The effects of Breastfeeding moms rarely talk about

 No one told me breastfeeding has its ups and downs. Well, everything does, but I never knew breastfeeding was going to have a major effect on my body.



Don't get me wrong,I enjoy breastfeeding my baby, it's a bonding session for us. The euphoria that comes from them starring into your eyes as they feed communicate alot of love and trust, I can get enough of that. However, the joint pains I have experienced since I gave birth and started breastfeeding my baby exclusively is so bad and painful.


I practically live on pain killers. 

Sometimes,it's so severe I can barely walk , sometimes its my fingers and other times it is my shoulder or neck. I consulted Google and guess what there are other moms with similar experience. I look forward to weaning him so I could get some relief.


 Breastfeeding has its benefits also some of which I have experienced, a major one is weight loss, I was able to drop some much weight without hitting the gym, that is really a blessing for me, it is also easily accessible,I can breastfeed anywhere and anytime and the bond we share and built during breastfeeding is so special and unique.

So given the opportunity,I will do this again? definitely, because it's worth it.


Moms, kindly share your breastfeeding experience. Did you experience any effects of breastfeeding, how did cope or deal with it?


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