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5 September 2026
Mother feared 'failing' baby after months of inconsistent advice postpartum
First-time mother Maddy Barrett was worried she was "starving" her baby when she could not get her newborn to latch properly. She endured months of different advice from multiple practitioners, which left her feeling scared.
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