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Mommy Bhing Zialcita

2/28/2019

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Mommy Bhing Zialcita opens up about her breastfeeding journey – sharing her experience with her 3 year old and her 3-month old.
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Seeing her first born daughter all grown up at three years old, she experienced first hand the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. She noted, most of all, the strong mother to baby bond that she and her daughter share. Mommy Bhing says that “my 3 year old daughter is very clingy and sweet… I believe it is because she was a breastfed baby. She never sleeps without me hugging her!” Mommy Bhing is very grateful to have such a close relationship with her daughter and that their relationship is something that was nurtured through breastfeeding. This positive ongoing experience inspires Mommy Bhing to continue to pursue exclusive breastfeeding with her second born daughter, Aira, now at 3 months old.
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“My first breastfeeding experience was not an easy journey but I chose to be successful in giving the best for my child.”
Mommy Bhing shares what a lot of mothers have struggled with during breastfeeding – supply vs demand. “My supply was not enough to meet my baby's demand,” Mommy Bhing shares. However, she didn’t let this nor her job stop her from pursuing exclusive breastfeeding— “I needed to wake up in the middle of the night just to pump so I can leave her breastmilk that she can take enough for the day before going to the office.” She was determined to balance being a professional with her desire to exclusively breastfeed — she was successful with her first born, Anya, and she continues to be successful for baby Aira.
Despite all the problems she has faced with her breastfeeding journey, she was able to push through with determination and love for her daughter. So when asked if she would have done anything differently when she had first started breastfeeding, she said she wouldn’t change a thing. Mommy Bhing brings everything that she has learned to her on-going breastfeeding journey with her second baby and shares her story to other mothers having struggles with breastfeeding.
From a fortified immunity, to more savings, and to being environmental-friendly, Mommy Bhing uses her experience with both her daughters as a platform for advocating breastfeeding to relatives and friends. But most of all, she promotes breastfeeding because of the love she and her daughters share, it is a love every mother should experience. “It’s true that breastmilk is really best for babies. I am more close to my 1st born because i chose to breastfed her. I want all mothers to know the benefits of breastfeeding as i have seen it with my first born.”
"It’s true that breastmilk is really best for babies."
Mommy Bhing wants mothers like her and soon to be moms to know the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding but she does not why away from the common problems and misconceptions that others may have. “I want all mothers to know that it is not true that there are some moms who are not blessed with enough liquid gold and there are some who are blessed. It’s not something given to you instantly, it’s something you have to work on.” She believes it is important to consult doctors and fellow moms regarding exclusive breastfeeding. By getting professional opinion and knowing the experience of others, families are able to make informed decisions and clear up misconceptions.
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​Sharing her story, Mommy Bhing emphasizes the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding especially a stronger bond between mother and child. She also gives importance to working hard to stay committed to exclusive breastfeeding to ultimately achieve a successful breastfeeding journey. She hopes that her story will inspire moms and soon-to-be moms to find a balance with work and family that will always be deeply rooted on love and perseverance.
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