Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah. I have been breastfeeding Sara Hana for almost 2years. Well, less 1 day to 2 years because Sara's going to be 2 years old tomorrow. Hurrah!!
And wow, that was such a journey. I am quite surprise with myself. Yeah, you know with all the dedication, fighting all over for these past two years, and off course the endless support from the other half and the cooperation from my little ones. They make me who I am, a successful breastfeed mum. I am beyond happy!
Well when we talk about breastfeeding and such, many talks about tips, the do's and the don't and what not. I have few tips to be shared, but mind me. I am still a "junior" in breastfeeding "business". But ain't experiences and knowledges sharing are priceless? =)
So to success in breastfeeding, we need
1. A constant support from surrounding, be it people, environment , workplace, etc.
2. Knowledge to dig. Use the technology, Google or Yahoo, just type breastfeeding tips and you will get pages of link. Easy huh?
3. To be and think positive. Always. Avoid anything that will lower your self esteem. Avoid any one who might have potential to bring down your motivation. Oh, easier said than done, is it? Well okay if we can avoid them completely, ignore them or don't bother about them. Period.
4. Eat well, drink very well.
5. Be happy. Do something that makes you happy.
6. Nurse frequently (direct feed) and pump constantly (be very discipline)
7. Don't regret and give up breastfeeding no matter what. Especially when you are facing the depletion of milk, keep on pumping and nursing. No harm. Sooner it will back to normal, insyaAllah.
8. Gotta love breastfeeding and the bonding between you and baby during direct feeding. Oh it is priceless!
9. Take supplement, especially calcium (for bones and teeth), b-complex (to reduce stress) and vitamin C (good for both mum and baby)
10. Read breastfeeding article and books. It helps to boost up your confidence and knowledge in breastfeeding.
By the way, all the best in your breastfeeding journey, no matter who you are :)
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