By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: The Breastfeeding Experience I Imagined vs. The Reality I Lived Before my baby was born, I had a very specific image in my mind of what breastfeeding would look like. I imagined quiet moments with my baby in my arms. I imagined feeling confident from … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: The Lessons I Never Expected to Learn Before becoming a mother, I thought breastfeeding was simply about feeding my baby. I imagined it as a basic part of caring for my child. My body would provide nourishment, my baby would eat, and somehow everything would … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist The Moment I Thought I Could Not Continue Before becoming a mother, I always imagined breastfeeding as one of the most beautiful parts of the journey. I pictured holding my baby close, feeling calm and connected, and naturally knowing exactly what to do. I believed that … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: Nobody Prepared Me for How Hard the Beginning Would Be Before my baby was born, I spent months preparing for motherhood. I read books, watched videos, attended prenatal appointments, and listened carefully to advice from experienced mothers. I knew that having a newborn would be … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: The Breastfeeding Journey I Never Expected Before becoming a mother, I believed breastfeeding would be one of the most natural parts of caring for a baby. I knew it might take a few days to adjust, but I assumed that once my baby arrived, everything … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist When Breastfeeding Became the Hardest Part of Motherhood Before my baby was born, I imagined breastfeeding would be one of the most beautiful and natural parts of becoming a mother. I pictured quiet moments of bonding, a peaceful baby, and a feeding experience that would gradually … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist The Truth About Baby Wake Windows and Better Daytime Naps Before my baby was born, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what breastfeeding would be like. I had read articles, watched videos, listened to other mothers, and attended prenatal appointments where breastfeeding was … Ler mais
