New Beginnings Pumps & Feeding Product Review

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I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
I would repurchase these products in the future
New Beginnings Pumps & Feeding :
4.47 out of 5 based on 48 reviews.

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New Beginnings provide affordable and high quality products for all mums, that help to make breastfeeding easy and worry free.

New Beginnings pumps and feeding accessories have been developed to help busy mums pump, store, feed and nourish their little ones with the healthiest breast milk possible.

For the New Beginnings Pumps & Feeding review we're sending mums the New Beginnings Silicone Manual Breast Pump and Breast Milk Storage Bags to rate and review.

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New Beginnings Silicone Manual Breast Pump

The New Beginnings Silicone Manual Breast Pump is the perfect accessory to your breastfeeding routine. Not only can this little pump be used to express milk, but can be used for those with an overactive letdown to ensure all milk is saved. This little pump is perfect for mums on the go, travelling and silently expressing when needed.

Product features include:

  • 100% food-grade silicone 
  • BPA, PVC and Phthalate free 
  • Dishwasher safe (up to 210 Degrees)
  • 100ml/5oz capacity 
  • Super soft, flexible and odourless silicone 

New Beginnings Breast Milk Storage Bags

New Beginnings Breast Milk Storage Bags hygienically and conveniently store breastmilk for freezing, transporting and reheating.

Product features include:

  • Sterile, hygienic and BPA free 
  • Thermal colour change sensor to indicate temperature 
  • Food grade matte material 
  • Double zip seal
  • Self-standing base for easy filling

Where can I buy New Beginnings products?

New Beginnings products are available at New Beginnings as well as Baby BuntingBaby Kingdom and Chemist Warehouse.

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As part of this review mums also tried products from the New Beginnings Cleaning & Sterilising and Breast Care range, read the reviews for these products here.

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Published 4th June 2021


  • Must have

    The new beginnings manual silicon breast pump is your anywhere, anytime pump. Mum life is non stop and the juggle is real! Finding time to pump is hard even on a good day, plus all those wires and cords, power points and space needed just to do so is a whole job on its own. This is why I love my manual pump so much! It's just one little unit thats nice and small fits in my handbag, so very easy to clean and rinse and it litrally takes up no space at all. So very easy to use.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect fit

    I love how easy and simple it is using my new beginnings silicone breast pump. It fits nicely in my hand and doesn't take much effort at all to pump, it suctions nicely to my breast and fits well, holds alot of milk. Easy enough to use on one side whilst my girl feeds on the other aswell.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Soft silicone

    My little one slept in this morning and whilst enjoying my morning coffee and eating my boobie bikkie, my boobs felt like giant melons. I needed to pump atleast one side as i knew my giel would wake soon. I love the fact new beginnings silicone hand pump is so easy to just grab and use! I was able to pump one side whilst finishing off my coffee and bikkie. The shape fits nicely against my breast and nipple, the suction is nice and easy to apply and it holds a nice amount of liquid.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So affordable

    So i borrowed the new beginnings breast pump from a friend and ended up purchasing one for myself. Absolutely fantastic purchase, so easy to use, so affordable, easy to clean and store. I also like to leave my pump suctioned onto my breast whilst doing house work to catch all the drops ahh just love my pump.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Excellent and easy to use

    I would highly recommend the New Beginnings silicone breast pump and milk storage bags. The pump can be used whilst feeding baby or also with a single pump (manual or electric). It really does collected quite a bit of milk - I could get up to 90ml on one side - and helps to reduce the time of pumping or save some milk while feeding bub . This then leads to the storage bags. These are great quality and are already sterile so you can just placed excess milk in here and freeze. They also have a little indicator which tells you the temp of milk, so very useful.

    Great products, great quality, would highly recommend.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Fantastic products!

    I received the silicone manual breast pump and the storage bags in this range and I am very pleasantly surprised with the products, their functionality and quality. It’s easy to get bamboozled by all the brands and their prices, but this comes in at a very, very affordable price and works just as many other pumps of its design. I am very happy with this product and will definitely recommend it wherever possible.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect breastfeeding accessory

    My new beginnings silicone manual breast pump has become my favorite by far. I have the tommee tippee manual pump cost:$30 and the medela electric breast pump cost:$279. It's small and compact making it so easy to grab and go. You can use it whilst feeding bubs on the otherside so you can collect all tbat liquid gold that would otherwise be soaked up into a breast pad. Absolutely love love love.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Small and easy enough to take anywhere

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is fantastic, its such an easier an more convenient way of collecting my liquid gold! All I do is simply suction to my breast and let the silicone pump do the work for me, as it draws out my milk using gentle suctions. Hands free!!

    It's so light and compact that it fits in my handbag or nappy bag and so simple to just grab out and use whenever I need to.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Nice and comfortable

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is very comfy, it sits nicely on my breast and suctions on well to my nipple. It's very easy to pump and takes very little effort at all, its also a cery nice fit for my hand. Holds quite alot of milk, about a feed for my hungry bub. The storage bags are great too suitable for fridge and the freezer.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So easy to use

    I cannot believe how easy it is to use my new beginnings breast pump. It fits nice and snug on my breast and nipple. The bottle holds alot of breast milk and it comes with a lid for storing. Very pleased and happy with my purchase.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Great value

    I would really recommend this product as it is great value for money and easy to use
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Must have

    The new beginnings manual silicon breast pump is your anywhere, anytime pump. Mum life is non stop and the juggle is real! Finding time to pump is hard even on a good day, plus all those wires and cords, power points and space needed just to do so is a whole job on its own. This is why I love my manual pump so much! It's just one little unit thats nice and small fits in my handbag, so very easy to clean and rinse and it litrally takes up no space at all. So very easy to use.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect breastfeeding accessory

    My new beginnings silicone manual breast pump has become my favorite by far. I have the tommee tippee manual pump cost:$30 and the medela electric breast pump cost:$279. It's small and compact making it so easy to grab and go. You can use it whilst feeding bubs on the otherside so you can collect all tbat liquid gold that would otherwise be soaked up into a breast pad. Absolutely love love love.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Small and easy enough to take anywhere

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is fantastic, its such an easier an more convenient way of collecting my liquid gold! All I do is simply suction to my breast and let the silicone pump do the work for me, as it draws out my milk using gentle suctions. Hands free!!

    It's so light and compact that it fits in my handbag or nappy bag and so simple to just grab out and use whenever I need to.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Nice and comfortable

    The new beginnings silicone breast pump is very comfy, it sits nicely on my breast and suctions on well to my nipple. It's very easy to pump and takes very little effort at all, its also a cery nice fit for my hand. Holds quite alot of milk, about a feed for my hungry bub. The storage bags are great too suitable for fridge and the freezer.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect fit

    I love how easy and simple it is using my new beginnings silicone breast pump. It fits nicely in my hand and doesn't take much effort at all to pump, it suctions nicely to my breast and fits well, holds alot of milk. Easy enough to use on one side whilst my girl feeds on the other aswell.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So easy to use

    So easy to use, so simple to just grab and pop onto the breast and pump. I love using my new beginnings hand held breast pump over my medela electric pump, simply because its much easier to use and alot more affective too.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So easy to use

    I cannot believe how easy it is to use my new beginnings breast pump. It fits nice and snug on my breast and nipple. The bottle holds alot of breast milk and it comes with a lid for storing. Very pleased and happy with my purchase.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Very discreet

    I had a class today, thankfully all 15 of us were women. 2 were pregnant and 3 of us were breastfeeding mums. My little one was down stairs in the creche and didnt get braught up for a feed so i knew she was fine playing and taking in her new surroundings. Luckily I was prepared and braught my new beginnings hand pump. I was able to pull it out, unbutton my shirt, throw a sweater over my shoulders (to help cover up), i suctioned on the pump to my breast and was able to pump whilst taking my class. When I popped the bottle filled with milk on the table ready to pop the lid on, one of the girls asked if i had just pumped that amount. I said yes just now, the entire class tuened to look and was completely shocked because noone noticed i was ever pumping. 4 mums asked for the name and brand of the pump and i was more then happy to supply the info.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Soft silicone

    My little one slept in this morning and whilst enjoying my morning coffee and eating my boobie bikkie, my boobs felt like giant melons. I needed to pump atleast one side as i knew my giel would wake soon. I love the fact new beginnings silicone hand pump is so easy to just grab and use! I was able to pump one side whilst finishing off my coffee and bikkie. The shape fits nicely against my breast and nipple, the suction is nice and easy to apply and it holds a nice amount of liquid.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Discreet

    Small enough to use discreetly yet big enough to hold an entire feed/meal for my girl. I love using my new beginnings breast pump, its so easy to use and I've found so many ways to catch those drops using my pump.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • So affordable

    So i borrowed the new beginnings breast pump from a friend and ended up purchasing one for myself. Absolutely fantastic purchase, so easy to use, so affordable, easy to clean and store. I also like to leave my pump suctioned onto my breast whilst doing house work to catch all the drops ahh just love my pump.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Soft and easy to use

    My boobs were so full when I visited a friends place that i felt they were going to burst. She had her new beginnings pump and asked if id like to borrow it. I instantly popped it in my breast and allowed it to suction on and then i felt instant relief. I almost filled the bottle so had to empty it. I was able to pump on one side and feed on the other, its fantastic.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect little pump

    I was so happy with this product it fulfilled all of my pumping needs. The ease of use and the pump bags were really awesome I would recommend this product to anyone who is breast feeding or needing to get relief from letting down
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Perfect breast pump very happy

    I loved this breast pump it really was an amazing product worked perfectly and I would recommend it to anyone who is breast feeding or needing it for the let down process new beginnings will be my go to brand in future for a range of products they carry
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • New beginnings

    I love the new beginnings brand, the pump attached so easy and was able collect so much milk, when usually it be wasted on a cloth. The bags were a perfect size and easy to open. Very impressed!!!
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Storage bags were easy to use

    The bags were great. They sealed well and it was easy to transfer the breast milk from the pump to the storage bags. The bags are durable and are easy to defrost. I don’t lie the idea of them not being reusable, I feel as though we should be reaching a more sustainable approach to storage in this current climate, hence my wariness about repurchasing. In saying that, if you aren’t a frequent pumper, these are a good solution to have on hand.
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Fabulous pump to catch your letdown

    The pump was great to attach whilst breastfeeding, it suctioned well and I was able to leave it throughout the whole process of latching my 2 year old octopus all of the way through putting her to bed. The pump material seemed thinner than I anticipated however it didn’t affect its effectiveness. It did it’s task and I would recommend, I also loved the easy pour channel for the breast milk, so fantastic knowing exactly where to pour without the risk of losing all of that precious gold!
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • High quality easy to use!!

    High quality product, easy to use and clean.

    Breastmilk storage bags are high quality made for easy storage.

    Pump definitely helps catch letdown off one breast while feeding from the other.

    High recommend these products to first

    time mums great easy to use.

    Will definitely be using more New Beginnings products
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future


  • Great products for breastfeeding mums

    These products are so great for breastfeeding busy mummies while being able to pump milk on the run without needing electricity and can then store the milk in the bags to use at another time. These bags can be put in the fridge and freezer which is great for using at a different time and having extra milk on hand!
    I would recommend New Beginnings pumps and feeding products to other mums
    The pumps and feeding accessories were effective and easy to use
    The New Beginnings pumps and feeding range was good quality
    The New Beginnings pumping and feeding products performed well
    I would repurchase these products in the future

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Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.

What if I’m overreacting?
What if I’ve got it wrong?

So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.

It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.

“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.

So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.

“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.

Leticia gets it.

“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”

But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.

Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.

“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process

If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.

Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
  3. Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.

You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.

What should you actually look out for?

Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.

Things like:

  • Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
  • Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
  • Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
  • Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
  • Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
  • Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse

And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.

“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.

“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”

The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.

“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”

Find out more, visit health.nsw.gov.au/raiseit

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with NSW Health to bring you this important article.

  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • This is so true from my experience over the years.
    No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.

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  • Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens

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  • Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.

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  • And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!

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  • We need more articles like this one. It is important for us to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones in any situation and work with professionals.

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  • I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.

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  • You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.

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  • A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!

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  • Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
    So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.

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  • This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.

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  • It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.

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  • How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!

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  • This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.

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  • This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.

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  • I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.

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