Thursday, November 3, 2011

10 Tips Comfortable Breastfeeding in Public Places


Eny Kartikawati - wolipop


Mothers who are in a phase of breastfeeding should not feel constrained to be always be home. Of course, nursing mothers are also still able to indulge like other mothers.

The problem is, not all places can be a comfortable area for nursing mothers. Not all mothers also feel comfortable breastfeeding in public places.

The following tips can help you to stay can give your baby breast milk wherever you are, as quoted by Today's Parent:

1. Remember, breastfeeding is Your Right
Breastfeeding in public
places is not something that is illegal, but a very natural thing. You provide the best nutrition for infants and as the co-benefits, you are indirectly giving lessons to others, both men and women who happened to see you, about how important breastfeeding.

Commission on Human Rights in Ontario, Canada states, "No one can forbid you give milk to your baby just because Aada are in public places. They should never ask you to" cover it up ", disturb you, or tell you to move to a more is closed. "

2. Exercise at Home Page
If you feel uncomfortable breastfeeding in public, practice in front of the mirror can build confidence you need. Babies who are breast-feeding cover most of your breasts, so no need to worry. You also can experiment with clothes feeding different convenience to you and your baby.

3. Pick Clothes That Make You Comfortable
You can make or buy special clothing nursing mothers that can be opened in a particular part to ease the process of breastfeeding. Alternatively, you can wear clothes that are a bit loose so you can easily open in part to the process of breastfeeding. Buttoned shirt can also be your choice because it can easily let go of a few buttons only. You also can use the jacket, pashmina or cardigan to cover part of the body that you feel uncomfortable if noticeable.

4. Use the Carrier or Extra Cover
With practice, you can breastfeed your baby you use different types of baby carriers and extra cover on it. You can even breastfeed while walking. If you open the clothes from the bottom to ease the process of breastfeeding, maybe you could use a tank top to cover the abdomen.

5. Choose a Simple and Comfortable Bra
Many women prefer to wear a sports-bra bra than other types because it is more simple and convenient, especially for nursing. If you use a special bra to breastfeed, you can practice at home to open and close it with one hand so that you are accustomed to do so easily.

6. Choose a Comfortable Place For You
There are two things that became an ideal place for your condition, ie the place where you can sit comfortably and supports your back, and rather closed. Inside the restaurant, you might be able to choose a seat that is somewhat "hidden", or if you're in a mall or other shopping centers you can choose to breastfeed in the space available.

If the above options are not available, do not worry. Look for a place large enough and can make you uncomfortable to put your stuff. Do not be too concerned about the opinions of others who see you breastfeed in public, it is better to do than go for a walk while carrying a baby who cried constantly.

7. You Can Turn Agency
When the baby is look for a comfortable position to breastfeed, when your breasts is usually by accident seen in public. Suppose you're sitting at your desk and the restaurant is located near the wall, you can turn around facing the wall when your baby is trying to find a comfortable position to breastfeed. Then when the baby was found comfortable position, you can sit back as usual.

8. Use a Nursing Cover / Breastfeeding Apron
Since in recent years, increasingly nursing apron trend among mothers. The form was so chic is not only convenient but also still look beautiful when used. How to use it too easy, just kalungkan nursing apron to the neck, and put the child to the feeding position. With the apron breastfeeding, breastfed babies can drink anytime and anywhere.

9. Smile!
If you see any other people who glance at you when you are breastfeeding in public, smile to them. You are well aware that you are doing something very natural and very important as a mother. Your smile can improve self-confidence and make others feel comfortable with your situation.

10. Prepare Your Best Response
If the thing you fear happens, ie, you get complaints from people around you, prepare your responses in advance. Of course any time you get annoyed with strangers, and you just want to go from that place, but know that you do not is something wrong, but is very good and natural, so do not be ashamed to do it in place the public.

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