Many
of us nurse our babies against the odds.
Not exact matches
Once
babies get older, however, most doctors advise
against nursing a
baby solely for the purpose
of getting him or her to sleep.
Once upon a time,
against my better judgment, I did attempt a sort
of makeshift cover while
nursing my
baby.
From a catch all cloth used during
nursing sessions to a bath time wash cloth, the softness
of the material is gentle
against mine and
baby's skin.
Nursing this way works
against gravity, therefore slowing the flow
of milk into
baby's mouth.
Thorley adds that breastfeeding protects
against ear infections not just because
of breast milk's anti-infective elements, but because
of the posture
of the
baby's head and the dynamics
of the suck / swallow / breathe cycle while
nursing.
Promoting the benefits
of breastfeeding
Nurses and midwives have an important part to play in helping
babies get off to a good start in life by promoting breastfeeding which sustains and protects
babies against disease.
The addition
of a second rim means
baby can
nurse without the cover rubbing
against them, making for a more relaxing time with mom.
As a
nursing mom and a member
of multiple breastfeeding support groups, I used to feel confused that while the public health community and many parent groups proudly proclaim that «breast is best» for
babies, so many breastfeeding moms would report being shamed, harassed, and even discriminated
against for actually choosing to
nurse their kids.
It's exactly the kind
of thing I particularly loved while
nursing, because it was easy on / off, had no hard zippers or buttons to brush up
against baby, and, hello, machine washable, wrinkle - resistant, and temperature - regulating.