All posts tagged: breastfeeding

Nanan

Published by

I breastfed V for exactly two years and I am still breastfeeding LittleMiss C. Both of them refer to breastfeeding, breast and milk (from mommy) as “nanan,” a word we adapted when V was about a week old  which was suggested by Lola Alma. LittleMiss C in her 18 months only had “nanan” in a bottle when I left her in the care of Lola Let and she didn’t liked it at all. Big brother V didn’t see her sister drink from a bottle and for him, babies like her sister only get milk from Mommy’s “nanan”. Last week, V’s exam results and papers are back, his answer to one question on the PSHE subject caught my attention. It made me laugh and really proud. Question: When I was a baby I drink in a  Nanan   I asked him why he didn’t answer baby bottle. He simply replied “Mama, Chloe and I only drink in your nanan. Please tell teacher that I’m correct, I think she doesn’t know that “nanan” is drinking milk from you.” Saddens my heart …

World Breastfeeding Week 2013

Published by

Happy Breastfeeding Week! All milking mama’s Breastfeeding week starts today till August 7. Here in Dubai though we celebrate it in November because the country observes Ramadan this month. LittleMiss turned 13 months and still breastfeeding. I weaned V from the breast weeks before he turned 2 years old, this time though I have no plans of weaning her by that age. I would like to thank my MIL for staying with us when I gave birth and for my husband C for the support and always cheering that we can do it. Thank you also to Breastfeeding Q&A UAE Group for the listening, advise and stories that accompanied me on the wee hours while I feed my baby. Read more abouth this years theme at World Breastfeeding Week Reach out and share your breastfeeding journey Mama’s!

Breastfeeding in Public

Published by

You are sitting in a cafe enjoying a cup of coffee when suddenly you overheard someone asking a mother to breastfeed her child somewhere else because that person thinks its inappropriate and disgusting. What would you do? Sian from our UAE breastfeeding group posted the following videos conducted by abcnews.com on how customers in a cafe reacted to the situation. Breastfeeding an infant in public. Breastfeeding a toddler in public. I am very happy that UAE is a breastfeeding friendly country. I have breastfed Vierte when he was a toddler and now Chloe who is 11 months, in public with and without a cover and I haven’t had a bad experience. Some malls and establishments here have dedicated baby rooms where a mom can breastfeed her baby. On the Breastfeeding Q&A UAE Facebook group, the most common question asked for new expat families is whether they can breastfeed in public. Here’s an excerpt from Sian’s article on breastfeeding in public. The great news is that both Islam and UAE society are in favor of breastfeeding …

Dubai Breastfeeding Group Meet-Up

Published by

Calling all Expectant Mums & Breastfeeding Families BreastFeeding Q&A UAE Group will hold the next meet-up this June 15 (11:00 am – 1:30pm) at Latifa Hospital (formerly known Al Wasl Hospital). A great opportunity for parents to discuss advantages & difficulties on breastfeeding, weaning and to just have fun  with other families More details on the event here.

Breastfeeding Q&A Meet-Up

Published by

Calling all Expectant Mums & Breastfeeding Families BreastFeeding Q&A UAE Group will hold the next meet-up this February 9 (1:00 pm – 3:00pm) at Inspire All Childrens Nursery. A great opportunity for parents to discuss advantages & difficulties on breastfeeding, weaning and to just have fun  with other families. More details on the event here.

MCC Mama & Baby Room

Published by

I’m breast feeding Chloe full time and while I don’t really mind feeding her anywhere it would be nice to know that lactation rooms are available for Mama’s to use when inside a mall. On a recent trip to Mirdiff City Centre (MCC) I discovered a comfortable room  located on the south food court for Mom & Kids to use. Once you get inside the ladies room you will see a Mama & Baby sign press on the button to open the door you will find a spacious room, an advantage for Mom’s with strollers. Inside they have 2 changing area, play area for your toddlers.   3 rooms which opens when you press the button.   I only got to check 2 rooms one of which is a changing and feeding room.   the other room provides a Mom & Baby toilet seat as well as sink.   Also available in the room are bottle heaters and microwave oven. a big THANK YOU to MCC for providing us Mom’s a special room to go …