August is National Breastfeeding Month. It’s a great time to increase your awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding. As a new mother, you may wonder throughout your pregnancy if you want to bottle-feed or breastfeed your baby. You may still be on the fence when it comes to making the decision. Speaking to Dr. Ahmadinia of OBGYN High Desert could change your mind entirely and help sway your decision to breastfeed your first baby and subsequent babies.
Ways That You Can Observe National Breastfeeding Month
There are many ways you can observe National Breastfeeding Month. In fact, one of the easiest is by opening up to the possibility to breastfeed your own children. Another is helping women who are interested in breastfeeding find the right resources so they become informed of its benefits, too. It could be something as small as referring them to your OBGYN for nutritional advice or sharing a link of an article you found online with them on social media.
Whatever you choose to do, know that August doesn’t need to be the end of your efforts. You can remain a breastfeeding advocate year-round. In fact, you may even be called to help organize events next year in time for National Breastfeeding Month.
Ask Questions and Discuss Your Concerns with Dr. Ahmadinia
Set up a time during your pregnancy to discuss breastfeeding with OBGYN Dr. Ahmadinia. He’ll be able to answer any questions you have, give you pointers that make the process easier for you, and ensure that you’re getting adequate nutrition so you can fully nourish your newborn’s growing body. Scheduling an appointment with the doctor helps you better understand the impact of the foods that you eat and how they relate to your baby even after you’ve given birth.
