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Joyce Asabor - Tips For
Breastfeeding In Public
Joyce Asabor is a licensed breastfeeding instructor with
specialization in coaching breast feeding moms along with public
and community health issues in general. She is the Head of the
Women's Ministry, LADIES and a Co-Pastor of a Ministry (Church).
She possesses over a decade of experience as a registered nurse,
and has been assisting mothers with a number of breastfeeding
issues and providing them with expert advice.
Breastfeeding an infant exclusively for six months according to
WHO has many health benefits and a baby can be breast fed for up to
two years. Colostrum, the yellowish sticky breast milk produced at
the end of pregnancy is great source of nutrition for the new born
and also helps with immunity. Breast milk contains an
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appropriate balance of nutrients to help your child grow into a
healthy and strong toddler. Some of the nutrients in the milk also
assists in protecting your infant against common childhood
infections as well as illnesses. It has also been reported as
helping in fighting many serious diseases. Some mothers might feel
uncomfortable while feeding their infants in public, but there is
nothing wrong with it, as you are
only breastfeeding your child. Joyce Asabor gives some tips for
mothers who find it difficult to breastfeed their child in public.
Some of the tips are as follows:
Use a special breastfeeding blanket covering your shoulders,
giving adequate room for baby to breath
Special breastfeeding bras are easily accessible in stores and
are very easy to use
Mothers should wear clothes that enable easy access to their
breasts like button down tops.
Slip into a dressing room or a womans lounge to
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breastfeed facing away from public view Breastfeed your child in
a sling, as slings or other
soft baby carriers are extremely helpful for traveling. It makes
easier to keep your baby close to you and comforted, as well.
Sit in a booth or face the wall at a restaurant Women can
practice breastfeeding at home in
order to ensure sensitivity to others around who may be
uncomfortable.
Joyce Asabor explains that it advisable to breastfeed your baby
prior to embarking on a long trip. Babies who are breastfed could
get fussy and difficult, so planning ahead helps minimize all the
hassle. When you get to your destination, find a suitable place
where you can breastfeed comfortably. She explained that it is
legal to breast feed in public or private places in the United
States. if someone criticizes a woman while breastfeeding in a
public area she is authorized to be, that would be in violation of
her civil rights.
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Joyce, believes that it is essential to meet your baby's needs
especially when you are exclusively breest feeding. Since it is not
possible to stay home all the time, a woman should feel free to
feed her baby while she is out. Breastfeeding is the physiologic,
natural way of feeding infants if you choose to. There is nothing
to be ashamed or embarrassed about.
Joyce Asabor also educates mothers about an array of benefits of
pumping breast milk or breastfeeding for their babies. She works
with women and their babies on breastfeeding positions and
appropriate latching on techniques
To learn more about breast feeding and the law visit La Leche
League website. La Leche League International (LLI) is a non for
profit organization and offers very useful tips and advice. LLI is
an international organization that was founded in the year 1956 in
Franklin Park, Illinois, and has existence in 68
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countries.
By Joyce N Asabor CLC
