A fascinating week of daily posts all about breastfeeding/ chestfeeding. We combined all of our posts into this article because you asked us for them!!
Disclaimer: Midwifery is a very inclusive and safe space for everyone, where your identity and your needs are valid and important to us. Thus, the terms used in this article aim towards making everyone feel comfortable and included.
Breastfeeding <--> chestfeeding
Mother <--> parent
[if you feel that you are not included at any point, please contact us and help us change that]
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MONDAY - 4+1 Positive Breastfeeding Phrases
Formula is NOT failure
Some days your milk supply WILL be low. And it is normal.
You are learning. This is NEW to you. No need to rush.
Bottlefeeding or chestfeeding formula or donor breastmilk DON'T MATTER. Your baby will love you exactly the same!
It does not matter if you do it for SHORT or LONG. Your baby appreciate it!
TUESDAY - 5 Breastfeeding TIPS you don't know are essential
Correct position is KEY and can be as stranger as you like!
Stay CALM... You don't have to succeed from the first attempt.
Watch and learn your BABY's QUES. Only they know what they need.
Keep trying if you struggle at first. It's a LEARNING PROCESS and you are learning together.
Don't be afraid to ASK FOR HELP! Lactation consultants are amazing at helping new parents.
WEDNESDAY - 7 Breastfeeding Benefits for the MOTHER
Feeding parents and baby are BONDING and grow their relationship.
Breastfeeding lowers the RISK of lactation complications.
Breastfeeding lowers the RISK of future breast cancer.
Breastfeeding speeds up the UTERINE RESTORATION postpartum process.
Breastfeeding lowers the RISK of developing Postpartum Depression.
Breastfeeding lowers FERTILITY about 97% the first 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding burns CALORIES which helps with losing potential pregnancy weight.
THURSDAY - 4 Breastfeeding Benefits for the BABY
Breastfeeding/ chestfeeding helps in creating a stronger IMMUNE SYSTEM for the baby.
Breastmilk plays a significant role in putting the babies at LOW RISK of developing several diseases.
Breastfed babies have FEWER HOSPITALIZATIONS through the first years of life.
Breastfeeding/ chestfeeding is contributing to optimal BRAIN DEVELOPMENT.
We really hope this article informed you and helped you with understanding and celebrating the importance of breastfeeding/ chestfeeding. We strongly encourage you to contact us in whatever way suits you and discuss the article, suggest ideas for upcoming content, tell us your strong and emotional stories or for any other reason you would like.
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