Sophie Price, a first-time mum, was denied hospital meals while her baby Florence was being treated for bronchiolitis and a blood infection at Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, Torfaen. The hospital's policy is to provide meals only to breastfeeding mums on paediatric wards, as the child is classed as the patient.
Mum denied hospital food due to breastfeeding policy
UKPulse Health DeskA first-time mum was denied hospital meals while her baby was 'fighting for her life' because she wasn't breastfeeding.
- Sophie Price, 22, was denied a hot meal at Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, Torfaen, despite giving birth there five days earlier.
- The hospital's policy is to provide meals only to breastfeeding mums on paediatric wards, as the child is classed as the patient.
Why this matters: The incident highlights concerns about the treatment of formula-feeding mothers and the need for hospitals to review their policies.
What this means for you: If you or a loved one is in hospital, it's essential to ask about the hospital's food policy and any available support for formula-feeding mothers.