The Soulful Mama👩‍👦

My Breastfeeding Journey: From Doubts to a Beautiful Bond (1 Year+ of Exclusive Breastfeeding) Introduction Breastfeeding is more than just feeding a baby – it’s a powerful emotional, physical, and soulful journey. As a mother who has exclusively breastfed my baby for over 1 year and 2 months (and counting), I want to share my honest, unfiltered experience with you – the struggles, the doubts, and the unmatched joy of this beautiful bond. The Beginning: When It All Started My breastfeeding journey began the very first day my baby came into this world. After a planned vaginal delivery suddenly turned into an emergency C-section (you can read my detailed birth story here  https://www.thesoulfulmama.com/2025/07/c-section-vs-normal-delivery-my-real.html  I was emotionally drained and mentally exhausted. Negative thoughts started creeping in: “Will I be able to produce milk?” “Is my body ready?” “Will I fail to nourish my baby?” Support That Changed Everything I owe a lo...

  🌸 How I Relieved My One-Year-Old's Constipation Naturally – A Real Mom’s Experience As a mother of a 1 year and 2-month-old baby, I’ve always been committed to giving him the best — exclusive breastfeeding, no packaged food, no cow or buffalo milk, and only homecooked meals. So when I noticed that my little one was struggling during his bowel movements about a month ago, I was honestly surprised and concerned. He began passing hard, pebble-like stool, and the discomfort on his face broke my heart. At first, I thought it might just be a phase, so I ignored it. But soon, the problem got worse, and I couldn’t bear to see him in pain. Despite my conscious diet choices, my baby was dealing with constipation — something I never expected. So I did what most mothers would do — I started Googling, talking to friends, and asking for advice. One friend recommended Mugli Ghutti 555 with warm water, and my mother-in-law suggested Harad , a traditional remedy. I tried both, and while the...