Mother's Issues
The women who find MOBI Motherhood are a rare breed, indeed. It shows in their dedication, persistence, and drive to find a solution that works for their babies and their families. It shows in their intelligent pursuit of knowledge and new ideas that may work for their special situations, in their compassion for others who are going through feeding difficulties, in their grief for their own losses, for the loss of that easy, perfect nursing relationship that is unobtainable for many of us at MOBI.
They are to be commended for their successes, hugged for their heartaches, and respected for the courageous way that they have met their own, personal challenges head-on, devising their own solutions and walking down their own special paths. I count every one of the women of MOBI as being successful in their pursuits - although the outcomes may be far different than the idealized picture of an easy nursing relationship that we may have had before or shortly after the birth of our first child. |
Breastfeeding Grief
Many mothers plan on breastfeeding before their baby is born. They attend classes, seek out lactation consultants, and read myriad articles and books. They have prepared for how best to feed their baby and have expectations of how feeding will evolve immediately after birth. When breastfeeding does not go as planned, moms might feel distraught and disillusioned.
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Postpartum Depression - Baby Blues or Something More?
Depression after childbirth is not uncommon. Many mothers at MOBI have endured extraordinary stress and are at high risk for depression. This article talks about postpartum depression, including symptoms, risk factors, coping suggestions, and treatment options. Read more...
Mothers' Messages: Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a serious issue for mothers to be aware of after birth. Mothers with extreme breastfeeding issues are at increased risk for mood swings or depression. PPD is therefore often discussed on the MOBI forum, where we urge mothers to seek medical help and therapy as soon as possible. Many of our mothers have had experience with different medications and therapies. Read more...
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Blaze a Trail Through Your Tears when Breastfeeding doesn't Go as Planned
A common theme among MOBI moms facing special breastfeeding challenges is lost expectations, the mourning of that which never came to pass. During your pregnancy, you probably envisioned a certain type of breastfeeding relationship. If things did not go as you hoped, you might feel distraught and disillusioned. Read more...
Poems by Mothers
Some mothers have found writing poems to be a helpful way to express their emotions and feelings of grief. Sometimes, just reading a beautiful poem can also bring comfort. Read more...
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Mother's Other Issues
For some women, understanding the probable cause of their low milk supply has a profound impact on dealing with their breastfeeding grief and on working to either build or maintain their current supply. Below are several potential situations in which mothers have struggled with low supply and what mothers have done in these situations to build or maintain their supply.
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Identifying Food Sensitivities Messages from our Bodies
Just as a baby sends subtle signals of distress well before crying, our bodies also send subtle signals about food intolerances. We don't need to wait until our body is crying with upset to know there is a problem with some of the foods we are eating. Read more...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Breastfeeding
For many women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fertility issues may have been a real problem. It can then seem that to then be faced with further difficulties when trying to breastfeed is even more unfair. Read more...
Living with Chronic Low Milk Supply: A Basic Guide
Many mothers experience episodes of low milk supply. This is not uncommon and can usually be resolved by standard methods such as correcting the latch, nursing more frequently or for longer periods of time, and with additional pumping. Read more...
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Angie's Tips for Building Milk Supply
Over the years Angie, a MOBI volunteer, has developed a list of tips, based on her experience and that of other MOBI moms on MOBI Groups. This post is an often requested post on MOBI Groups. Read more...
Milk Flow: It's at the Heart of Breastfeeding
This article contains information crucial to all breastfeeding mothers. It includes ways to “watch the baby” that you may not have heard before. I foresee this information helping you to enjoy, marvel at, and respect your special little person even more. Read more...
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