Salam..
This post is nothing some people might think, but personally for me, it is something important and vital to be discussed about. Especially when it is involving love, affection, emotion and nature. Why love and nature? True love is only for ALLAH. Yes, it is true, and I admit the statement is absolutely correct. But, the other love which will be discussed later is about the love that Allah grants us as a gift to every mother; 'the nature's way of nurturing the bond between you and your newborn'.
Believe in love at first sight?
As I googled 'love at first sight', I came upon a lot of blogs and articles talking about their love lives and how wonderful they were. Have you ever came across another love, which you might fall for it deeply and full-heartily, even before you can see it? Once you feel it, you might think that this kind of love is more powerful than 'the love at the first sight'. It is called, 'the love before sight'. Only those who call themselves a mother or a mother-to-be would be able to define this term as the love grows inside them, getting stronger as days go by.
The love is called foetus, baby and embryo. Some mother might call them by its name. In my case, I called my foetus by his name, right after the doctor confirmed that my baby is a boy; Adam Nor Fariz (Teladan Cahaya Si Pandai). I hope Si Pandai can be a good example to the Islamic world one day and make his Momma proud of him; grateful for raising him up.
The bond between momma and child is one of the strongest connections in nature. 'Romances come and go, but once you have bonded with your baby, you're probably hooked for life, and not because you enjoy the prospect of changing thousands of diapers.' (www.babycenter.com)
Having a baby in your tummy, feeling his kicks and hiccups inside of you are the eighth wonder of the world. Every night during my pregnancy, Adam Nor Fariz woke me up by happily kicking my rib and tummy. Still, I did not feel distracted, but I did feel contented for my baby wanted me for affection and a little attention, even before he could see me. But, I believe he loves hearing my voice as much as he prefers listening to it now rather than listening to the TV or big stereo playing the new Hits song in town. Isn't it wonderful of having someone who always wants you? Not that kind of sick romance which sometimes can be a bit nuisance.
Adam Nor Fariz is my Dopamine.
Did you know? During pregnancy, your body is producing a love hormone called oxytocin. This love hormone, brings out the mother in us. In Malay, we often say 'Naluri Keibuan'. Yes, it is true, Naluri Keibuan will develop even before the baby is born. Many interesting recent researches have been done to show how this hormone actually works, especially to rats and other animals which breastfeed their babies. One of the researches shows that, the more you nurse your baby, the more your body will produce the hormone, and this hormone eventually will ease the feeling of stress that you have. This oxytocine is produced at the highest level when you nurse your baby, so the more you nurse her, the more your body will produce the hormone. It is undeniably for me to express that by frequently nursing Adam Nor Fariz, I tend to do my work and live better; stress-free environment. Mind you, I'm now stuck with the bond that I might have to pay, workloads, assignments and many more, but I find that by nursing Adam Nor Fariz more often, the world is a better place. Some researchers call oxytocine as the 'love hormone', you will find this on the net as you google it.
Therefore, mommas should breastfeed their babies often, and avoid feeding our little ones with formula milk. Some mothers however might find that breastfeeding is very tiring and a bit conservative. Figure this, I have done my own research (verbally) on the percentage of working mothers who breastfeed their babies compared to housewives. Surprisingly, more working mothers decide to fully breastfeed their babies rather than full time housewives. The question is WHY?
1. Media Influence
Too much media influences of the benefits of Formula Milk which claim that the particular formula milk is the best in providing antibody for infants and able to raise their IQ levels.
2. Community Perception
Our community perception especially these 'elderly' who claim that mothers should give formula milk to their infants as to avoid jaundice, to ensure that they gain weight and as to make sure that they would not cause any trouble to their mommas, especially working mommas, since according to them, breastfeeding can be a bit annoying.
This post is nothing some people might think, but personally for me, it is something important and vital to be discussed about. Especially when it is involving love, affection, emotion and nature. Why love and nature? True love is only for ALLAH. Yes, it is true, and I admit the statement is absolutely correct. But, the other love which will be discussed later is about the love that Allah grants us as a gift to every mother; 'the nature's way of nurturing the bond between you and your newborn'.
Believe in love at first sight?
As I googled 'love at first sight', I came upon a lot of blogs and articles talking about their love lives and how wonderful they were. Have you ever came across another love, which you might fall for it deeply and full-heartily, even before you can see it? Once you feel it, you might think that this kind of love is more powerful than 'the love at the first sight'. It is called, 'the love before sight'. Only those who call themselves a mother or a mother-to-be would be able to define this term as the love grows inside them, getting stronger as days go by.
The love is called foetus, baby and embryo. Some mother might call them by its name. In my case, I called my foetus by his name, right after the doctor confirmed that my baby is a boy; Adam Nor Fariz (Teladan Cahaya Si Pandai). I hope Si Pandai can be a good example to the Islamic world one day and make his Momma proud of him; grateful for raising him up.
The bond between momma and child is one of the strongest connections in nature. 'Romances come and go, but once you have bonded with your baby, you're probably hooked for life, and not because you enjoy the prospect of changing thousands of diapers.' (www.babycenter.com)
Having a baby in your tummy, feeling his kicks and hiccups inside of you are the eighth wonder of the world. Every night during my pregnancy, Adam Nor Fariz woke me up by happily kicking my rib and tummy. Still, I did not feel distracted, but I did feel contented for my baby wanted me for affection and a little attention, even before he could see me. But, I believe he loves hearing my voice as much as he prefers listening to it now rather than listening to the TV or big stereo playing the new Hits song in town. Isn't it wonderful of having someone who always wants you? Not that kind of sick romance which sometimes can be a bit nuisance.
Adam Nor Fariz is my Dopamine.
Did you know? During pregnancy, your body is producing a love hormone called oxytocin. This love hormone, brings out the mother in us. In Malay, we often say 'Naluri Keibuan'. Yes, it is true, Naluri Keibuan will develop even before the baby is born. Many interesting recent researches have been done to show how this hormone actually works, especially to rats and other animals which breastfeed their babies. One of the researches shows that, the more you nurse your baby, the more your body will produce the hormone, and this hormone eventually will ease the feeling of stress that you have. This oxytocine is produced at the highest level when you nurse your baby, so the more you nurse her, the more your body will produce the hormone. It is undeniably for me to express that by frequently nursing Adam Nor Fariz, I tend to do my work and live better; stress-free environment. Mind you, I'm now stuck with the bond that I might have to pay, workloads, assignments and many more, but I find that by nursing Adam Nor Fariz more often, the world is a better place. Some researchers call oxytocine as the 'love hormone', you will find this on the net as you google it.
Therefore, mommas should breastfeed their babies often, and avoid feeding our little ones with formula milk. Some mothers however might find that breastfeeding is very tiring and a bit conservative. Figure this, I have done my own research (verbally) on the percentage of working mothers who breastfeed their babies compared to housewives. Surprisingly, more working mothers decide to fully breastfeed their babies rather than full time housewives. The question is WHY?
1. Media Influence
Too much media influences of the benefits of Formula Milk which claim that the particular formula milk is the best in providing antibody for infants and able to raise their IQ levels.
2. Community Perception
Our community perception especially these 'elderly' who claim that mothers should give formula milk to their infants as to avoid jaundice, to ensure that they gain weight and as to make sure that they would not cause any trouble to their mommas, especially working mommas, since according to them, breastfeeding can be a bit annoying.
Why do I choose to breastfeed?
1. Breastfeeding is never a nuisance, annoying nor tiring. That is the best thing Allah gives to me, as a mother, to provide food for my beloved one as so to make him healthy and et cetera. Be happy for your ability to breastfeed, as that is what makes you special.
2. If a formula milk is better in providing antibody or immune system to my boy, then why does Allah ever give me this breast to produce milk? Because my milk is the best, better than a cow's milk for my boy. Breastfeeding is indeed a noble action to do.
3. Breastfeeding babies learn faster, listen better and nicer. In case if you haven't noticed, a fully breastfeed baby is hundred times closer to his momma rather than a formula milk baby. I totally agree, as my youngest brother is a fully breastfeed baby. He's a total genius and very close to my mother which sometimes makes me sick (since I need the attention as well). But, I do understand that he is a 'product' of a fully breastfeeding process (up until he was 2 and a half years).
1. Breastfeeding is never a nuisance, annoying nor tiring. That is the best thing Allah gives to me, as a mother, to provide food for my beloved one as so to make him healthy and et cetera. Be happy for your ability to breastfeed, as that is what makes you special.
2. If a formula milk is better in providing antibody or immune system to my boy, then why does Allah ever give me this breast to produce milk? Because my milk is the best, better than a cow's milk for my boy. Breastfeeding is indeed a noble action to do.
3. Breastfeeding babies learn faster, listen better and nicer. In case if you haven't noticed, a fully breastfeed baby is hundred times closer to his momma rather than a formula milk baby. I totally agree, as my youngest brother is a fully breastfeed baby. He's a total genius and very close to my mother which sometimes makes me sick (since I need the attention as well). But, I do understand that he is a 'product' of a fully breastfeeding process (up until he was 2 and a half years).
In my case, Adam Nor Fariz is a very nice boy. He never caused me any trouble, yet he is not the type of baby of would cry for nothing, even if he is hungry. At this age, infants develop their Emotion Quotient (EQ) as well as their IQ. Why do babies cry for nothing? Sometimes they'll still be crying even though we know that they're full, regardless of normal colic and such? Undeniably, they crave for attention and warm love. They need a little cuddles and kisses.
Therefore ibu, mama, umi and et cetera, please breastfeed your children up until their 2 years of age, because if you think you know better than me, let me tell you, Allah knows best than all of us. Please refer to Surah Luqman (13 - 19) ;)
Therefore ibu, mama, umi and et cetera, please breastfeed your children up until their 2 years of age, because if you think you know better than me, let me tell you, Allah knows best than all of us. Please refer to Surah Luqman (13 - 19) ;)
