Papaya Soup

This soup is believed to increase the milk supply when breastfeeding.

1 fish head
2cm thick of ginger (sliced)
2 teaspoon of sesame oil
5 bowls of water
1 unripe papaya (the greener the better, and preferably the ones just plucked from the tree)
2 tomatoes (wedges)
2 teaspoons of pepper
some soy sauce to taste


Method:
1. Clean and dry the fish head.
2. Put the sesame oil in a wok and saute the ginger.
3. Then put in the fish head.
4. Dish out the fish head, ginger and oil. Put them aside.
5. Put the water into a pot and bring to boil.
6. Put the fish head, ginger and oil into the pot.
7. Put the rest of the ingredients into the pot and bring to boil.
8. Slower the fire and boil the soup for about 45 mins. The soup is ready to be served.

You are advised to drink all he soup all by yourself. Nursing moms needs lots of fluid. Happy nursing.

Nursing

I am a mother who definitely supports breast feeding. However I was not really successful in doing so with my first child. Of course there were lots of contributing factors. However, I 'd have to admit that the main problem was myself.

No doubt there were many pressure coming from all sides, including my mother-in-law and even the confinement lady I hired. Though the lady kept saying that breast feeding is good, she also kept on telling me that it has to be mixture of the mother's milk and the formula milk.

My mom-in-law were then very concerned that her first grandson was hungry, asking for milk. It became worst when she kept telling me that her rich nieces were also doing the same. Yes, I was not totally happy.

My mom, was the best! When her only daughter was giving birth, and also doing the confinement, she came down all the way from the north, but NOT to see or help her daughter. She came down just because she wanted to be with her friend and she even told me that they were having a good time. She did not even bother to pay me a visit. That's my mom. So that's why, when I was facing some issues at home, I had nobody to ask for help but to only pray. No wonder my mom-in-law had all the say.

It was different for my second child. Right before I gave birth, I have already told myself that no matter what negative things other people may say about breastfeeding, I'll press on. I have also made my mindset right that no matter how much the quantity, I'll continue to breastfeed. I believe the milk supply will come. And it sure did! That's why I have fully breastfed my child for more than a year.

I hope I can continue to breastfeed my child until he is ready. Well, I don't set a target as to when to stop nursing him. I guess all I have to do is to eat well, and rest well, continue to nurse him until he is ready. It will come to a time when the child will just grow out of breast milk.

So it is my hope that all mother's should breastfeed their children for as long as the child wants. All mothers can breastfeed. Do not doubt and continue to pray. The milk will come.