Keeping your breastfeeding journey on track during the festive season BY HARRIET BLANNIN–FERGUSON, MIDWIFE, CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH GRADUATE challenging if you have a young baby. If you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of packing and traveling, it’s absolutely reasonable to consider staying home. You can express your concerns to friends and family and suggest joining them virtually, especially in cases where there are strained relationships or health issues. You shouldn’t feel guilty about prioritising your family’s wellbeing.
Did you know the incidence of breastfeeding issues increase during the holiday and festive seasons? This busy time of the year can be incredibly hectic, especially for new parents who are breastfeeding a young baby. In many households, the breastfeeding parent often takes on the responsibility of planning gifts, meals, and travel to see family and
friends, which can lead to disruptions in breastfeeding and pumping routines. In this article, we’ll explore some valuable tips and insights to help you navigate the holiday season while prioritising your baby’s needs and maintaining your breastfeeding relationship and milk production. TRAVEL Traveling during the holidays can be a
MAINTAIN YOUR BREASTFEEDING OR PUMPING ROUTINE The key to ensuring adequate milk production is consistent milk removal. Try to stick to your baby’s usual feeding rhythms and be attentive to their feeding cues. Hot weather means babies feed more frequently. Breastmilk is not only food, but water too. It nourishes your baby but also provides crucial immune protection during a season when they may encounter more people
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