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Breastfeeding Sofia

When I was pregnant, I was already determined to breastfeed my daughter though we were open to take FM just in case. I was so positive about breastfeeding just as how positive I was to deliver normally. Everyday I pray for milk and normal delivery and God did not fail to bless us so. I was open with my OB that I want to breastfeed and she was supportive about it. She gave me malunggay caps when Sofia was 37 weeks in my tummy and I continue to take twice a day until now though I think still my determination to provide Sofia with exclusive breastmilk was still the main reason why I still have the abundance of milk. It wasn’t an easy journey. I had some frustrations as early as Sofia came out from my tummy. First, I asked my OB if my husband can be inside the DR when I deliver but the hospital prohibits from doing so. I wanted my husband to look after my daughter as soon as she comes out and not take his eyes off her. Second, I wanted local anesthesia only to feel the pain (Yes, tapa