Are you a Happy Human Pacifier? admin 9 years ago When did you breastfeed your child(ren)? Still planning to Still breastfeeding Breastfed in the past What was the the duration of your nursing relationship? If different for each child, you are welcome to tick each answer that applies. 1 to 3 days 3 to 14 days 14 to 31 days 1 to 3 months 3 to 4 months 4 to 6 months 6 to 9 months 9 to 12 months 1 to 2 years Over 2 years What challenges did you experience while nursing, if any? Feel free to tick any or all answers that apply to you. Premature birth or multiples, had to express first Difficult or painful latching, e.g. tongue tie Cracked or bleeding nipples Flat or inverted nipples Insufficient milk Too much milk, engorged or leaky Mastitis Schedule too demanding, exhausted Baby fussing at the breast Felt unsupported or criticised by family, friends or Doctors What made you push through those challenges and continue nursing? Tick any answers that apply. Ease & convenience of nursing longterm Recommended by WHO or my Doctor To keep my baby healthy For longterm health benefits for my baby e.g. prevent diabetes and obesity I enjoyed the bonding and intimacy with my baby For my baby’s emotional well-being, e.g. to avoid tantrums To help me lose pregnancy weight For my longterm health benefits, e.g. to prevent cancer To save money on formula, bottles, doctors visits etc. For these reasons and more… Add any further reasons you continued nursing here… Why did weaning happen? Had to return to work To get life back to normal Breastfeeding issues or challenges Illness, exhaustion or burnout Criticism or pressure from friends or family To get body or shape back Trying to conceive Pregnant with next child Nursing aversion, e.g. while tandem feeding Baby weaned naturally How did weaning happen? make a selection…GraduallySuddenly Why is/was it so important to you to breastfeed? What do/did you love most about breastfeeding? Is/was nursing a relaxing, happy and fulfilling experience for you on the whole, or would you describe it as tiring, painful and challenging? make a selection…FulfillingChallenging * Do you have a personal story you would like included in our upcoming book: “Happy to be a Human Pacifier” make a selection…Yes, would love to share my storyNo, Thanks * Would you like to receive our free monthly newsletter? make a selection…Yes pleaseNo thanks * Please provide your name and surname * Please provide your email address Captcha Required {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}{{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}Submitting…
