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Breastfeeding stories: Vini Ann Omarrementeria Elumba

Vini Ann Omarrementeria Elumba Banker     I decided to breastfeed my second-born after having difficulty with milk allergies with my firstborn. On the first night that Eli was home from the hospital, I noticed that he had fever. The pediatrician said, maybe he was dehydrated since he doesn’t drink milk a lot, because he immediately sleeps after just a few sucks.  He was a lazy sucker. So instead of following what was taught, of waiting for a few months until I can pump, I immediately started pumping. While trying to build my supply, my friend from Manila sent me her extra stash via plane for me to use for the time being. Since I wanted to breastfeed him and...

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Breastfeeding stories: Liane Gabrielle T. Russel

Liane Gabrielle T. Russel Marketing assistant at BDO Unibank Inc.     I know for a fact that breast milk is healthier compared to formula milk due to its high content of nutrients. As a first time mom, I always want what is best for my baby and that is the primary reason why I am breastfeeding. I’m exclusively breastfeeding for almost four months now and I never thought I would make it this far.  Thanks to my very optimistic mentality on breastfeeding. Like what most researchers say, if you always psychologically think that you have more or enough milk to produce, it will also affect your output. Aside from that, you also need to take good care of yourself....

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Breastfeeding stories: Kathreen Aquiapao

Kathreen Aquiapao Nurse/Stay-at-Home Mom     Having known about the benefits of breastfeeding, I have really made it a goal to purely breastfeed until Gia weans. But breastfeeding, as they say, is not always easy. I started with cracked, bleeding nipples because of poor latch. I was also not sure whether I was producing enough milk to meet my baby's needs. Further, my baby has developed jaundice, adding up to the frustrations I have already been experiencing. I was about to give up until a good friend introduced me to a Lactation Group in Baguio. I had lactation counselling and massage. Imagine the joy I had when I saw my milk dripping from my breast. I thought I didn't have...

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Breastfeeding stories: Alex Panara

Alex Panara Team Lead of Lexmark Philippines     I decided to breastfeed because of the many benefits of breast milk, especially protection from various illnesses and the irreplaceable and unique bond it gives me and my baby.  However, there were breastfeeding struggles: Full-time job – I tried to maximize the lactation breaks provided by the law. We unli-latched when with High-lipase milk (expressed milk when stored changes flavor and smell) - It was no big deal for my baby. I am very thankful that she drank my stored milk without Perceived low milk supply – I accepted the fact that I am a “just enougher” and stopped comparing my pump output to others posted in social media. I produced...

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Breastfeeding stories: Jiarella Unlayao

Jiarella Unlayao Civil Servant   At first, it was just a normal thing for me to do: to breastfeed him. It was posted on every wall in the hospital anyway. But as days went by, I began to see the benefits: my son’s great immune system, for one. And what I like most is that it became our bonding. Whenever I breastfed, I felt so close to him and I just knew that he felt the same. I was able to breastfeed him for almost two years but I think he never fully weaned because he still wants to hold my breasts before going to sleep.  I had mastitis three weeks post-partum. I had a high fever and they thought...

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