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'Tis the Season
The Nursing Mother's Guide to Surviving the Holidays By Teri Brown
- Explain the benefits of breastfeeding. Tell them that the benefits outweigh any discomfort/inconvenience.
Explain the economic benefits of breastfeeding and the consequences of formula feeding. - Discuss some of the latest research on breastfeeding, explaining the higher IQ scores for breastfed children.
- Explain that the decision to breastfeed is an individual family decision and tell them that you've made the decision that is best for you and your baby.
- Be as discreet as possible, especially in cultures where breasts are viewed as sexual objects.
- Avoid issues where you anticipate disagreement, and don't start a discussion you don't really want to have.
- Be energetic and express happiness in your action.
- Don't complain of discomfort (even if you have any) to people who discourage you from breastfeeding.
Explain the economic benefits of breastfeeding and the consequences of formula feeding. If you have particularly critical relatives, you may want to just avoid them all together. "You may also consider missing a few parties for one holiday season in your life," says Peters. "You have several years ahead of you for partying, but your baby is little only once in your lifetime. Enjoy every moment of this special time with your baby."
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