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BBC News
a day ago
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Teesside mums front breastfeeding campaign
Mums breastfeeding their babies are being urged to "be kind to yourself".Twelve mothers have recounted their experiences as part of a campaign launched on Teesside in an effort to address a below-average rate of breastfeeding in the of those taking part in the Mamazing project, Hayley O'Sullivan from Ormesby, said she experienced early struggles but now remembers "beautiful moments" shared with her campaign has been organised by Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland councils. The mums, chosen to feature in the campaign via a competition, took part in a photoshoot with their images now displayed on ads across the south Tees area. Stress 'doesn't last forever' Mrs O'Sullivan, who has breastfed two daughters, said she hoped seeing and hearing the women's "raw and authentic" stories would be a powerful way to encourage take-up rates."You just expect the baby to make its way to the breast and to feed naturally. That didn't happen for me."With my first, we had so many issues in the beginning. She couldn't latch, sometimes she had to feed for more than an hour because a nipple shield was acting as a barrier to her getting all the milk she needed and she lost weight."There were so many times when I wondered whether I'd done the right thing, but after six to eight weeks I got support from a feeding specialist team and from local family hubs."She recalled feeling like all her time was spent preparing for the next feed and "wondering if the baby's had enough"."It's stressful and exhausting, but that doesn't last forever. Be kind to yourself. If you do nothing else in a day other than feed a baby then that's more than enough."I look back now and don't focus on the negatives. I remember the beautiful moments we had." Lorna Mulungi, of Middlesbrough, initially found things difficult with her baby and credits help from health professionals and her husband, Yassir, for making the situation easier."There was a point I was going to give up," she said. "I thought I couldn't do it because it was so painful and stressful."But with lots of practice and patience I finally got it. I also talked to health visitors and went to family hubs."Emma Cooksey, who is also from Middlesbrough, describes herself as "heavily tattooed with piercings" and said she had been "pigeon-holed into not looking maternal enough – whatever that means".Initially planning to breastfeed her daughter for two or three months, she has continued for 15."It got easier with the support I was given and as my body got used to it, so we just kept going," she explained."I didn't have to think about bottles or sterilising anything. It's there and on tap. We'll go on until she wants to stop." Anne Rose, of Public Health South Tees, said breastfeeding rates in the area had "historically not been as high as the England average"."It can be due to lack of community support, or [influence from] family and friend networks."It might be that new mums are following how their own mums fed their babies, and also there's the marketing of breast milk substitutes as well."Other factors mothers often say make them reluctant include infections, such as mastitis, and disapproval from onlookers if they breastfeed in public. What does the NHS say? Breast milk is "tailor-made for your baby", according to the NHS. It says breastfeeding provides:Vitamins and mineralsProtection from certain infectionsReduced risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), childhood diabetes and leukaemiaProtection for mothers by lowering their risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, osteoporosis (weak bones), diabetes and cardiovascular disease Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Everton set to hand Richard Hughes £30m transfer BOOST
Everton want Ben Doak But Hughes and Slot could opt to cash in on some fringe and youth team players too. Liverpool had success last summer - selling Bobby Clark, Sepp van den Berg and Fabio Carvalho for a total of around £60m. Advertisement And this year there are a number of outstanding candidates who could earn the club decent money in the market. The first one to consider is Ben Doak - the 19-year-old Scottish winger who enjoyed a productive loan spell at Middlesbrough last season. The former Celtic youth returned to the club early due to an injury and his current status is unknown ahead of the window opening. However, a tempting bid could convince Liverpool to sell - meaning extra funds for incomings. And now it's been claimed by Paul Joyce in the Times that Everton are planning a bid for Doak when the window opens. © IMAGO - Arne Slot Liverpool Everton will have SIZEABLE transfer budget 'Everton have also discussed a move for Doak, although Liverpool are believed to be seeking about £25million to £30million for the 19-year-old Scotland attacker, who was the subject of a failed bid from Crystal Palace in January,' the report reads. Advertisement 'Regular opportunities at Liverpool would appear limited, but while Everton's owner, The Friedkin Group, will make a sizeable budget available, Moyes will have to carefully allocate resources to bolster his squad.' Doak only cost £600,000 when joining from Celtic back in 2022 and so £25m to £30m would represent a momentous profit on the Scotland international.
BBC News
3 days ago
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Middlesbrough hoarder 'didn't know' behaviour was mental disorder
Like many people across the country, Susan Lindo is a home she shares with her husband Robert is full of stuff with shelves bursting at the brim and piles of boxes and bags on the bedroom is completely inaccessible due to the amount of belongings wedged in night, the 59-year-old from Middlesbrough has to climb over a mountain of bags just to get into always thought her conditions were born out of laziness, but then an interview with BBC Radio Tees changed her life. While talking to the show about her hoarding, she was told it was a mental health interview came after Clouds End CIC in Birmingham, who support hoarders, described the behaviour as "a mental health emergency" which required "urgent action".After she put the phone down, Susan had a life-changing realisation, which she describes as a complete shock. Her hoarding behaviour had begun in her childhood, her parents "were exactly the same" and it was "indescribable" what they had in their home, Susan way of living was "normal" and, despite her best efforts not to be like her parents, when she grew up and got a home of her own, she struggled to stop possessions from amassing."I wasn't brought up to know how to tidy, I didn't even know how to put the vacuum cleaner on," she Robert does, and takes on most of the cleaning, washing and disposing of rubbish. The 63-year-old collects books - he reckons he has more than 2,000 - but has not bought any new ones in months. During the revelatory radio interview, Susan heard a warning from Cleveland Fire Brigade about the dangers of hoarding."Hoarding creates serious fire risks," a firefighter said, adding: "Cluttered homes can easily fuel fires, block escape routes and make it harder for firefighters to respond to emergencies safely."The brigade offers free home safety visits, the spokesman said. "We understand that many people who struggle with it may feel overwhelmed or not fully realise the dangers in their homes."Susan became immediately concerned about the fire risk in her own home, particularly with Robert's collection of books and the reams of paper they have just one exit mapped out, the front door, as the only alternative - the kitchen door - is blocked by bins. "To get out [in a fire]? I honestly don't think we would," she says. Susan is far from alone in her struggles, according to Hoarding Disorders UK, which offers support."There has been a tremendous increase in the volume of calls and emails we have received since [the coronavirus pandemic]," a spokesperson is a mental health and anxiety-based disorder, she explains, and "we are living in anxious times".Rachel Bebbington, a counsellor at Let's Connect in Hartlepool, mental health charity started a project in 2024 offering support with decluttering, deep cleans and psychological can range from deep emotional attachments to particular possessions, to a belief that one day a kept item may have a use, Rachel says. There is also often an overlap between hoarding and self neglect, with physical and mental health issues contributing, while for some like Susan it is a learned behaviour from their will "bury their head in the sand" or not even realise the extent of their problem, while others will feel embarrassed to let people into their homes, Rachel the source or reason, help is available, she urges. Having realised the extent of her disorder, Susan is now feeling motivated to sort her has tried before, appearing on a TV show in 2021 which saw her house decluttered, however she started hoarding time though she is adamant she will tackle it and regularly takes items to a local charity shop, which makes her feel good to be able to help others."My ideal is everything in the place as it should be, I need to get it done because enough is enough," she tackling the mess by chipping away 10 minutes at a time, small chunks so as to not become too overwhelmed by the task."I know what to do, it's getting my mindset sorted," she says. Susan wants people to know there is help out there for those with the disorder."People should not feel ashamed of it, cause I'm not ashamed of it, it's just the way I am, the way I've been brought up," she says."Don't be frightened of asking for help. "I think a lot of people bury themselves in the things they've got, and just think one day it'll [get sorted], but one day might not come." If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, information and support can be found at the BBC's Action Line. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Working with Rob Couhig again 'a big factor' in new deal says Reading favourite Wing
Reading midfielder Lewis Wing has admitted that the opportunity to work with new owner Rob Couhig was a driving factor behind signing a new contract. The 29-year-old signed a new three-year extension last week, the first new deal signed in the Couhig era after the American ended Dai Yongge's eight-year reign on May 14. Winning Player of the Season in his debut campaign, the former Middlesbrough man has racked up 99 appearances in two years and was regularly captaining the side in the absence of Andy Yiadom. Joining in 2023 after 18 months with Wycombe Wanderers, the fan favourite worked with Couhig and new CEO Joe Jacobson at Adams Park and has admitted that the opportunity to work with them again was appealing. "Ever since I walked through the door, it has felt like home," Wing told the club. "Throughout my career I've missed that, so that was the main reason. "With the new owners coming in, I've worked with them before, and I know how they run a club and how successful they can be so that was a big factor. "Most of all, I want to repay the fans for everything they have done for me in the last two years. I want to continue the journey with them and this football club." There are still 13 futures up in their air this spring, with contracts offered to players set to depart. This includes key men Joel Pereira, Amadou Mbengue and Michael Craig, all who have deals that run up to June 30. Talks remain ongoing as thoughts already turn to next season, with pre-season plans being confirmed in the coming weeks.
CNN
3 days ago
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- CNN
Atlanta United's Emmanuel Latte Lath and the joy of scoring
Earlier this year, Atlanta United brought in striker Emmanuel Latte Lath from EFL Championship side Middlesbrough. The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international signed a four-year Designated Player contract through 2028 with an option for 2029. He arrives for a reported MLS-record $22 million transfer fee plus add-ons. He sat down with World Sport's Don Ridell.
