Myself and my newborn were readmitted on Day 5 post-birth due to jaundice and weight loss. Claire came alongside to support me with feeding my little man, she sought to understand what I wanted to do and listened to me, and made a plan with me that included what I wanted to do rather than a completely medicalised plan. She advocated for us to go home with a tight plan and had identified our son had a tongue tie which was contributing to our feeding problems. She called us more than a week after we were no longer on the ward to check in about how feeding has been going post tongue tie division and encouraged me in my desire to continue breastfeeding. Claire was consistent support for both myself and my husband throughout. Despite him not being allowed to visit, she made herself available to see him when we were reviewed on the ward. Thank you, Claire, your role is so valuable and has been pivotal for me continuing to breastfeed despite jaundice, weight loss, and tongue tie issues!

Note: This is Claire's 3rd DAISY Award!