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Breastfeeding is a natural maternal instinct and it is pretty normal to think that it is going to be easy-breezy. It seems like a simple process where you can sit back and relax and spend some quality time with your little one. But, sometimes you may get bored of just sitting back and doing nothing, especially if you are used to multitasking. So, as soon as you realize that you are spending a lot of your time breastfeeding, you might wish to make it a little more productive. And, don’t worry, it is normal to think like this. That is why we present you some things that you can smoothly manage while nursing your little one. Here, we bring you some of these examples:
1. Bond With Your Little One
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Breastfeeding gives you immense opportunity to bond with your little one. And, perhaps, you can also take this time to interact with him/her. Maybe, you can sing a soothing lullaby, have conversations with your baby, or even just gaze at him/her. The more you talk to your infant, the sooner you will be teaching him/her the essential language skills.
2. Indulge In A Little Bit Of Reading
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Are you a voracious reader? Do you often feel like you don’t get enough time to read anymore? If yes, this can be a perfect time for you to indulge in this hobby. Just pick up a book or even a magazine before you get to work. All you need is one of your fingers to turn the page so it is perhaps one of the easiest things to do while nursing. And, if you don’t have a book with you, just take the daily newspaper and read away.
3. Listen To Music
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If you love music, you can use your ‘breastfeeding’ time to listen to one of your favorite songs or a podcast. In fact, if your little one can feed easily without much of hand support, you can also use earphones to catch up on some movie. Trust us, listening to a soothing music is one of the most effective ways to bid goodbye to your boredom.
4. Surf The Net
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If your phone is lying nearby, you can get quite a bit of productive things done while nursing. Be it checking your emails, browsing through various social media platforms, doing some online shopping, or even reading up the news. There are numerous things you can do online and all you need is one free hand.
5. Talking Over Phone
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Breastfeeding is also a perfect time to catch up with all your close friends and relatives. Just go through your contact list and make a phone call to a person you really wish to get in touch with. It can be with someone you are supremely close to, be it your mom or your best friend. Just make sure that you don’t do a video call as it might distract your little one from the task at hand.
6. Eat Away
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Your munchkin is already feeding, so this may be a good time to grab something nutritious for yourself too. In fact, it is often advised to eat a little more while breastfeeding as it burns some calories. So, you might want to keep a healthy snack or beverage with yourself while nursing your little one. Munch away, mommies!
But, if you don’t feel like multitasking, that is alright too. There are times when you might just want to relax. So, if you feel this way, just rest your feet and focus on your breathing. This might help you feel rejuvenated and recharged to take on all the challenges that motherhood brings.
Can you think of something else that we may have missed? If yes, please do share with us in the comments section below!
