Breastfeeding results from a reproductive health continuum for the mother to the child with no beginning or end, from generation to generation. When a practice is disrupted, it must be restored. However, restoration of the breastfeeding culture demands more resources and mobilization.
In conjunction with the Olympics next August, WBW 2008 calls for greater support for mothers in achieving the gold standard of infant feeding: breastfeeding exclusively for six months, and providing appropriate complementary foods with continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond.
As every country sends its best athletes to compete at these global games, it is important to remind ourselves that, in a similar fashion, a healthy young athlete can only emerge from a healthy start on life. There is no question that optimal infant and young child feeding is essential for optimal growth and development.
Supporting Mother = Supporting Her to Provide the Golden Start For Every Child!
I had such difficulty nursing my 1st son that I was really determined to be successful at it with Diggs. The first couple of weeks were absolutely horrifying-ly painful for me, but we managed to work past it and I'm happy to say that as each month passes I challenge myself to go for the next month.
I couldn't have done it without the loving support of my husband and parents who fed and watched the baby while I pumped to build supply, to my 1st baby Mig for being so patient while a lot of our mommy time had been over consumed by the early weeks of endless feedings of the baby, and the advice and encouragement of "been there done that" moms gave me just the words I needed to get me through the "rough patch".
I'm still taking it one day at a time, especially as I approach the end of my maternity leave, but will continue to go for the GOLD and try my best to just be the best mom that I can be in all aspects of motherhood.
A happy mommy = a happy baby
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