‘I won’t have another baby after breastfeeding trauma’

• Inadequate breastfeeding support in the postnatal period is driving some mothers to decide against having further children, highlighting a significant gap in maternity care provision
• Healthcare professionals should prioritise early, accessible lactation support and education to prevent breastfeeding trauma and its long-term psychological impact on family planning decisions
• Enhanced training and resource allocation for breastfeeding support services may improve maternal outcomes and reduce negative experiences that influence reproductive choices

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.

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