11 memorable moments most breastfeeding moms can relate to
by Michelle Stein posted in Mom Stories
For many moms and their newborns, the breastfeeding learning curve is steep -- filled with trial, error, pain, expletives, and tears. But breastfeeding can also come as second nature for a new mama and her baby -- an expert latch right off the bat, no discomfort, and a perfect supply. And then there's everything in between.
So far, I've breastfed three children for a collective 40 months. Although each experience has played out a little differently, I've managed to find myself in some of the same, often amusing, situations. Like ...
1) Being topless for the majority of your postpartum hospital stay. At first, I wrestled with my hospital gown in an attempt to maintain some level of dignity. But then I was like, "Screw it. I'm going for easy-access." I mean, half a dozen doctors/nurses/aides had seen my lady bits already. What's a little boob action at this point"
2) Feeling the rewards of that first milk coma. When my milk finally came in with each of my children, I was so proud. I did it! My baby's belly was full and she was passed out in a drunken state of bliss. What could be better"
3) When baby attempts to nurse through your shirt. Oops. Baby got a little too close to a clothed boob and went for it. Here, my daughter became slightly distracted by the goods during tummy time on mama's chest.
4) When your baby tries to manually "adjust" your nipple. "Hey, is this thing broken"" ...
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