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I Changed My Mind About Breastfeeding…Twice
Did you know that even adopting mothers could breastfeed?
Disclaimer: Breatsfeeding can be a polarizing and emotional topic. This story is based on a difficult experience, it is absolutely not medical advice. Supporting and protecting mothers in their post-partum no matter how they prefer to feed their baby is the best way to help. I respect and value all choices, and my story isn’t here to validate or shame readers. If it is hard for you to read about this because this topic is complicated for you, be kind to yourself and feel free to stop reading here.
I gave birth to my second child physiologically. In the following hours, I felt invincible and as self-confident as one can be. 24 hours later, I was feeling like a loser.
Breastfeeding? No Thanks
For my first child, the thought of breastfeeding in public felt impossible to me. A child’s mouth on that part of my body seemed abnormal. I was also scared of being exhausted because my child’s health and satiety would solely rely on me. I still tried just after my child was born, in case it would be a revelation, but I quickly asked for a pill to stop the natural process.
A friend who gave birth to her second child shortly after visited me. Back then, I found it…
