tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post6952553248689661063..comments2023-10-28T15:34:56.717+08:00Comments on Chronicles of a Nursing Mom: More on Breastfeeding Promotion plus a Guest PostJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18428005226096449722noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-77373582814215947902011-07-24T11:05:33.928+08:002011-07-24T11:05:33.928+08:00Great guest post! sure is easy to fall prey to be...Great guest post! sure is easy to fall prey to being discouraged when other breastfeeding moms seem to be having a rosy time while I felt so lost on breastfeeding.Cym Marzanhttp://twitter.com/ceemeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-37330381924789020102011-07-23T17:33:22.465+08:002011-07-23T17:33:22.465+08:00Hi, Mec. My point is that there is a need to tell ...Hi, Mec. My point is that there is a need to tell would-be-moms that it's ok to struggle, that it does get difficult sometimes, so they'll have more reason to keep on trying when the going gets tough. I think kulang pa tayo on this front. shaps_limnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-80165727787907216582011-07-23T17:24:13.670+08:002011-07-23T17:24:13.670+08:00Nats, you're a big help and influence when it ...Nats, you're a big help and influence when it comes to breastfeeding. Thanks for being one of my strongest supporters/cheerleaders when it comes to breastfeeding MT :) shaps_limnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-88701875871896988362011-07-23T17:17:34.253+08:002011-07-23T17:17:34.253+08:00thanks also for posting, jenny :) i agree there is...thanks also for posting, jenny :) i agree there is a need to carefully balance the need to be realistic and at the same time, encouraging :)Paolo Chikiamcohttp://twitter.com/aniteronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-13498010555403416382011-07-22T18:08:11.215+08:002011-07-22T18:08:11.215+08:00thanks for the guest post shaps!! balancing the ne...thanks for the guest post shaps!! balancing the need to be real and not sugarcoating the hard stuff with the goal of not scaring moms is really difficult and something that counselors need to work on. Jennyhttp://fabnaima.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-68319013170472878262011-07-22T17:52:15.594+08:002011-07-22T17:52:15.594+08:00thanks ichel! a friend is working on a maternity l...thanks ichel! a friend is working on a maternity leave bill and needs suggestions/draft bill. send me one if you have! ;)Jennyhttp://fabnaima.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-84808566646755676682011-07-22T17:37:58.705+08:002011-07-22T17:37:58.705+08:00Jenny: I think these are really good suggestions.
...Jenny: I think these are really good suggestions.<br /><br />Shaps: You've hit on something that my sister asked me ages ago to write a post about - the need to be honest with mothers-to-be about the more difficult side of breastfeeding. I'm trying now to write a blog post about how to strike a balance between being realistic enough to prepare mothers and not so negative as to put them off altogether - when it's up, I'll link to it. <br /><br />Thank you both for these posts!Dr Sarahhttp://www.goodenoughmummy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-3097492883382662312011-07-22T16:49:41.378+08:002011-07-22T16:49:41.378+08:00I really like the idea of having a database of acc...I really like the idea of having a database of accredited breastfeeding professionals, Miss Jen!<br /><br />Shaps dear, thanks for sharing! It's really a good idea to be prepared for the challenges you will encounter when breastfeeding so that you don't easily give up. You're doing great! Can't wait to meet MT again soon. :)Nathalie Velasconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-89024316858284923692011-07-22T10:42:58.729+08:002011-07-22T10:42:58.729+08:00Hey Jenny. I agree with you that the Milk Code ne...Hey Jenny. I agree with you that the Milk Code needs to be implemented strongly. Also, many are interested to breastfeed but find it hard to sustain it. They thought breastfeeding ends along with their maternity leave. Maybe we can come up with literature/ cases study on the best practices on how mothers can sustain breastfeeding! :) That would help others to see how it was done and sustained! Keep up your inititaives! Holler if you need help!Ichel Alignaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121173822049238761.post-77040361595422022822011-07-22T10:30:52.838+08:002011-07-22T10:30:52.838+08:00Uyy... I will check out the one in Fabella :) mayb...Uyy... I will check out the one in Fabella :) maybe my sked can accommodate it!<br /><br />To Shaps... to say breastfeeding is a difficult, painful process would also be painting an unrealistic picture. I think it would be better to say that breastfeeding takes work, it's an art/skill you learn, a relationship you establish, a commitment you make. because for every mom who struggled, there is also that mom who didn't (by virtue of a lack of options, information or what-have-you, they just did it and were basically succesful)Mec Camitan Arevalohttp://www.facebook.com/Mecarevalonoreply@blogger.com