 year old son, for whom...

  • Age at interview 36
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 11

    Baby wouldn't latch on so fed expressed breastmilk through a syringe for first three days. Delaying return to work to spend more time with baby.

  • Background

    At the time of interview, this 29 year old, White British woman was breastfeeding her 14 week old son. A Retail Assistant, she was married to a Military Policeman (SIB).

  • Age at interview 29
  • Sex/Gender Female