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Nursing in the Open: Tips for Breastfeeding MomsAuthor: bzfrau2002 Article source: http://www.articlealley.com/. Used with author's permission.
Nursing in the Open: Tips for Breastfeeding Moms by Rachel Barlow
Congratulations! You've made it through the first few weeks and you and your baby are enjoying all the benefits of breastfeeding. Except possibly one. A lot of new moms find themselves turning down invitations to shopping or dinner parties because they are nervous about breastfeeding in public. If you're one of these moms, you're denying yourself the advantage of convenience that only breastfeeding moms have. As a nursing mom, you already know how easy it is to take along your baby's food supply, but let's face it, in the beginning the idea of breastfeeding in public is, well, a little uncomfortable. So what can you do? The first step is to remind yourself that by breastfeeding you are giving your baby what he or she needs. If someone around you is uncomfortable, it is their problem, not yours. Remember women have been doing this since the beginning of time. There is nothing unnatural or indecent about it. Take some time to practice breastfeeding discreetly in the privacy of your own home. This may mean learning how to adjust and hold clothing so that you are covered in a way that makes you comfortable. It also means taking into account what you want to wear. There are many more fashion-conscious options for nursing moms, and, as you feed more and more often, you'll find even a T- shirt can be positioned to allow ease of nursing while affording you some privacy. Put baby under cover. Bring a colorful scarf along, or wear a loose over-shirt. Worn over a T-shirt, an overshirt can completely obscure any exposed breast from view. It is both convenient and, unlike a scarf, will stay put more easily. When shopping, remember that a dressing room can make a nice, quiet, out-of-the-way spot for breastfeeding. This is especially nice when you are still getting used to nursing in public. As you are learning, your stress affects your baby, and successfully getting over the hurdle of breastfeeding in a strange place (however you choose to do it) can lead to future successes. If you know you will need to feed your baby in public, try to bring along a friend. A cooing mom, mother-in-law, or sister makes a great screen, and having the support of a friend can help defray any stress. Stay strong, and stick to your objectives. The more you nurse in public, the easier it will get, which will, ultimately, make every aspect of motherhood easier.
Rachel Barlow is a freelance writer and stay-at-home-mom who is the editor and publisher of The Green Mountain Mamas Gazette (www.greenmountainmamas.com)and its sister publication The Mama's Gazette (www.mamasgazette.com). For parenting tips, recipes, and activity ideas visit www.mamasgazette.com!
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