My Breastfeeding Experience: Tips, Challenges & Love from a First-Time Mom
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...