World Breastfeeding Week reminds us how valuable breastfeeding can be – for bonding, for health, for the feeling of having your baby so close.
But it should also do something else: include us all. Because not every mother breastfeeds, and not every mother can breastfeed. Bottle-feeding mothers also give immense closeness and security – we see you, and your path is valuable and right, too.
Breastfeeding is a great gift, but it's not always easy. And it's never just beautiful.
The ambivalence of breastfeeding
There are these magical moments: your baby falls asleep, full and content, at your breast; you feel the warmth, the closeness, this oneness. But often, pain, sore nipples, engorgement, sleepless nights, and tears are also part of it.
Many mothers ask themselves questions that no one can really answer: Should I breastfeed on demand or according to a schedule? When is the right time to wean – and how do I do it? How long is "long enough"? Every parenting guide says something different, every friend has her own opinion. All of this can be confusing and make you doubt yourself.
And yet: in this mixture of love, overwhelm and responsibility lies precisely the power that makes stilling such an intense journey.
Every mom, every way
There's no single right way. Some mothers breastfeed for a long time, others opt for bottle-feeding early, some pump, and some switch flexibly between breast and bottle. And all of that is fine.
What matters is not the method, but the bond, the closeness, the feeling of security. Your baby needs you – your love, your warmth, your reliability. Whether at the breast or with a bottle, you are the best mother for your child.
When breastfeeding restricts you
Many women say they sometimes feel restricted while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding in public is perfectly natural for some, while others feel uncomfortable or insecure. Our tip: a baby carrier . It gives you the opportunity to discreetly breastfeed your baby while you're out and about. Many mothers find this incredibly helpful. The carrier also gives you the freedom to have your hands free – and at the same time provides your baby with closeness, security, and comfort.
And even if you are not breastfeeding: babywearing is a wonderful way to strengthen the bond and give your baby back that sense of closeness.
World Breastfeeding Week – a sign of solidarity
World Breastfeeding Week aims to raise awareness: of the benefits of breastfeeding, of the support mothers need, and of the freedom to choose their own path. It reminds us that we as mothers should stick together, not compare or judge each other, but rather strengthen one another.
Because whether it's breast or bottle – in the end only one thing matters: that we give our children love.
