We spent so much
time breastfeeding in those early months and I wanted to capture some of that special time on film.
The reality is that babies don't require much at first and your body is wired to perfectly provide your baby with all that she needs, throughout the
entire time you breastfeed.
There are things people feel fine saying to women breastfeeding in public, and I think it's
time breastfeeding moms start talking back.
Although there are some new moms who have no trouble nursing, some have a
tough time breastfeeding from the first time they try to feed their newborn.
Some older babies or toddlers who are eating solids already may temporarily return to
full time breastfeeding for their nourishment, and this can result in much peace of mind for the mom.
My second baby is now 15 months old and as a
second time breastfeeding mum I can say I feel a lot more confident this time around.
So, in the interest of solidarity and because it's extremely beneficial to know you're not alone, here are 10
times breastfeeding in public made me anxious.
While I had a really
hard time breastfeeding my first, I still breastfed her exclusively until she was 8 months old before I introduced solids.
This class is a must if this is your
first time breastfeeding or you are hoping for a more successful breastfeeding relationship with this pregnancy.
And if you have questions or concerns, or are having a
tough time breastfeeding, seek support and advice from a specialist.
Studies show that engorgement occurs less commonly when infants spend
more time breastfeeding in the first 48 hours and when mother and infant are rooming in, so expressing milk often is proven to help with engorgement.
Often times breastfeeding mums find that co-sleeping and / or bed sharing with their babies and toddlers allows for easy popping out of the boob without actually having to wake up fully!
On a plane with my teenaged kids for spring break last week, I thought of one of the
many times I breastfed in public on a similar airplane.
However, since pills that contain estrogen contribute to a low milk supply and less
time breastfeeding babies, the progestin - only option, or «mini pill,» is the best birth control pill while breastfeeding.
If your stress levels are high your hormonal levels may change regardless of your frequency of breastfeeding and you need to use other contraception during these times
If one mother and one baby can have such drastically opposing breastfeeding experiences in just a few days time, I can only imagine how diverse the first -
time breastfeeding experiences are of women who, you know, aren't me.