6 reasons moms should wean before they're really ready

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The article was consulted professionally with Master, Doctor Phan Thi Cam Van - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

1. Pain while breastfeeding

The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be quite challenging, especially if your baby isn't latching on properly. Even trying to find the most comfortable position while breastfeeding can take a long time and add to your discomfort. It is best to seek the advice of a healthcare professional for help.
Newborns often have a need to feed around the clock, but the frequency of requests will decrease as the baby gets older. At this point, it is important to be very patient so that you can gradually adapt to the way your baby breastfeeds.

2. Feeling bound by breastfeeding

It is a fact that you will not be able to return to the life before becoming a real mother, whether you are breastfeeding or not. Yes, raising a child is a commitment and you may feel trapped by the constant demands of your baby. This can be especially difficult if you're on the go and are in control of every aspect of your life.

However, you should see breastfeeding as a rare opportunity to take time to rest and bond with your baby. Breastfeeding usually only lasts for a limited amount of time, so it's really appreciated to go through this meaningful experience with your baby.

3. Pressure from your “other half”

It's completely normal for your husband to feel neglected while you're breastfeeding. You should share childcare with your "other half" by encouraging him to support bottle-feeding and spend more time being close to him. In addition, you should also discuss more with your partner about breastfeeding and listen to his opinions.
You should explain to him the benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding will provide more essential nutrients for your baby than using formula.

4. You go to work and don't have your own space to express milk

When working mothers will be forced to cut their workload. Some workplaces are often shared spaces and privacy is difficult. If you are going to work while breastfeeding, you can express milk at the toilet for privacy.
Alternatively, you can also consider breastfeeding only in the morning and evening so that your body gradually adapts to this schedule.

5. Breastfeeding at your own discretion

You should not put too much emphasis on breastfeeding time and weaning time. Every mother has a different way of raising children. Breastfeeding is necessary if neither mother nor baby wants to wean. Even after a baby is one year old, breastfeeding can continue to provide all the nutrients essential for a baby's overall development.

6. Breastfeeding is an effective way to soothe babies

Today, the formula-fed generation often doesn't appreciate breastfeeding. They don't seem to know all the amazing health benefits that breast milk brings.
Researchers have shown that breast milk not only helps strengthen a child's immune system, but also fosters independence and self-confidence. Breast milk is especially important for toddlers. All toddlers need some degree of clinging. Breastfeeding is a wonderful source of energy providing comfort and reassurance for a baby's development into another important stage.

Besides, parents also need to supplement their children with essential micro-minerals such as zinc, lysine, chromium, selenium, vitamin B1, ... to fully meet the nutritional needs of children. The addition of these essential vitamins also supports digestion, enhances nutrient absorption, improves anorexia, and helps children eat well. Parents can simultaneously apply dietary supplements and functional foods derived from nature for easy absorption. The most important thing is that improving your baby's symptoms often takes a long time. Combining many types of functional foods at the same time or changing many types in a short time can make the baby's digestive system unable to adapt and completely not good. Therefore, parents must be really patient with their children and regularly visit the website vimec.com to update useful baby care information.

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