Q. What has been the most joyous aspect of breastfeeding for you?
Watching my son physically grow and develop from the nutrition I make with my body. It continues to blow my mind that I literally grew him! It was intensely satisfying to EBF for about 5 months up until we started solids and some formula.
Q: What has been the most challenging aspect of breastfeeding?
The extreme nipple pain for the first few weeks and anxiety around developing mastitis. Fucking ouch! Lots of tears and painkillers.
Q: What would you like other breastfeeding mothers/parents to know about breastfeeding?
That it won’t always hurt so bad. That you can get help. And things will feel better with the right support.
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