A special forum!
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Topic: A special forum!
Posted By: Maya
Subject: A special forum!
Date Posted: 01 August 2009 at 8:51pm
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As you may have seen, August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding until a baby is at least six months of age, and that breastfeeding should continue long beyond this as a complement to baby's solid diet.
To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, we've created a new section of the forums dedicated to breastfeeding. Each day we'll bring you new facts and info about the benefits of breastfeeding. In addition, we'd love you to share your breastfeeding stories, and your thoughts on breastfeeding. And if you have questions about breastfeeding, go on and ask them - we're sure there are other mums out there who might be able to answer them for you! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 01 August 2009 at 9:32pm
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great idea Emma. Just wanted to add my two cents in. last year i remember a few mums getting...perhaps upset about this week, saying it made bottle feeding mums feel bad, and i had an ephiphany.
In japan, breastfeeding isn't as accepted as it is in NZ, and when i wanted desperately to breastfeed Jake but had to work, i had NO support. i had to express in the toilet, complaints were made about me keeping breastmilk in the staff fridge (despite it being in a labelled "liz only" paper bag), my daycare wouldn't take epxressed milk (they didn't know how to heat and claimed Japanese formula was better anyway), and forget feeding in public - discreet or not. So now despite me NOT exclusively breastfeeding either child for the recommended six months, i think these weeks are soooo important to remind health workers and the government that breastfeeding - or the choice to - is one we want to make ourslves, and not have the choice dictated to us through poor legislation. And for those that think it's not necessary anymore - read the trademe boards....i truly didn't believe that breastfedding in public was an "issue" to people in this day an age (and am talking about people who say it is "disgusting to see") |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 August 2009 at 9:35pm
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(this is my personal opinion)
I don't really perceive things like World Breastfeeding Week as an attack or affront on those who don't/can't/won't breastfeed, rather like you say it's just an education opportunity for those who are interested in breastfeeding, or who are pregnant and don't know much about it - a chance to become informed in order to make an informed decision. And, of course, a chance to celebrate the obstacles that we've overcome (both physical and social) to get breastfeeding established. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 01 August 2009 at 10:36pm
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Put very well.
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 01 August 2009 at 11:29pm
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AWesome!!!! Ive go tlots of intereting stuff for here... YAY! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 02 August 2009 at 11:47am
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well as a mum who bf for 6 months, also was an exclusive pumping mum for 3 months and am also a ff mum
I am happy that breastfeeding week is reconised (sp) but at the same time wish there was a recognition for formula feeding mums too |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 02 August 2009 at 12:09pm
yay, where is it then???   ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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fattartsrock wrote:Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 02 August 2009 at 8:30pm
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its coming am compiling a massive email for Emma. Now I'm registered and liscenced and all, ive got LOTS of info! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 02 August 2009 at 8:33pm
Yay awesome idea for a new forum 
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 9:11am
YES! I'm so passionate about this at the moment as I had an awful comment about breastfeeding on my FB page when I posted a link to the Big Latch On group. It made me so MAD! I could only manage 6 weeks feeding Ashlee before the pain and physical obstacles and lack of help from my LMC broke me and I switched to FF. I was more upset about that than I realised and when I was pregnant with Madison, I was determined that things have GOT to be better and I sought help in my last trimester - going to a free BF course through the hospital and also having a lactation consultant come and visit me at home. She had some absolute top quality, priceless advice and although it was still incredibly tough the first 4 weeks or so, I felt confident enough knowing that my LC was just a phone call or email away. She actually paid another home visit when baby arrived. My new found knowledge went to good use and Madison is 10 weeks old now and we're still breastfeeding with no issues at all. I would encourage everyone to see a LC prior to having baby. 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 10:45am
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Last year I didnt care much for breastfeedinf week etc, cos I was a new mum and I had JUST had to give it up due the major issues I was having with it, my health was bad after my horrible labour/CS etc and Caden wasnt thriving at all from ym breastmilk. I was already feeling gutted we couldnt continue with it, so breastfeeding week made me feel a bit upset I guess.
This year however, Im gutted I wont be able to the big latch on lol! Bubs is due after its on 
Also, I REALLY want to breastfeed this baby if I can, I dont see why I wont be able to...with caden I had the volume of milk, just not the REAL goodness, and Caden didnt want a bar of it, and his weight dropped badly, we even tried breast and bottle/formula, but nope it wasnt to be! Annie-I will be PMing you for lots of adice me thinks ------------- |
Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 1:18pm
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Baalamb, how did you find out about the breastfeeding course? Does anyone know if they offer something similar in Palmy? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 1:35pm
yay baalamb! Thats encouraging, as Im really wanting to breastfeed this time, and if I have to will see a LC  ------------- |
Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 1:36pm
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im LOVING!! This forum already!!!! for many reasons i wasnt able to properly fully BF my boys....mainly perseverence i think so this time i was VERY determined!! and am fully BFding Karma 8 weeks on
all adivce so hugely appreciated from me
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 2:08pm
Word of mouth, really. My cousin went to a course and I looked further into it. You could ring your hospital and ask to speak to the maternity ward and see if they run anything similar or can give you referrals to LC's in your area. Sheza, there's definitely a really good chance you'll be able to the second time round! I was really, really skeptical that things would go fine with Madison, but talking to the LC (she asked me to write down everything that happened with BFing Ashlee). There were tears and all sorts, but it felt so SO good to talk it out and seek advice early. Things felt like they were going downhill with it all when Madi was a couple of weeks old, but one call and meeting later with the LC again and the issues were all sorted. I just felt so confident after sessions with her! All the best
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Posted By: Ktl
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 2:54pm
| I breastfeed my eldest son nearly three for 19 months while working in ChCh a 45m drive for me. I have had no 2 son who is now five months and exclusively breastfeed him but have changed jobs so I am working closer to home. What a difference a good employer makes. I express in a private, warm office when ever needed. I can make the time up or not. My stress levels are way down this time. I still have to make sure I eat and drink properly in order to keep up the milk supply. I am really thankful to my family, friends and employer for allowing me to continue breastfeeding. Not everyone is as lucky as I am to have had the support. I think our communities need to address the issue of clean tidy baby rooms for mothers to change, feed etc regardless of bottle or breast. I don't normally go to Merivale Mall in Christchurch however I was there for an appointment a few weeks ago and used the mother room and I was very impressed. There was a microwave, comfortable couchs to feed my son, change tables and plenty of room. Perhaps someone could do a website that listed suitable places for parents to shop at easily. I will definately shop there again. Happy breastfeeding. |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 3:14pm
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for this forum Emma!
And I am also pleased to see how many mamas who FF are also supporting this... it means a lot. Being pro-breastfeeding doesn't mean being anti-formula... (and especially not anti-formula feeding mamas!!) But I can say I am absolutely totally and utterly anti some of the practices that formula companies employ to get people to buy their product. 
So anyway, if this week and the celebration of a free form of feeding your babe can convince just one person that it's worth putting in the effort then good stuff!!
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 03 August 2009 at 8:13pm
Thanks baalamb
Im almost 100% that we will be all good this time, it was just all sorts of reason last time and in the end it was best for caden and me for us to go full time on formula. Im just going to make sure I seek as much help as i can, and I have my fingers crossed for a MUCH easier birth this time round lol! ------------- |