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One Inspiring Breastfeeding Mama: Monica Utsey
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
I am always overjoyed and heartened to hear the wonderful stories about breastfeeding mamas like Monica Utsey. Monica gave birth to a preemie, Ayinde, in April of last year, but despite his initial inability to nurse, she was doggedly determined to breastfeed when it would have seemed much easier to feed him formula along with the slew of other medications he was being given to keep him alive and thriving. In truth, it may have seemed easier for some, but for Monica, formula was unthinkable. With the help of her husband, Eric, so
n, Zion, family, friends and an extended network of DC Mocha Moms, Monica was given so much avid support, encouragement and pure love that she was able to produce enough milk to fill the NICU refrigerator, her own freezer and her mother's freezer, filling 24-32 bottles each day. In fact, Monica was in such loving, caring company during that stressful time she was able to produce enough milk for Ayinde's growing, little body and produced even more to donate to a milk bank. It's no wonder Ayinde is now home and healthier than ever. Monica's powerful, potent breast milk no doubt played a major part in saving his life.Congratulations to Ayinde for having a beautiful breastfeeding mama and to the whole Utsey family! We honor Monica and her pumping prowess. Through her milk, she gave sweet life to her beautiful baby boy. She never gave up and we're singing it from the rooftops to praise her accomplishment.
Want to know more about Monica and Ayinde's story? Follow Ayinde's journey on Monica's blog: We Gave Praises and He Came.
Labels: breastfeeding mamas, kudos, preemies
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