Exclusive breastfeeding during Ramadhan

Hi all,I would like to share my experience of breastfeeding Keisya last Ramadhan to all breastfeeding mommas out there.

Keisya was less than two months old last Ramadhan and her feeding was still every 2-3h. As I was breastfeeding exclusively,I took note of a few points I did while fasting (the whole month) to ensure that my milk supply did not drop. Alhamdulillah ,it didn't. ;)) And Alhamdulillah too,I did not miss a single day last Ramadhan. :D

I started taking Fenugreek (in capsule form-bought at GNC) after I had my half a bowl of rice for my pre dawn meal. Water was essential. I drank abt 250ml before I retired for the night and at least another 500ml during Sahur.

On days when I felt less hydrated,I would put a cold towel on my head. And the first thing I had for buka (break fast) was at least 2 dates and a cup of water or milk. (Usually the latter)

(I was never a fan of dates. Never liked dates. Mom and Hubby were surprised I took dates that Ramadhan. Well,I
was surprised too! I had read somewhere that consuming dates help to retain ur water in your body longer and the natural sugar in it gives one lots of energy. Pardon me if it's a wrong info but that's what I read and there really was no harm trying to me. ;p)

Sometimes I would still have rice for buka but on days when I wasn't, I made sure I drank a not so sweet Milo with at least 2 slices of bread before I went to bed.

There was one day when I only had bread and Milo for my pre dawn meal. Upon the third feeding that day,which was only around noon, I was already lethargic. I had to sleep off the lethargy,had a cold shower after that and prayed to last till buka. Alhamdulillah,I did. It was a miracle but I did. Keisya was still well fed and I was still alive. Hehe

So there,no one said a fully breastfeeding mommy can't fast. As long as it doesn't endanger u,u can do the obligatory fast. Insyaallah. He wills us to feed our baby with our own milk,He will will it for us to have the strength and energy to get through the day.

Ramadhan Mubarak everyone. ;))



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