After Giving Birth I Experienced Mastitis/ Zine

Occasionally, I see posts from breastfeeding mothers seeking help on social media: “My breasts have been clogged for days. It’s so painful…” “I’ve already called a lactation consultant, but today it still hurts so much…” “This is just too hard. I have a newborn to care for; I want to quit breastfeeding…” “It’s so painful… it hurts even more than childbirth…” Reading these posts brings back memories of my own struggle. With limited knowledge about breastfeeding, I was stuck in an exhausting cycle of nursing and pumping every 2-4 hours after giving birth, unable to find relief. I sought help from hospital staff, postpartum educators, and lactation consultants, but things just kept getting worse. It was only later that I discovered the key: an IInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultants, IBCLC. With their guidance, I finally broke free from that painful cycle and conquered my biggest post-birth hurdle. I transformed these difficult memories into illustrations using colored pencils, comparing each stage to different fruits. In the end, I realized this journey wasn’t just for my child—it was for myself. Breast milk is wonderful, and so is formula; Happy mommy, Happy baby. (Translate by ChatGPT)