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Valleri Okos <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 8 Nov 1995 00:44:10 -0800
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>Primitive perfect milk.   Every child's   right to  mothers milk .

 Primitive perfect milk. Emotional, phycological , cranial ,   sexual
growth  are the basic right ofthe baby human . Primitive perfect milk .

Your body and mind will tell you all . First thoughts are the best . Second
guessing yourself will only  stress you and your baby . Trust yourself .
Ask yourself .  Listen   .

 4 out of 5 women stop breatfeeding at 8 weeks ------  Just the moment
things are going to get better you quit .Don't give up .  Life is like that
. Don't miss the joy of a content no bottle baby .  No  BOTTLES --- THINK
ABOUT IT .  Just the time you will save in preparing formula and bottles
will be worth the effort .

You the human food processor. Like any piece of equipment you must fuel it
well then maintain it for the best performance .  Treat yourself. An
occasional natural beer or wine with food absolutely allowed . Excesses in
anything are bad . You already know that .  If you are a cafe nut , a
nourishing and tasting Cafe Latte can be made with a chicory or barley
substitute like Inca or Ricory and warm milk.

Eat Sleep Play  the rest doesn't matter .

Sexual inhibitions or past abuse can be untangled and  healed  nurturing a
newborn.Trust it will. Use this opportunity to heal yourself. Posture
problems can be unkinked .  Almost impossible to abuse a breastfed baby .
Medical problems are medical problems   but the percentages are low and
there are experts to assist.  You are meant to breast feed .

The wrath of God does not descend if the dishes are not done !!

All attention is on your baby not your house . If the mess bothers someone
tell them to clean it .  Smile . Look at those milk fed cheeks . You just
want to eat them  kiss them cuddle them .

Make the connection between your bodies as quickly as possible .

 THROW OUT THE NURSING BRA  . OR ANY OTHER BINDING GADGETS .

 Layer your clothes . A short  cotton tank tap allows fast  access . Just
lift it up .  A button up shirt  over the tank . If you are cold add a
button up vest, sweater  or jacket . Presto breastfeeding elegance .

 In no time you'll become an expert in exiting only the nipple into a
hungry mouth .Nursing without the embarrasing rigormoal  .  Practise
nursing sitting on the foor, and standing up . As soon as  you need to
leeeeve the house go to a park or mall they all have benches . If someone
is uptight about you nursing in public it is their problem not yours.
Ignore them they are stupid.  Talk to your baby.

Laugh sing touch smile .  Teach your child  happy sounds . Relax Cry if you
need to.

Say the words  "Relax Milk Flow " Smile , cuddle that georgeous body.  It
is only yours for such a short time . These precious moments build a
relationship so deeply moving so utterly loving so satisfying.

Don't think about it just do it. Breastfeeding is not an anomoly to your
its a normal part of it .  If the baby cries a little that's good , they
are alive . Screaming is different you will automatically know the
difference. Let down will happen naturally with their sucking motion ,
cooing , proximity and  desire.

Learn to communicate  your happy thoughts to your baby The first words you
teach them should be laughing giggling  . Smile it relieves the tension .
Sing-  they don't care if you can carry a tune. You are madonna to them
whatever.  Thank yourself for the miracle of birth . You did it you should
be proud. Touch cuddle fondle your baby All the gadgets or toys in the
world cannot replace that .

Listen first to yourself ,  to your body.  If it says stop . Then stop ..
If you need something to drink you'll be amazed at how ambidexturous you
can be  .

 A hunch will tell you the baby has GAS . Trust yourself . Delatch , baby
over shoulder ,  burp and back again . Sometimes just the simple change in
position remedies Gas can cause unnaturally forceful sucking . If it
huuurts . STop , Burp .  You can't go wrong ..

Everyone will have advise for you . Accept only what you have already
discovered or felt for yourself . Putting problems  in your head from
others will only confuse you only stress you out . Ignore them . Listen to
you .

Take your baby to bed with you.  Cuddle their little bodies attempt as much
skin contact as possible. A mattress on the floor for baby and mama a
universal solutions for relaxed nights. ------- SLEEP .  Baby becomes a
person becomes real to you when to feel their skin closest to you , Dont
worry about crushing them .  They are used to being in you  and know how to
kick  if they are uncomfortable.

A LaLeche League meeting with dozens of mothers and babies . What do you
hear.  What do you see.  Contentment ....  Says it all .

vokos
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