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Just because itβs something very natural it doesnβt mean itβs meant to come naturally. This moment in hospital with the reassurance from the lovely midwife was our first feed, now it all feels like a blur. But it requires a lot of perseverance, patience & support thatβs for sure. Donβt be afraid to ask for help & get them to triple check for a possible tongue tie as thatβs made a lot of friends BF journeys really difficult from the beginning. The midwifes can also help you with the latch, the positioning of the baby on you (there are so many positions so donβt worry if one doesnβt work for you).
Most maternity wards have a lactation specialist to help too if you need it. So please donβt be afraid to ask, there is no silly questions when it comes to motherhood & especially feeding as no amount of books can really explain it.
Fed is always best but if it is something that means a lot to you, I hope you get the help you deserve.
The biggest thing I learnt with it is donβt get too disheartened when things donβt go βto planβ.
My breastfeeding journey expectation couldnβt have been any further from the reality & it was my biggest struggle with motherhood, anyone whoβs goes though a difficult time with it you are not alone, so please be kind to yourself.
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