Not every mother can or wants to breastfeed, for various reasons, but many love it and although being the sole source of food for a baby is tough and somewhat limiting (some never leave their babies for longer than 2 hours), and they are very happy and proud of their journey! Some breastfed for months and after a challenging start it becomes a special thing.
Yes, nursing feels never ending some days (and nights) and it makes mothers feel “touched out” and like they are “just a milk machine".We learnt that the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding statistics in the world.
One of the effective means to ensure your new born baby survives and be in good health is by Breastfeeding. However, nearly 2 out of 3 infants are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months—a rate that has not improved in 2 decades.
Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses. Breastmilk provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs during the second half of the first year, and up to one third during the second year of life.
According to studies, breastfed children perform better on intelligence tests, are less likely to be overweight or obese and less prone to diabetes later in life. Women who breastfeed also have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
Inappropriate marketing of breast-milk substitutes continues to undermine efforts to improve breastfeeding rates and duration worldwide.
Thou someone women don't lactate after birth, while some take days or weeks to come out.
So many women narrate their breastfeeding journey and listing to them will make you smile, teary and long for a baby.
One Nigerian celebrity, Tokunbo Idowu, popularly known as TBoss by Nigerians and fans of Big Brother Naija, shared her motherhood experience and her concentration was breastfeeding.
TBoss, told her audience how she was frustrated for not producing breast milk for her adorable child and all she went through just to breastfeed her bundle of joy.
Let's read her journey below:
Let’s talk Breastfeeding.
When I was pregnant I read a lot. I was glued to Google & all the mommy blogs, pages, books. I even finally braved watching a couple of birthing clips. That was a hard one. But what Genuinely Freaked the heck outta me was Breastfeeding. The thought of it alone gave me sleepless nights. No Jokes. After having my daughter I didn’t lactate until a couple of weeks afterwards. I almost got depressed. I did EVERYTHING. I ate everything & drank everything they advised until one Beautiful Day I had milk. Words cannot explain how Happy I was & now! Well, Now my Mother calls me “Vacuta Vesela”🙈😆. I LOVE to Breastfeed my child, It’s my favorite Mommie & Baby time. It creates a form of Bonding that’s nothing short of Spiritually Magical if such a thing even exists. The way she holds unto me, looks into my eyes whilst she suckles & smiles at me ☺️. I feel the Most Powerful when I’m breastfeeding . I honestly dread the day that I would have to stop.
@amaarray Thank you for the Pap you made for me to trigger my milk- it finally worked.
Miss N- this story wouldn’t be complete without mentioning you & how you taught me how to boob my daughter & all the things you gave me to make Boobietime painless & comfortable for me.
@simplysorrentino always encouraging me not to give up & just relaxxxx
@fair_princess thank you for recommending them lactating cookies- I couldn’t stand the smell but they tasted good & they Worked.
God bless you ladies💋
Let’s talk Breastfeeding.
When I was pregnant I read a lot. I was glued to Google & all the mommy blogs, pages, books. I even finally braved watching a couple of birthing clips. That was a hard one. But what Genuinely Freaked the heck outta me was Breastfeeding. The thought of it alone gave me sleepless nights. No Jokes. After having my daughter I didn’t lactate until a couple of weeks afterwards. I almost got depressed. I did EVERYTHING. I ate everything & drank everything they advised until one Beautiful Day I had milk. Words cannot explain how Happy I was & now! Well, Now my Mother calls me “Vacuta Vesela”🙈😆. I LOVE to Breastfeed my child, It’s my favorite Mommie & Baby time. It creates a form of Bonding that’s nothing short of Spiritually Magical if such a thing even exists. The way she holds unto me, looks into my eyes whilst she suckles & smiles at me ☺️. I feel the Most Powerful when I’m breastfeeding . I honestly dread the day that I would have to stop.
@amaarray Thank you for the Pap you made for me to trigger my milk- it finally worked.
Miss N- this story wouldn’t be complete without mentioning you & how you taught me how to boob my daughter & all the things you gave me to make Boobietime painless & comfortable for me.
@simplysorrentino always encouraging me not to give up & just relaxxxx
@fair_princess thank you for recommending them lactating cookies- I couldn’t stand the smell but they tasted good & they Worked.
God bless you ladies💋
Mommies in the house: Please share your Boobie Time stories with us🙏🏽 she said.
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