Breastfeeding for the Busy Mom
We all know that breastfeeding is best but it may be challenging if you are a working mum. Here are some tips to make it work
It's no secret that breastfeeding is the best gift you can give to your baby. Yet many working moms will confess they had to stop after a few months, whether because they ran out of milk or because it was simply too difficult to fit into their schedule.
Still, many working moms have successfully breastfed their babies, some even for years! What's their secret? Parenting2u.com got some moms to share their success stories and tips:
- "You need to be very determined that you want the best for your child and yourself by breastfeeding. After reading about the many benefits of breastfeeding in the media, I decided to stick to it for one year even though it really wasn't easy. But the sense of satisfaction for having the discipline is great!"
- "Do your homework during your third trimester. Check out the available breastfeeding facilities at your workplace, and if they are lacking, start making alternative plans. It isn't a lot of trouble- all you need is a fridge where you can store your milk, and an empty room where you have the privacy to express your milk. But be sure to tag your milk, in case someone else drinks it by mistake!"
- "I feel it's important to inform your boss of your intention to continue breastfeeding even at work. My strategy was to tell my bosses that breast-fed babies have stronger immunities, which means fewer coughs, colds or infections. This means I'll take fewer days off work and have higher productivity for the company. If it doesn't affect your work performance, most employers won't mind."
- "Before starting, prepare at least a dozen small milk bottles and stickers to tag the dates on the bottles. I read that breast milk can stay fresh in the fridge for two days and two weeks in the freezer. During my baby's first year, my freezer was full of bottles with my expressed milk!"
- "My friend used a breast pump to express milk, which she said helped her save time during expression. But it didn't work for me; I preferred to hand-express. You just need to know what you're more comfortable with."
Questions and Answers
New mums get bombarded with advice and it is never easy to know what to do. It can be stressful; particularly when it comes to breastfeeding. However, you'll be able to judge from your own baby what seems right and soon learn to take a more relaxed approach.
A random selection of mothers gave us their TOP tip for breastfeeding. These are honest and unedited comments.
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