Ambrosial Maternity

18/11/2022

It’s creeping up on us and I’ll continue to share this yearly.
Mommies, take care of you, the baby, and keep peace within. Allow the help so you can enjoy the holidays just like the rest. Take the time needed to keep you and baby well.

19/11/2021

Just 7 days shy of the start of the busiest time of the year, therefor I must share this. Like I do every year 😊
Whether you (the breastfeeding mommy) are cooking or just attending the festivities, do NOT forget about YOU! Have grace on yourself. Listen to the body’s cues. Prevent those clogged ducts, mastitis and all that comes with missed feedings. Remember to care for you too! And even if you’re not the one breastfeeding, look out for those who are around you. Us mommies appreciate the smallest gestures when it comes to this. It goes a long way! Whatever you can do. Happy holiday season!

30/07/2021

YOU matter too! Still. Forever! No matter how many perfect babies you have. Pour back in to your cup. Be gentle to yourself.
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There are times when I feel like the person I was before becoming a mother is a stranger to me now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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She was different. She was care free. She spent more time with herself. She laughed a little more. She made sure she had fun no matter what. She worried about less. She looked different. She acted different. She held herself differently. She had goals and dreams that she wanted to chase. She was more selfish. But she was free. ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But one day, she disappeared and someone else came in and took her place. ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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She was more disciplined. She was serious. She had more to worry about. She was angry at times. She had people who depended on her. She had to think about her actions and consequences. She didn’t recognize her new body. She pushed those dreams to the side to focus on what was in front of her. She was overwhelmed. She was no longer selfish. But she also no longer felt free.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And there lies one of the hardest issues we as mothers struggle with-⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Losing ourselves.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s so easy to put ourselves on the back burner when we become a parent. We easily forget who we once were, what made us happy, what we wanted in life. We become consumed by our new life that we forget about the one we wanted before becoming mothers.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yes, some things do have to change with motherhood. But not everything. You are still a person. A person with dreams. A person with needs. A person with feelings. A person who matters.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And you deserve to take care of you just as much as you take care of everyone else.⁣ You deserve to be happy, to worry less, and to live the life you want. You still matter mama.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please don’t forget how important you are because at the end of the day, your family needs a happy mom. But most importantly, you need (and deserve) a happy YOU.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Repost

01/05/2021

Our bodies ARE AMAZING!! The transformation this Mama’s milk made to aid in keeping her baby’s body making proper antibodies and building the little immune system is incredible!! This is a perfect visual to help understand what it means when your milk will change and adjust to babies’ needs. Mommy and baby’s bodies communicate and this is just one result of it.
You can go a step further in reading some of the comments on this post to hear from other mommies speak about the noticeable changes their milk went through during a sickness.
Keep feeding your babies when you’re sick!!

A mom from The Official Milky Mama Lactation Facebook Support Group posted this picture recently of her breastmilk!

"My Covid + breastmilk on the right, normal on the left! My Lactation Consultant said it's okay to give! So far baby is good and no symptoms!"

OUR BODIES ARE TRULY AMAZING! 🙌🏽 🙌🏽 🙌🏽

If you haven't already, head on over to Facebook and join The Official Milky Mama Lactation Support Facebook Group!

In this group, our mission is to provide breastfeeding support and information. This group is for you if you are currently breastfeeding, have breastfed in the past, or plan to breastfeed in the future! We welcome all moms with open arms and create an atmosphere of sisterhood, empathy and respect. Come join us!

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26/04/2021

LOVE what our bodies are capable of! We are capable of so much. How amazing it is to grow a human AND nourish them for years!!!

Go beyond the basics of breastfeeding. We've compiled a list of 10 facts you may not have known about the practice of breastfeeding, and the info needs to be out there! Thankfully, breastfeeding is increasingly promoted these days. More and more evidence shows the importance of feeding babies...

23/01/2021

I keep getting a lot of inquires regarding this touchy subject. My best suggestion is to research and discuss with your doctor the best route for you and your baby. This is new still and will continue to be until we obtain adequate data to formulate better information on this matter. Trials have to happen to know and hope to understand each outcome. Hopefully this article will help with any one whom may be in question.

December 14, 2020 - Several countries have recently issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer/BioNtech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. A second mRNA COVID vaccine, manufactured by Moderna, will be reviewed in the coming weeks. Since these two vaccines are similar, the information in this doc...

31/10/2020

🎃 H A P P Y • H A L L O W E E N 🎃

07/10/2020

Thinking of all the mommies this month EXTRA!
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05/10/2020

Hearing about Mommies' birth stories and learning they have PTSD is shattering for me. Please research and know how to help a friend, loved one or even your spouse through this. On average, 9% of women are affected by this and are at higher risk for Postpartum depression. Midwifery Today has a great article on it! *article in comments*
"Labor alone is an incredibly powerful and overwhelming experience. When you add an unexpected situation the drama of birth can become overwhelming."

19/09/2020

Happy Saturday, Mommies!
Few tips to help during a nursing strike. We’re coming in to a busier season where changes happen and with the conjunction of a nursing strike can find you feeling defeated. HANG IN THERE, MAMA! This happens. Be gentle to yourself and have patience. Sending love to all the mommies!

04/08/2020

Getting a clogged duct? KEEP FEEDING OR PUMPING! Love this visual to help remove the clog best.
Be sure to massage the breast to help break up the blockage.
Another trick to try is gravity feeding: hover over your baby on all four while baby lies flat on their back. This allows gravity to help pull the mass out.