"Throughout all of this, there weren’t support groups for me, lactation consultants readily available, or any sort of positive messaging to my demographic that would help me better understand the benefits of breastfeeding. Even when I needed an actual pump, I looked at the cost and could not afford one. But throughout my pregnancy, I acquired an amazing social worker and advocate who did what she could for me, because she believed I could be an awesome mother. This meant connecting me with resources, supporting my needs, and believing in me and my parenting choices every single day. Not everyone has this type of support; I was unfairly lucky. I recognize how privileged I was to have access to these resources because of the town I lived in, the connections I made, and the people who wanted to help me. While I’m grateful, my biggest motivation is to ensure that every young mom has the respect and support she needs to make her own decision to breastfeed or not, without having to weigh in the negativity of others."
Posted on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:43:01 +0000
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