Rhacielle Cristina Magno-Cruz Obstetrician and Gynecologist When I had my first baby in 2020, I had little milk supply. The stress brought about by the pandemic further decreased my already little milk. It was so frustrating for me. So when I delivered again this 2022, I was determined to exclusively breastfeed my second baby. Unfortunately, he was admitted to the NICU immediately after delivery and was not allowed to latch. I was afraid that for the second time, I might not be able to breastfeed effectively again. When the lactation nurse came to me, I did not have milk yet. I performed lactation massage in the room in between my visits to my baby. And as soon...
Aimee Marie N. Nuñez-Regala Pediatrician Breastfeeding Advocate Certified w/ Lactation Management Training It took us fifteen years, three IUIs, five IVFs, twelve LITs, a hysterosalpingogram, monthly IVIG & intralipid, and an angel baby before we were blessed with our two miracle rainbow babies. We even tried it in another country but my husband was rushed to the ICU ER for his heart so we had to fly home. It was a no-brainer to breastfeed. I'd give my life for them, and breast milk is the purest form of love. The emotional connection is unlike any other. I breastfed our first for two and a half years and only weaned because our IVF doctor asked us to,...
Ariane Dyne M. Payapaya Entrepreneur Breastfeeding has ONLY been my choice from the get-go. It is safe, convenient and NUTRITIOUS. Good thing, I have enough supply of milk since Day 1. Though breastfeeding seemed to be the most ideal way to feed my daughter, it wasn't the easiest either. A few days after she turned one year old, I experienced TERRIBLE NERVE PAIN on my right breast. It could be natural or it could be from the e-pump I used for the first time. I immediately consulted my OB and a Breastfeeding Consultant and they advised me to take some pain reliever and supplement because they couldn't find any problem since the ultrasound result was fine. I didn’t...
Lovelinne Veronica R. Ramos
Nurse
I only want the best for my baby.
Giving literally everything I have for her.
I am a working mom, a nurse in a tertiary level hospital. So there are a lot of challenges.
It’s tiring, painful at times.
But the most challenging was when I got tested positive of Covid-19.
I decided and insisted to bring my baby along with me in the quarantine facility so I could continue to breastfeed her.
Direct latching on me would help her boost her immune system and get all the antibodies she needs.
My breast milk is made for her needs. It saved her from Covid19.
Mary Adrianne Ros Registered Nurse It was frustrating to know that my body is attacking my own baby, and so we lost two angels before Arya. Yes, she is our rainbow baby. I always envy those with smooth pregnancy. Mine was a weekly battle until finally, God allowed me to deliver a healthy baby! I thought the struggle was over. A few days after giving birth, she kept on losing weight and I felt I was not feeding her enough. And so I tried formula milk. However, we then discovered she had a cow's milk allergy. I pursued breastfeeding even more, since the only way to nourish her is through my milk. I did everything from lactation massage, drinks,...