Mums say more support is needed after they give birth, both for practical and emotional reasons.
"The support I was given in hospital was invaluable," she said.
"Having that support is important, not just for the practical support but the emotional support a mother needs after giving birth. But midwives don't have the time to give all women the support they need, therefore we need a team that can focus on breastfeeding only."There were similar views at the baby yoga group in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, where mother-of-four Beca Ellis said: "It is difficult and we need more support.
Welsh government figures showed a substantial decline in the number of mothers who continued to breastfeed six months after giving birth. "Hospitals have to reach certain breastfeeding standards and an important element of that is to educate mothers during pregnancy," she said. The Welsh government said: "Breastfeeding support continues to be prioritised by midwifery and health visiting services and health boards should consider each individual's circumstances when providing support.
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