Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump Product Review

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Would you recommend to other mums?
Easy to assemble and use
Makes expressing effortless
Able to express more milk than current pump
More comfortable to use than my current pump
Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump :
4.26 out of 5 based on 159 reviews.

Introducing the Philips AVENT Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump – Your essential breastfeeding companion.

Breast milk is without a doubt the best for your baby’s start in life. But every mother is different and you may need some assistance to ensure you are able to breast feed for longer. Philips AVENT understand this and have developed a range of products to support you in your feeding journey.

Getting a breast pump as part of preparation for baby is the first step. A breast pump can help you establish supply but also allows you to share the feeding experience with loved ones.

Finding the best breast pump for you is easy with the help of the Philips AVENT Comfort Breast pump range.

Philips Avent Comfort single electric breast pump … 

When you’re comfortable and relaxed, your milk flows more easily.* That is why Philips Avent has created their most comfortable breast pump yet for easy expressing at a touch of a button. Now you can sit comfortably while expressing with no need to lean forward, while the soft massage cushion gently stimulates your milk flow giving you and your baby the most comfortable and natural feeding experience. So, whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or both, the new Comfort range from Philips Avent is designed with you in mind.

Unique, natural expressing position

The Comfort breast pump is the only pump that allows mothers to express in a comfortable position instead of leaning forward, which often leads to discomfort and back pain. Sitting up straight will allow the milk to flow directly from the breast into the container. This improved expressing position helps mothers feel more comfortable and as a result, express more milk naturally.

Clinically proven to be effective

The Comfort breast pump features our clinically proven massage cushion with soft petals that gently compress the breast to stimulate milk flow.  The innovative cushion has a distinctive, velvety texture that feels warm on the breast, further helping mothers to relax whilst expressing. The removable cushion also prevents milk pooling, aiding hygiene and eliminating the risk of lost milk.

Simple Settings

To stimulate the let-down reflex, mothers can start in a gentle stimulation mode then they can choose from 3 expression settings, depending on their preference for suction intensity.

Easy to combine breast and bottle feeding

Combining breast and bottle has never been easier with the new Natural bottles and Comfort breast pump range. The Natural bottle and Comfort breast pump integrate fully, so mothers can pump, store and feed with the same Natural feeding bottle-without the need to transfer milk.

Philips AVENT – Supporting you every step of the way.

*More comfort: 82% of 64 UK breastfeeding mothers agreed that this breast pump was more comfortable than their current pump (main market brands). Home placement test carried out in the UK in 2011 with 73 first time mothers – 94% of mums strongly agree that being comfortable while expressing is important for good milk flow. More milk naturally; independent research has shown that there is a link between stress levels and milk production. Burton PM, Kennedy K Ahluwalia J, Nicholl R, Lucas A, Fewtrell M.

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Published 18th March 2016


  • Makes Expressing Simple

    The Philips AVENT Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump made expressing milk very simple. The product is very easy to set up, pack away and clean. The controls assist in making sure that you produce as much milk as possible while not being rough on you. The manual breast pump I was using became quite tiring to use. I would defiantly recommend this electric product to any breast feeding mother.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Love this

    I used this breast pump when my daughter was a smaller bub. It was fantastic, nice and gentle. It helped get a good supply plus extra to keep in the freezer. I loved all of the different settlings and the ability to put the bottle straight onto a connection to feed directly to my baby. I highly recommend all avent products to all new mums. This was the better of three different breast pumps that I tried.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Great pump

    I purchased the avent manual breast pump which I found to be not so great. I learnt the hard way after trying to express and not working. I almost gave up but we decided to purchase the electric pump. The best thing I did. This way my baby could get the best milk. I no longer use it. But wil definitely use it if we have another baby.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Love it

    Been using for a month now and not only is it effort less it's actually comfortable and boosted my supply as a working mum! Thanks so much MOM
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Boosted my supply

    I've been using this pump for about a month now and can officially say my supply has doubled! I've sold my Medela Swing and am super happy with this pump! I'm thrilled! :)
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Easy and less painful than most others when suffering mastitis

    I definitely preferred this brand when I was expressing. I had mastitis and found this one to be most comfortable and easier to use.

    I would definitely use this again if I had another bubba!
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • using it from day one. very happy

    I am second time mum and this time using Avent pump. very happy with my pump. i use it upto 7 times a day with no stress and difficulty. both me and bub are happy and more relaxed.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Great product and easy to use

    I have only had experience with this product no ther pumps however I found it great, very portable and easy to use. I borrowed my sister in laws as she no longer needed it and had to leave Bub overnight for a quick trip and I was stopping in the car expressing milk and it was easy.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • The only Electric Breast Pump to use!

    This electric breast pump is honestly a great way to enable myself a little free time. It works easily and I can then freeze any extra milk I have expressed.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Avent delivers

    I am a huge fan of Avent products as they are always reliable and trustworthy and this is important to me when choosing products. The Avent breast pump is easy to use and I just wish I had discovered this product a long time ago instead of having difficulty with other products.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • handy, comftable and easy

    loved it, first time mum. borrowed a friends for the night, better than my current one and more comftable
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Pumping success

    I'm still trying to bring my milk through, with bubba and avent we are doing everything we can in the comfort of my lounge
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • milk express machine

    My husband bought this for my birthday present, really worth it, easy to clean, compact, easy to use, works well on the breast does not hurt or annoy me in anyway, would recommend to other mums. Small and easy to store and take with you on your travels, So easy to assemble.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • My new choice

    I really like this product it's so easy to use, clean and pack away, I'm getting fairly better results than what I did from my last model and this one is allot more comfortable and allot more convenient. I can use this any time at home without having to worry about fiddling around wasting time and I can stay comfortable and happy while using it.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Love it!!!

    This is the First time I'm using the pump and I'm very impressed! The most noticeable change with this pump for me was the way the pump works while you can sit back in a chair..It is so nice to be able to be relaxed while you pump! I always dreaded pumping as I knew it would mean hunching forward over the pump so that milk would flow into the bottle..

    This increased comfort feels like such a luxury! And I think it contributed to the amount of milk I was able to collect! As I said already…very impressed so far!
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • easy to use not bulky

    they wernt bulky like others and the sofy cover was great esspecially with sore nipples at the start.

    I did find all the little fiddly bits hard sometimes to clean ect but great to use otherwise
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Growing on me

    I have to say that i love this breast pump. i've not used another brand prior to this one though, so can't comment on a comparison. This is rather easy to use. IT is easy to pull apart and clean. The gentle sucking action gets you started, then you simply choose the "strength" based on your flow. The plastic does yellow after a while however.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Yellows with time

    Further to my first review on this pump, I have attached a picture of the yellowing of the plastic parts of the pump with time. This is despite cleaning thoroughly and storing properly. Of course it does not affect the usage at all (I hope). Still a very versatile pump, not too big either so could use it at work if necessary. This is the only pump I have used so can't compare whether it is more or less effortless than other brands.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Great little breastpump

    I was unfortunately not chosen to review this breast pump, but I have purchased one anyway, so will give my 2 cents here. The pump is very easy to assemble. Initially I had trouble getting used to the pump, but now it is so easy to use. You simply use one function to create the flow, then depending on how full you are, you can use the other functions to empty faster. The only problem that i have is that after storage for a short period, the clear plastic parts have become yellow tinged. Even after cleaning and storing properly.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Great pump

    I really liked this breast pump when I had to express to leave my son for a few hours. I found the one pump though a little frustrating and prefer my current double breast pump just because it is different.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • using it from day one. very happy

    I am second time mum and this time using Avent pump. very happy with my pump. i use it upto 7 times a day with no stress and difficulty. both me and bub are happy and more relaxed.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Great product and easy to use

    I have only had experience with this product no ther pumps however I found it great, very portable and easy to use. I borrowed my sister in laws as she no longer needed it and had to leave Bub overnight for a quick trip and I was stopping in the car expressing milk and it was easy.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Adequate but prefer other brand

    I tried this advent breast pump and whilst it was easy to use I did have trouble getting enough milk out, I switched to a different brand that was able to suction it out more easily. I would recommend it though as an alternative for other mothers to try. Every woman is different so it may suit them better than it did me.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • One month in and still happy!

    I've now been using the Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump for just over a month. It's been an absolute life saver given the strict pumping regime I've been on to get some weight on my now 9 week old bub. It's so much simpler to do having a hand free. I just have to ensure my nipple is correctly positioned at all time for maxim output. Overall, it's easy to use and does the job efficiently. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to check it out and have no hesitation in recommending it to other mums!
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Still loving the avent comfort

    Been using the comfort single breast pump for some time now and still love it,

    Great to do quick pump to add milk to rice cereal for first food, takes less then a minute to pump a little.

    I have sold my other pumps.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • So quick and easy

    What a amazing pump after having many children and using lots of different pumps this one stands out by far.

    So easy to set up and just as easy to take apart and clean.

    I did not feel like a cow being milked as it was so quiet and was so gentle to use

    Loved the fact I could express straight to a bottle for feeding.
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Happiness in a magical package!

    Doing my final review today. I am so grateful for the opportunity to review this pump! Last Thursday my dentist free lifestyle (apart from annual checkup and clean) came to an end when my delightful wisdom tooth reared its ugly head... Right through my gum and into my cheek! Knowing that I'm going to have to have it removed (unsure if in the chair or hospital) I know this will mean time away from bubs. Thankfully this little magic machine is here! Pumping away with ease to make sure I have enough milk. I'm off to the dentist for the verdict today. Again, I'm so happy with this pump and how easy it is making pumping for me and bubs. Cleaning is a breeze too... Which is great because I hate washing up!! Thanks again for the opportunity Mouths of Mums; and thanks Avent for creating a fantastic product!
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • Thank god for Avent Electric breast pump

    Saved my life. Breast became engorged and bub had trouble at first latching. Now everything is good. Express for when going out. Also allows excesss expressed for later
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • So comfortable you could fall asleep

    Unfortunately my daughter didn't take to the breast so I was dreading using a pump of any kind. But after having a good look at a few different models I chose this one. The soft cushioned cups are like massaging pillows that do all the work for you! That was great! And I could put the milk straight into her avent bottles, then the fridge, sounds too easy doesn't it? As a single mum it made life so so much easier.

    Thanks Avent/ Phillips
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump


  • The in thing

    Easy to use , complete the job , no pain , great
    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

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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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