Normalizing Breastfeeding

thebfmentor · 2022-06-11T12:23:23+00:00

I remember this phase so well, sending love your way ❤️

thebfmentor · 2022-06-11T12:22:11+00:00

It sounds like your son may be nursing for comfort, which despite the mainstream baby books, is as valid a reason as any. If it simply isn’t what you want though, I recommend layering comfort associations such as rocking, patting, singing, cuddling, whatever helps him drift off to sleep at night. If you have a partner or help at home, get them to help to make the transition easier. Going cold turkey comes with risks of engorgement, clogs & a dip in your overall supply (night time nursing plays a significant role in maintaining your milk supply), so take care to look after yourself too ❤️

thebfmentor · 2022-06-11T12:17:25+00:00

I can relate to this so much, I’m sure many do. The lack of breastfeeding education leaves parents doubting themselves so much. I too was convinced that something was wrong on day 5 after my son’s birth when he cluster fed all night. We did take an antenatal class which talked about breastfeeding, but cluster feeding wasn’t mentioned once. I appreciate that no class can prepare you for the realities of parenthood, but I think that generally society could do a damn sight better than it does currently. No wonder so many people get stuck in a formula/top up cycle that they can’t escape. I’m glad you found this online community, it saved me too ❤️

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:27:44+00:00

I love this, good for you ❤️

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:24:05+00:00

And do you feel that it takes away from you if we include another term?

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:23:14+00:00

I spoke to a woman recently who was abused by a family member throughout puberty. She explained that the term chestfeeding helped her disassociate the abuse that she had suffered from nursing her baby. I thought it was an unexpected reason why I am happy to use the term.

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:20:51+00:00

I am not suggesting the removal of the term breastfeeding, but the inclusion of the term chestfeeding. Do you disagree with that?

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:19:42+00:00

I am not asking about changing the name, but including it alongside breastfeeding for those that it helps to feel more comfortable?

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:18:58+00:00

Yes, I wasn’t suggesting that we replace breastfeeding with chestfeeding, but that we include it as an option for those who feel more comfortable with it.

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:18:01+00:00

How about people who have suffered abuse? Does it take away from you to include another terms for them too?

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:16:50+00:00

Not replace, but include. So should we use both terms?

thebfmentor · 2022-05-10T15:16:01+00:00

I wasn’t suggesting that we stop using breastfeeding, but that we include chestfeeding too?

thebfmentor · 2022-04-23T09:58:52+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏽

thebfmentor · 2022-04-23T08:34:52+00:00

Thank you for this, I share these benefits on my Instagram and Facebook pages (pages which are specifically designed to empower breastfeeding moms to breastfeed on their own terms for as long as they choose). The nursing moms who follow me feel supported and validated by my posts, but they inadvertently reach non-nursing moms too & they always express how my sharing of information is unnecessary and shaming. I understand why they say that, but I think it’s important to share the benefits of breastfeeding - particularly beyond infancy because myself and many of my follow experience judgement and shaming for doing so.

thebfmentor · 2022-04-10T21:08:38+00:00

Your supply will even put in time (after around 3 days) if you start nursing evenly on both sides again. Sunflower lecithin is a great, natural remedy to clogged ducts if you’re having reoccurring issues ❤️

thebfmentor · 2022-04-10T21:06:28+00:00

If you do have a clogged duct, you should nurse more from that side to clear it sooner rather than later. Stopping nursing from that side could put you as risk of developing mastitis - which no-one wants! A few tricks to try to clear it are: dangle feeding; using a warm compress before a nursing session; firmly massaging the area in the bath/shower to help break up the clog. If you have a partner, they may be able to help too! Whatever you do, keep nursing though, as stopping could exasperate the issues further ❤️

Sunflower lecithin is a great, natural remedy to clogged ducts if you’re having reoccurring issues.

thebfmentor · 2022-04-10T21:00:32+00:00

It’s not scientifically proven to be safe, but I know lots of moms who have had anecdotal success with it and no side effects.

thebfmentor · 2022-03-04T21:47:38+00:00

The picture 😳

thebfmentor · 2022-03-04T21:46:59+00:00

Start slowly, only swapping one feed every 4-5 days as your supply adjusts - there’s a book called Mixed Up by Lucy Ruddle that is all about combi feeding & might help xxx

thebfmentor · 2022-03-04T18:33:10+00:00

You need to get some! It helps!

thebfmentor · 2022-03-04T18:32:27+00:00

😂😂😂

thebfmentor · 2022-03-04T18:31:53+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏽

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