That's the very firm message that is presented from all directions. Even the formula manufacturers print it on all their packaging. Reports I've seen about and comparing formula foods all start with half a page telling you how none of them are as good as real breast milk! The hospital has counsellors on hand to help you with breast feeding …
Liz phoned up a few days ago and booked an appointment with the registrar (she did at this point provide her name, the closest thing to authentication in the entire process).
Yesterday all three of us went into Reigate, found the library and kept that appointment. Upon our arrival, the registrar volunteered Liz's name, which we confirmed.
On Wednesday 3rd January, the morning after Edward was born, a paediatrician visited to give him an initial check up. One of the things she spotted was that he had quite severe tongue tie. This condition can affect a baby's ability to feed (especially breast feed) and later possibly affect speech. Further more, it almost always affects males and hence …