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

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 woman’s lounge to

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.

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

countries.

By Joyce N Asabor CLC