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The survival of our species has depended on information being passed on from mother to daughter since the beginning of time.
Preparation is key to success, so is support. When we lack this "chain link", FREE support/advice in the community, it can be difficult to cope, lots of moms give up trying, others spend a fortune for common sense help.
There is no proof that paying for a service will ensure your success and it is not true that having a title makes you better. In Canada, the US and most of the world, anyone with experience, compassion and the "magic touch" can do it. I believe this humanitarian service should be free, this is why I have helped moms for 23 years, since my first child was born. I have breastfed 4 kids and learned advanced techniques out of necessity. My moms lovingly nick name me the "breastfeeding fairy God-mother".
I believe most complications/issues can be prevented, hence I focus on preparation.
I often get referral calls from La Leche League to help them with specific situations re pumping/milk supply or other problems.
The physician who had the professional courtesy to call and inquire about my services (almost 4 years ago) and who checked out my sterilization procedure thanked me for helping moms, she mentioned it was impossible to help everyone and that my free services were welcome.
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Covering up while nursing a baby is a personal decision. I covered up sometimes, while at other times I didn't. When nursing a three year old on a plane, I covered up with my canopy style cover. I've rushed through airports with a baby happily nursing, done my groceries carrying baby in a sling (and feeding). When baby is hungry you should be comfortable feeding him/her anywhere.
In Canada, you are legally entitled to nurse anywhere you please. Unfortunately society perceives public breastfeeding differently.
A lot of moms bottle feed their babies in public as a result. This turns into a pattern that can reduce your milk supply and lead to earlier weaning. Take care during the holidays, it's the most common time that babies wean.
I carry a wide selection of covers for moms who feel more confident covered up. Some are worn by the baby, like the Moboleez hat,and still hide your breast. Others are worn by the mom, like the Baby Bond Couture sash shown on the model and baby is not covered or hidden at all. And of course I sell the traditional covers with boning in the neckline. The Momzelle collection also provides great discreet ways of nursing your little one. Belly bands double as nursing bands, they are a practical and economical way of using regular clothes to nurse. I could never decide on one cover, but I nursed for a long time, so I had a few for different occasions. |
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Myths About Breastfeeding |
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These are some of the common myths about breastfeeding. Unfortunately moms decide to feed artificial milk to their babies based on these myths.
1. A lot of women do not produce enough milk.
2.Breastfeeding is painful.
3.Breastfeeding is too difficult.
4. Breastfeeding ties you down.
5. A breastfed baby needs extra water,vitamin D and iron.
6. Breastfeeding causes infections of the breast.
7.Breastfed babies don't sleep through the night.
8. Mothers with health conditions, on medications or that had a C-section can't breastfeed.
9. Mothers who smoke shouldn't breastfeed.
10. It is easier to bottle feed than to breastfeed.
11. Women that are nervous and breastfeed make their babies nervous.
12. Your baby will starve, get dehydrated, you have no way of knowing if he's getting enough to eat.
13. Formula is practically the same as breast milk.
14. Breastfeeding deprives your husband from bonding with baby.
15. Women with small/large breasts or with flat/inverted nipples can't breastfeed.
16. Women with implants/reduction cannot breastfeed.
17. There is no nutritional benefit to breast milk once baby eats solids.
18. A baby shouldn't breastfeed past 6 months, 1 year, 2 years etc
19. My baby will become too dependent.
20.Breastfeeding makes your breasts sag.
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Click on Jeremy's picture to access 101 reasons to breastfeed |
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