Here at Lola&Lykke we understand that every mum and every baby are different. For some women, breastfeeding can be a beautiful, nurturing, connecting activity. For others, it can trigger a range of negative feelings and emotions. The most important thing is that you choose the feeding option that is right for you and your baby. And if any aspect of breastfeeding is negatively affecting your emotional and mental wellbeing, especially if it impacts on your day to day living for more than two weeks, then it is time to seek support.
Protecting Your Mental Wellbeing While Breastfeeding
However, mental wellness aspects around breastfeeding are not still not discussed enough. It’s not as if we don’t know why women are struggling. There is an absence of professionals to support women, no community to take care of their mental wellbeing, and lack of a culture that understands, values, and protects breastfeeding and breastfeeding mothers whether they are at home, work or out in public.
So we've compiled a comprehensive E-guide on how to protect your mental wellbeing and how to thrive mentally during your breastfeeding journey. The guide is completely free of charge, and available in English, German, and Finnish.
We wish you all the best, and most of all a successful breastfeeding journey based on your wants and decisions.
Kirjoittanut Lola&Lykke Team