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Connor Lynch & Cian O'Broin

Belfast mum felt humiliated after being 'shamed by doctor' over use of formula when feeding kids

A mother from Belfast felt "shamed and humiliated" by a doctor for not breastfeeding her son who required serious treatment.

Seimone Burgoyne was looking to get urgent treatment for her son Rossa who was brought to hospital following a blockage in his bowel, Belfast Live reported.

The North Belfast mother flagged a number of issues in relation to her son's care and after three difficult weeks in hospital she was still looking for answers as to the problem.

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