Joyce Asabor - Tips For Breastfeeding In Public

Joyce Asabor - Tips For Breastfeeding In Public

Joyce Asabor is a licensed breastfeeding instructor with specialization in coaching breast feeding moms along with public and community health issues in general. She is the Head of the Women's Ministry, LADIES and a Co-Pastor of a Ministry (Church). She possesses over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, and has been assisting mothers with a number of breastfeeding issues and providing them with expert advice.

Breastfeeding an infant exclusively for six months according to WHO has many health benefits and a baby can be breast fed for up to two years. Colostrum, the yellowish sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy is a great source of nutrition for the new born and also helps with immunity. Breast milk contains an appropriate balance of nutrients to help your child grow into a healthy and strong toddler. Some of the nutrients in the milk also assists in protecting your infant against common childhood infections as well as illnesses. It has also been reported as helping in fighting many serious diseases. Some mothers might feel uncomfortable while feeding their infants in public, but there is nothing wrong with it, as you are only breastfeeding your child. Joyce Asabor gives some tips for mothers who find it difficult to breastfeed their child in public. Some of the tips are as follows:

Use a special breastfeeding blanket covering your shoulders, giving adequate room for baby to breath.

Special breastfeeding bras are easily accessible in stores and are very easy to use.

Mothers should wear clothes that enable easy access to their breasts like button down tops. Slip into a dressing room or a woman’s lounge to breastfeed facing away from public view.

Breastfeed your child in a sling, as slings or other soft baby carriers are extremely helpful for traveling. It makes easier to keep your baby close to you and comforted, as well.

Sit in a booth or face the wall at a restaurant. Women can practice breastfeeding at home in order to ensure sensitivity to others around who may be uncomfortable.

Joyce Asabor explains that it is advisable to breastfeed your baby prior to embarking on a long trip. Babies who are breastfed could get fussy and difficult, so planning ahead helps minimize all the hassle. When you get to your destination, find a suitable place where you can breastfeed comfortably. She explained that it is legal to breast feed in public or private places in the United States. If someone criticizes a woman while breastfeeding in a public area she is authorized to be, that would be in violation of her civil rights.

Joyce, believes that it is essential to meet your baby's needs especially when you are exclusively breest feeding. Since it is not possible to stay home all the time, a woman should feel free to feed her baby while she is out. Breastfeeding is the physiologic, natural way of feeding infants if you choose to. There is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about.

Joyce Asabor also educates mothers about an array of benefits of pumping breast milk or breastfeeding for their babies. She works with women and their babies on breastfeeding positions and appropriate latching on techniques.

To learn more about breast feeding and the law visit La Leche League website. La Leche League International (LLI) is a not for profit organization and offers very useful tips and advice. LLI is an international organization that was founded in the year 1956 in Franklin Park, Illinois, and has existence in 68 countries.

By Joyce N Asabor CLC

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