Cindy - Breastfeeding Journal

Another Great Testimonial from A Breastfeeding Mommy: Cindy :)

Hi, I am Cindy and I managed to breastfeed my eldest daughter Annabelle for 2 years and 8 months. I would say that to breastfeed a baby is not an easy task for me but I was able to do it successfully with the help from wonderful people out there.


I recalled 3 years back when I first delivered my first daughter; I made a phone call to Dr. Jamie from MMPS. Even though we haven’t met before and just spoke a few times on the phone but she came to the hospital immediately just to show me the right way for the baby to latch on and give me some advice. She also told me it’s very convenient to find a baby room in the major shopping complexes. On the other hand, Dr. Balkees helped me out with consultation and unclog the milk duct that is stuck when I have nursing difficulties.

Last but not least, I want to say thank you to Baby Paradise for making all this miracle happened. It was Su Li who introduced and borrowed me a breast-pump - Spectra 3. At the beginning, my milk supply was not sufficient to feed my baby during my confinement month. Su Li gave me this breast pump as a trial before I even purchased anything from her. I then tried out the Milkmaid Tea and it improved the breast-milk volume tremendously.

Making my breastfeeding journey more challenging, I was working in Perak and my family is Penang thus I was feeling lost and wonder how could I possibly fulfil my dream of fully breastfeeding my little baby. I was feeling frustrated and Su Li encouraged me to take a half year leave until the baby can eat solid food and also I will not be so stress out. I listened to her suggestion and took half year off with unpaid leaves, this decision has made my breastfeeding journey a lot smoother and at ease.

Breastfeeding journey comes with joy and also hard work. Although it does not come naturally for me and I was once doubtful, however the motto “Seek and you shall find; Ask and you shall be given” is true. I ask the right person and seek help from people with experiences e.g. Baby Paradise and the mother supporting group and it helped me to succeed. I believe all of us as mommies can give our baby the greatest gift of all - mother’s milk that no other formula can ever replace. As you watch your children growing up healthily and bonding with you, you will surely know that you have made the right decision.

14.4.2012