It's World Breastfeeding Week! GIT Mom teaches “FED IS BEST.” This means that as long as the baby is growing and thriving, the way in which he is being fed (breast or bottle) is irrelevant. It’s a personal choice for each individual mom to make.
We need to start empowering mothers in their feeding choices. Here are a few GIT Mom Tips for friends and family:
GIT Tip #1
Education is Key
Ask your friends and family to educate themselves on the issue of infant feeding before formulating any strict views. The World Health Organization tell us it’s now more important than ever to breastfeed our babies - for their immunity and protection against viruses, colds and cancer. However, bottle-fed babies can thrive too.
GIT Tip #2
Get Support
It all begins with mom’s health! Ask friends and family to look after basic needs for you, such as making sure you are fed and hydrated. You need to be in good physical shape to tend to your newborn. They can also help out with the mundane tasks of laundry, grocery shopping, etc. so you can spend quality time feeding your baby.
GIT Tip #3
Give Support
Most moms need to know that they have someone on their side that will listen to them when they need it the most. It’s a simple solution to a complex problem. Be quiet, and listen up friends!
Everyone has their reasons for choosing how to feed their newborn, and often the best laid plans fall apart for reasons out of our control. At GIT Mom we put the mom’s needs first, because a happy, confident woman will be a much better mother. Breastfeeding is undoubtedly amazing, but the decision is yours. How you feed your baby is no one else’s business! Own it, Mammas!
Love, Eirene
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Do you know someone who could use these #GITMom tips? Please share!
