Why Corazon stopped breastfeeding before her kids turned 1

24 May 2022

• Corazon Kwamboka's son had adenoids which were later removed.

• Corazon Kwamboka is a mother of two.

Corazon Kwamboka has revealed she had to stop her two kids from breast feeding before they turned 1. She has a son and a daughter.

Through her YouTube channel, the mother of two shared,

"I breastfed my son for just 5 months because he had adenoids. I breastfed my daughter Koko for 3 months because I did not have enough milk."

Kwamboka says at the time her daughter was born she was going through some things in her life that affected her general well-being.

According to the World Health Organization, breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.

However, nearly 2 out of 3 infants are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months—a rate that has not improved in 2 decades.

Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants.

It is safe, clean, and contains antibodies that help protect against many common childhood illnesses.

Breast milk provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs during the second half of the first year, and up to one third during the second year of life.

Breastfed children perform better on intelligence tests, are less likely to be overweight or obese and less prone to diabetes later in life. Women who breastfeed also have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers.

There are different reasons why women stop breastfeeding while some do not breastfeed entirely.

These are:

The death of the mother

Kids who lose their mothers during delivery never get a chance to breastfeed. Most take milk substitutes.

Hypoplasia or IGT

This occurs occurs when the mammary tissue and glands don't develop normally. Women with this rare condition often have breasts that don't produce enough milk to nurse.

Serious illness

While it's OK to breastfeed with some conditions, if you have a serious illness eg heart failure or severe anemia breastfeeding might not be healthy for you or baby.

Postpartum depression or anxiety

Studies suggest there is a link between post partum depression and anxiety affecting milk supply.

This doesn't mean breastfeeding causes postpartum depression or anxiety, but it could be an added stressor.