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    • Breastfeeding and the Sensory World of the Baby - Part I
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    • Milk Flow: It’s at the Heart of Breastfeeding >
      • Fast Flow
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    • When a Baby Refuses to Nurse
    • Helping Babies who Have Down Syndrome Learn to Breastfeed
    • The Role of the IBCLC
  • Low Milk Supply
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    • What We Have Learned From Our Tongue Tied Babies
    • Does It Hurt to Have Ties Released? and Other Frequently Asked Questions
  • Baby's Issues
    • Oral Motor Skills and Breastfeeding >
      • Feed the Baby: When a Baby Needs Extra Help
      • What You Don't Know Could Help You
      • Oral Defensiveness
      • Finding the Help You Need
  • Mother's Issues
    • Breastfeeding Grief >
      • Postpartum Depression – Baby Blues or Something More?
      • Blaze a Trail through Your Tears: When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Go as Planned
    • Mother's Other Issues >
      • Why I Removed My Implants
      • Identifying Food Sensitivities: Messages from Our Bodies
      • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Breastfeeding
      • Angie's Tips for Building Milk Supply
  • Mothers' Quotes
    • Breastfeeding Stories >
      • Caroline's Story
      • Cheryl's Story
      • Jenn's Story
      • Adeline's Story
      • Lisa's Story
      • Naomi's First Story
      • Naomi's Second Story
      • Susan's Story
      • Misty's Story
    • Post Partum Depression
    • Poems by Mothers
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    • Introduction to the MOBI Herbal
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Mothers' Quotes

This section of the MOBI website is dedicated to honoring our mothers' wisdom and experience with their breast feeding experiences.

The grief moms feel can be overwhelming when breastfeeding does not go as planned. Mothers have found it helpful to write poems or the story of their "unplanned" breastfeeding journey. Sharing your emotions with others has often proved to be very helpful in the emotional healing process.
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Breastfeeding Stories

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Several of our MOBI mothers have shared their stories about their breastfeeding journey. Through their stories, moms share their disappointment, but also hope and how MOBI has helped them redefining success. Read more...


Postpartum Depression Quotes

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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...


Poems by Mothers

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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. Here are a few poems written by some of our MOBI mothers. We hope they may provide you with comfort and inspiration. Read more...