World Breastfeeding Week is every August 1-7. This year the theme that was chosen is about support for the breastfeeding mother. This is something that the vast majority of people don't really realize the value of, be it mother-to-mother groups like La Leche League, that casual conversation with a friend, a pediatrician who knows how to fully support a mother who is breastfeeding or the ever important love and support you get from your partner and family.
I can't begin to tell you how breastfeeding support changed how I breastfed. I probably would have stopped numerous times if not for the information, the love and simple words from those around me. A great support system is very important. But I challenge you this week to think about the other support that is often not there, what is missing or dysfunctional. Do you have adequate support from your employer? Do the child care situation you use make you feel second class for bringing in breast milk? While some have great situations here, others do not. And let's not even get started on how abysmal maternity and paternity leave are - if anyone really has any.
Who has been your biggest supporter? Be sure to give them a shout out here and in person!
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World Breastfeeding Week 2013 originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, August 1st, 2013 at 08:52:12.
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