Discussion about What were the challenges in your breastfeeding journey and how did you overcome it?

Ritika jethwa Mom of 3 children 3 years ago

overall good

Arun Tambhure Father of 4 children 3 years ago

As of now our journey has been very smooth. Sometimes we face challenges to feed twins at the same time but we manage it very well. The key is give feeding after every 2 hrs and before going to sleep in night.

Ritika jethwa Mom of 3 children 3 years ago

very nice

Ritika jethwa Mom of 3 children 3 years ago

my journey was very smooth... m so Happy... because aise bhot di moms hai jo breastfeed nahi krwa pati but i m lucky one....

simran Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

in starting it was difficult but after some time it wasn't that bad

Momof2 Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

The first challenge I faced initially was my self doubt whether I'll be able to provide milk to my baby or not because it does take some time to get the hang of breastfeeding for both mom and child. Here I would like to mention a particular nurse whom I took a dislike for because she literally scolded me for giving my child formula milk saying " feed breast milk to the baby, I'll throw away the formula milk bottle if you give her that". At that point I was very helpless and traumatized because of my c section pain plus the fear of not being able to ease my childs hunger. In a way the fear of nurse's threat made me get a hang of breastfeeding.But I wish she had been a little gentle her advice/threat.
Next was obviously milk regulation issue mostly faced in the initial months. I tried various natural milk supply increasing foods like fennel seeds,makhana,moringa powder etc which helped me.
Sleep deprivation and stiff back due to initial long periods of feeding were another challenge.
Going out with baby had it's own pros and cons... I didn't have to worry about taking bottles and formula as breast milk would be available on the go, but since we've grown up in a conservative society there's always an ingrown awkwardness to feed our child freely in public.

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Neha Mom of a 5 yr 5 m old boy 3 years ago

hi mommies
as it was my first baby & premature too.. I fond him delicate to hold in my arm.. no mother or mother in law was nxt to me to guide me bcoz of corona period after one month of my deliver I had to start doing household chores of big joint family so i found sometyms difficult to spend more tym with him
after 4 months he used to change breast side every two minutes so understanding that was harder... but latter on everything went smooth... his nipple bite. sleepless night etc. worst phase was when he was 15 months old started tamtrums for feeding .. not to leave even after two hrs.... finally ii & my husband... made efforts & he gave up breast feeding once he was 19 months and started eating healthy... breastfeeding will be most memorable phase of our life

Anuja Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

Pregnancy and the months after birth should be about joy and developing together every single day. We at Philips Avent believe that you as parents know best. Tell us about the problems you faced in your breastfeeding journey and how did you overcome it? In the process, also teach the young parents on how their journey can become more joyful. #ParentYourWay3 best comments to get Rs. 1000 vouchers from Firstcry.

Anuja Mom of 2 children 3 years ago

Pregnancy and the months after birth should be about joy and developing together every single day. We at Philips Avent believe that you as parents know best. Tell us about the problems you faced in your breastfeeding journey and how did you overcome it? In the process, also teach the young parents on how their journey can become more joyful. #ParentYourWay3 best comments to get Rs. 1000 vouchers from Firstcry.

puja mishra Guardian of 4 children 3 years ago

hello mommy's in my case breastfeeding journey is so tough b'coz my baby in NICU and my baby delivered to operate. so very painful journey but see the baby face totally pain goes 🤗nd I'm so happy.. my breast is so sour nd too much heavy ... was not coming to soothe my babu.. But I did not give up and I tried to feed again and again finally my baby easy to latch nipples...If the breast becomes hard and there is pain, then soak it with warm water.