Magazines, websites, even businesses now offer frequent support with articles on breastfeeding, pages devoted to trouble shooting potential breastfeeding problems, staff experts responding to breastfeeding questions, and even live support available online or to call in to speak to someone. In theory it sounds great and in some ways it is. But even in offering support there are opportunities for unsupportive support.
Questioning the quality of a mom’s milk is NOT supportive and it may just show how uneducated the speaker is about human lactation.
Have I failed as a mom because I don’t eat well in pregnancy? Is the information shared about the importance of prenatal nutrition intended as harsh criticism and judgment on me? How we share information matters but we all bring our own filters to the conversation.
In this guest post Mi-Jo shares her journey to moving past the guilt to be a better mother.
Do I look like a breastfeeder? I have a few confessions about my parenting style and choices and then thoughts on how nobody has the monopoly on breastfeeding. We can all be a part of the club and we all deserve support.
She knew what she wanted and she asked for it. That would really freak some people out! You know how many times I’ve heard “they are really too old when they can ASK for it! That’s just so disgusting!”
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Hi, I’m Jessica, the founder of The Leaky Boob, Lactation Educator, Parenting Educator, Parenting and Relationship Coach, and mom of 9. I’m so glad you are here.