Story of the Week
Do you have a story to tell about how you made your choice to feed your baby? Another mom who supported you? A sister who filled you in on the age-old remedy of ace bandages to ease aching breasts? Maybe you remember how you handled the disapproving look or comment from someone who didn't like your choice. Or you found a particular article or Website helpful. Who or what encouraged you? How about when you went back to work? How was your decision impacted then? Did your baby have an allergy or some other special nutritional need?
We can all learn from and support each other. The following stories have been shared by moms who have generously agreed to tell us about their experiences. If you'd like to share your story, simply click on the "Tell Us Your Story" button below.
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California
5 children
13,9,5,3,1 years old
I wanted to breastfeed, and assumed it would be easy. But after having a breast reduction surgery as a teen, no one really knew how well my breasts would work. I ended up being able to produce lots of breast milk. I had a supportive midwife, and got lots of help from La Leche League, if I hadn't had help from them, I could never have done it, the women there were so great. I have successfully nursed all my kids, sometimes difficulties have happened, but it's been worth it everytime. The relationships I have with my kids are so great. I did have to supplement occasionally, because of the surgery, until my kids started eating, but after about 7 months old I didn't have to. I have always been able to make about 90% of there needs until then. After they start eating, we only nurse, and they get table food. I believe that teens shouldn't have breast reductions, or Doctors should work harder at being very careful how they do the surgery, to make breastfeeding more possible when the girls...
Ohio
2 children
3 and 1 years old
I am so happy to see some many wonderful nursing stories on this blog. I always knew I wanted to breastfeed my children when I had kids. I took a course at the local hospital when I was pregnant and I read up on it. Yet when I had my newborn in my arms I was all thumbs. I asked and asked for help but there was no one able to help me. When my daughter was 24 hours old a nurse came to our room and said we had to give her formula - I cried - and my daughter threw it all up. I was sent home without any real nursing help. I stuggled and struggled re-reading my books and I called the company that did home nursing visits and the nurse had no nursing help either. When my daughter had her check up the had lost weight and the doctor said I had "bad milk" and she should be on formula. I knew he was wrong. Women have made milk for their babies for thousands of years. I found a great lactation consultant that spent hours with me. I only wish I had her from day one. I wish the birth hospital had...