BREASTFEEDING

"Breastfeeding your baby is a way of communicating intimately with another human being. It is an expression of loving. The free and generous flow of milk does not come from mental concentration. It comes instead from something that can best be described in a French phrase, which translated means “being happy in your own skin."
–Sheila Kitzinger

"A newborn baby has only three demands. They are: warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three."
-Dr Grantly Dick-Read.

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding is a mother's first challenge after giving birth. Providing adequate support and encouragement through the very critical first weeks is vitally important to building a successful bond. Consider Awaited Arrivals to be part of the professional support that can help bridge the gap from birth site to home. We provide home consultations, phone support and resources.

Breastfeeding Your Baby

Breastfeeding is a hands-on art, thus the desire and need for hands-on support as you and your baby gain the skills you need for breastfeeding success. Doulas can provide you with the resources and support you need to help a smooth transition into one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences you and your baby will share.

For many years breastfeeding fell out of favor. For that reason today's generation of mothers may have difficulty finding guidance from women experienced in breastfeeding. Fortunately, La Leche League Canada and other organizations and individuals, such as doulas, midwives and Lactation Consultants have assisted in reviving the natural art of breastfeeding.

Links:

101 Reasons to Breastfeed
Breastfeeding Myths and Realities

Twelve Days of Breastfeeding!
by Kelliann Mendez (breastfeeding peer counselor)

• On the first day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the second day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the third day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the fourth day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the fifth day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the sixth day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• Zero constipation LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the seventh day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• teeth and jaw development, zero constipation, LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the eighth day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• reduced risk of breast cancer, teeth and jaw development, zero constipation, LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the ninth day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• skin to skin comfort, reduced risk of breast cancer, teeth and jaw development, zero constipation, LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the tenth day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• decreased chance of diabetes, skin to skin comfort, reduced risk of breast cancer, teeth and jaw development, zero constipation, LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the eleventh day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• bonding and loving, decreased chance of diabetes, skin to skin comfort, reduced risk of breast cancer, teeth and jaw development, zero constipation, LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!


• On the twelfth day of breastfeeding my mommy gave to me:
• Higher IQ, bonding and loving, decreased chance of diabetes, skin to skin comfort, reduced risk of breast cancer, teeth and jaw development, zero constipation, LESS ALLERGIES!... fewer Dr. visits, minimized jaundice, two full breasts and colostrum to increase my immunity!