Breast Feeding
 The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) recommends mothers try their best at breast feeding. There are very good medical and psychological reasons behind the recommendation. The main thing is the obvious nutritional value from mothers’ milk. The other is the strong bonding created between mother and child.
At nct-orpington.org.uk we offer the same advice. Our local doctors and health care professionals all like to see mothers breast feeding their new born baby. But one of the great things about the NCT is the opportunity to discuss any problems. There are plenty of issues around breast feeding and no one person or organization has all the answers.
Nct-orpington.org.uk has created a forum for new mums, which allows a free flow of information on this and a whole raft of topics. Discussing things with a doctor is fine, but time may be limited, and there’s nothing like ‘hands on’ experience.
The initial problems of ‘latching on’ can be hard for a new mother, and she may give up too soon. With the support of other mums and the NCT, those issues can be dealt with and encouragement given. The branch at Orpington is only too happy to help, and if you cannot get out, then going to nct-orpington.org.uk is the next best thing.
Questions such as the length of time a mother should breast feed, and the health benefits are all answered by NCT experts. The World Health Organization and health professionals say breast feeding is good for baby and for mother. There is no doubting those expert opinions, according to the NCT.
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