Bonding ... and just get up & go!
I have a daughter who is now 18 weeks and I would say that breastfeeding has been a fantastic bonding experience for both of us. I worried at first that it wouldn't be enough as you can't see what is happening, but she has put the right amount of weight on which makes me think "Wow I did that!" I think my biggest worry was breastfeeding in public - getting funny looks from passers by. I have to say this has not been the case and I have felt completely at ease feeding her whenever and wherever I go. I have also found it really easy to just 'get up and go' no bottles to clean, prepare and warm - so easy when you just want to get on with enjoying life with your little one!
Clare Wilkinson
A great start in life, bonding, pregnancy weightloss ...and the chance to catch up on tv!"I'd never really thought that much about breastfeeding - throughout my pregnancy, with so many things to consider, feelings on how to feed my baby didn't really feature until the last month. However, coming from a country where the proportion of women breastfeeding their babies is so much higher than the UK (I think it's around 90% of women breastfeed for 6 months), I'd assumed it was the natural way to go. Coupled with the fact that I'd had chronic asthma and eczema as a child, by the time I approached my due date, I was determined that I would breastfeed my baby for the recommended six months.
Well.....we're nearing six months and I don't intend to stop for at least another six months. After a quick, natural birth, Joseph latched on within 20 minutes and has fed beautifully ever since. We've had no problems - no painful engorgement, no cracked nipples, no mastitis, it's just been lovely. I wouldn't say easy, Joe fed every 1.5 - 2 hours in the beginning and only now at 5.5 months does he sleep through the night without feeds. He still feeds every 3 hours during the day for at least half an hour at a time, but I see it as a good opportunity to catch up on America's Next Top Model (don't judge me!)
I feel so lucky at having has such a good ride with breastfeeding, especially when so many of my fellow mums have given up because of numerous obstacles. Breastfeeding offers so many benefits - the knowledge that you're giving your baby the best start in life, a BIG helping hand in pregnancy weight loss, and most of all, the chance to start the lifelong bond with your child."
Sarah Newman
Well.....we're nearing six months and I don't intend to stop for at least another six months. After a quick, natural birth, Joseph latched on within 20 minutes and has fed beautifully ever since. We've had no problems - no painful engorgement, no cracked nipples, no mastitis, it's just been lovely. I wouldn't say easy, Joe fed every 1.5 - 2 hours in the beginning and only now at 5.5 months does he sleep through the night without feeds. He still feeds every 3 hours during the day for at least half an hour at a time, but I see it as a good opportunity to catch up on America's Next Top Model (don't judge me!)
I feel so lucky at having has such a good ride with breastfeeding, especially when so many of my fellow mums have given up because of numerous obstacles. Breastfeeding offers so many benefits - the knowledge that you're giving your baby the best start in life, a BIG helping hand in pregnancy weight loss, and most of all, the chance to start the lifelong bond with your child."
Sarah Newman
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