Another Successful Case for Breastfeeding

Hi folks!

I have a good news to share! An ex-colleague of mine has successfully delivered and breastfeed her baby.

Despite the fact that she had c-section and that her baby was admitted to NICU due to the "water" entered to the lung (sorry not sure the medical term for this condition) for one week, she managed to pump her milk and deliver diligently to her baby daily.

With no direct feeding since birth on the first week, you may asked, " How did she managed to do it?"

Now, this is from my own observation, and find that it really helps in real-life!

1.       Equipped herself (and her hubby) with knowledge & goodness of breastfeeding. Find answers to her doubts early (while still pregnant).

Being a late-bloomer (not sure if this is a suitable term to use) who chose to married later and eventually give birth later too, this friend of mine is ever-zealous to research, read and ask for everything about child birth and child care. She has been asking for about breastfeeding from time to time and even saw and inspected my breast pump equipment and tools which I used to bring along to work, namely:

·         rechargeable batteries- so that I can pump anywhere even at client office when I go out for meeting

·         medela mini electric

·          ice-pack

·         milk storage bottles

·         cottons for cleaning the nipples before pumping

·         special carry bag(insulated bag for transporting milk back home)

·         washing liquid and small brush (to clean the breast pump parts immediately after each use so that it won't form stubborn/yellowish stains)

 

2.       Invest  the right equipment/tools

She asked, searched around for different types of breastpump and eventually got a Medela during sales (I think is a single cum double pump which I strongly encouraged especially for working pumping mothers, save you lotsa time and help building sufficient supply!)

Whether or not, working mothers will enjoy the breastfeeding journey and can sustain a reliable amount of EBM supply for her baby greatly depends on the type of pump you use besides of course the next one which I will be writing about, i.e. determination.

 

3.       Firm and Determined

I feel this a crucial part in surviving the first 2 weeks of breastfeeding as well as sustaining it throughout the desired or healthy period recommended by the professionals. Whether you break it or build it, whether you can survive the external challenges like the unwanted criticism &  advice of non-breastfeeding-friendly people, places, the physical tiredness at initial stage (why I said initial stage is 'cos after you got used to the routine of pumping or if you are lucky not to back to workforce so soon or at all, direct feeding, it is an activity to look forward and enjoy instead of a chore. Trust me!) and of course the emotional part whether you have the might to carry on your "mission" (Hubby helps a lot in this case! So guys out there…YOU PLAYED A VERY IMPORTANT role here and in return you have a happy and healthy Child + Wife cos breastmilk builds good immunity for child and wife would have lower breast cancer risk!)

 

So much that I blah about, 'cos I am simply overwhelmed with joy and proud that my dear friend made it! Yey!

 

May she enjoy this path just like I and many other wonderful mommies did!

Cheers!