For some moms, however, breastfeeding is truly challenging and requires supplementing with formula, an at-breast supplementer, or exclusive pumping. For others, it is not possible due to a medical issue…In any case, what’s worse for a mom in one of these situations is to feel isolated and unsupported because she thinks that she is giving her child less than “best.”
Read MoreOptimal latch and sucking = optimal milk removal = optimal milk production. It also matters how frequently baby feeds, but it matters more that the milk is completely removed from its stores, which tells mom’s body to make more. Less milk = less of baby wanting to feed at the breast. Babies like bonding too, but hunger is first. The number one saboteur, especially for first-time moms, is low milk supply…
Read MoreIf you gave it your best, but - You still wonder if you tried everything, Or you think you could have toughed it out longer…If you tense at the question, “Are you breastfeeding?” and the assumption that you’re able, If someone shames you because they think you gave up too soon, Or a person looks at you funny when you say, “couldn’t breastfeed”…
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