Hey dolls, I wanted to share this week’s blog I did for People.com’s Moms and Babies. Last week I wrote about Mason’s first traveling experience and this week I wanted to talk about my experiences breast feeding.
Each mother has her own personal view about breast feeding. Some choose not to do at all, while others, like myself, are all about it. For me it just felt like the right thing to do, and has been the most amazing bonding experience.
Mason is now six months old and has only been fed breast milk up until this week! I just started incorporating solid foods into his diet. We began with a mixture of rice cereal, oatmeal cereal and mixed grain cereal with some breast milk added. When I introduced it to him, he seemed confused — but ready and excited for it!
I still want to continue breastfeeding for maybe another six months or as long as Mason still wants it. I’ve heard that some babies just get over it and stop nursing. But personally, I’m still loving it. I love the bonding time, love that it’s natural and what your body is made to do, love the benefits for his body and mine. I find it to be such an amazing womanly thing.
When reading the comments from last week’s blog I came across this one: “Nice article! I just wondered why you bring a bottle of fresh breast milk? I avoid nursing in public (NIP) whenever possible, but when I do, I wear a nursing cover and try my best to cover myself. It is so much easier than bringing a bottle and pumping.“
Read the rest of my blog about breastfeeding here!
The answer is, I actually do nurse on takeoff and landing while traveling. But I bring the bottle for emergencies and for the milk in the nose trick. I’ve nursed Mason while shopping in the shoe section at Neiman Marcus, in dressing rooms, in my car, wherever I need to.
I know that for me, I need to try to cover myself while breastfeeding so that no one snaps a picture. If this wasn’t the case, I probably wouldn’t mind as much because my son is my biggest concern. My attitude is, if someone sees a little somethin’ somethin’, don’t look if you don’t like it.
My sister, Kim, was just at a restaurant where a woman was breastfeeding her toddler and had both breasts exposed. Kim Tweeted about it and got some very nasty responses from people. She also said that the woman was changing the baby at the table with food everywhere.
People always have something to say about how long is too long or not long enough to breastfeed. I think this is such a personal decision that it can only be made between each baby and his or her mommy.
As for me, I take my cues from Mason and together we’ll take it from there!
I think you are a dynamite lady. I hope you have time to listen…I just wanted to make a suggestion. I have been watching this season — I realize it was probably done during the summer, but I wanted to make a suggestion — I think the stripes are really overdone. Every episode I see one, two, three of a bunch of you are wearing a striped shirt or shorts? It is a little overdone and obvious. You may want to make sure everyone is not wearing the same theme. Thanks for listening.
Hey!
Just wanted to let you know that I think your views on breastfeeding are sooo healthy! I breast fed my gorgeous little girl for 2 years! I know that may sound a little long but for the last 6 months it was only if she was upset or sick. It was something my daughter needed and who was I to say it was wrong! I agree that it is such an amazing bonding experience. It is something that only YOU get to do with your child and I felt really honoured to do so.
So a big congrats on putting it out there into the world that it is completely normal and beautiful thing to do for mums (I live in New Zealand hence the spelling) and their babies.
Hey, I think its really great to hear that you’ve got such a level head about the benefits of breastfeeding for Mason and yourself! The UN World Health Organisation actually recommends that babies are breastfeed until their 2. But like you said, its completely up to the mum and baby. And personally I don’t understand the big taboo about feeding in public, people are exposed to provocative and overly sexualised women in media everyday, whether it be through adverts, music videos, movies etc. But the most natural act of breastfeeding if done in public is shamed upon!
If they don’t like it, tell THEM to put a blanket over THEIR head!!
Hey Courtney! You wrote this article in June, soon Mason is turning 1. How is it with breastfeeding? Do you breastfeed him by his demand or do you just follow the regime?
hey from united arab emirates :) i love your show and find you the most interesting person on it :). i recently had my baby mohammad, he is ten days today :) i am loving breast feeding !! at first i was unsure and lost but practice makes perfect! :)
i saw your birth video too and thought wow!! i am so gonna do that! natural all the way but my baby was in stress n had to have a c section. you r truely an inspiration.. being in the lime light.. doing a show.. n being a business woman doesnt take you away from being a fantastic mom! you go girl!
Hey kourtney!!! I have a 10month old baby…he was actually born Dec. 17 just a few days after Mason…I followed your pregnancy and I was experiencing MINE! :) Of course I also watched the episode where you gave birth to Mason and I got teary eyed remembering when my little Adrian was born. It’s such an amazing experience that only us mothers can comprehend…well Ive been struggling with my weight lately…i mean overall, im skinny and i love my weight 120 pounds…i just want to tone my stomach a little bit more, my arms, and thighs…i just want to feel sexy again…i always look through the magazines and look at your body and you look AMAZING!!! I was wondering if you could give me some tips as to what youve done to look so great!!! thanks for being such a positive role model for all mommies!! I look up to you!
xoxo
what kind of breastpump did you use? iam 3 months pregnant and would love to breast feed please respond back i would really want to hear back from you THANKS:)
I’m so glad there are still some people in the spot light that don’t care what the press has to say about what is or isn’t best for their child. I Breastfed both of my son’s for the first year and wouldn’t have it any other way. My boys, Skyler and Braden, are healthy happy little boys and that’s what matters. Not to mention I don’t know it I would have made it through the 3 a.m. feedings if it wasn’t for co-sleeping and breastfeeding. It made for a much happier mommy and even happier babies. I never had to have someone come up to me and ask me can’t you clam your child down. My kids we easily contented and very happy boys. Good for you and Mason!!!!
My daughter just turned one about 4 weeks ago. I breastfed 5 times a day up until recently. She only feeds 3x a day now. I love every minute of it. I have to cut her down because I’m finally going back to school for my Ph.D. She drinks water more than cow’s milk though.
Hi. I am expecting my baby in January and sooo looking forward to breastfeeding. However I had breast augmentation at my areola but under the muscle. Where was ur incision? Just looking for opinions on my chances of being able to breast feed. Still will prepare some homemade organic baby formula just in case. And I plan to use the breast pump to help stimulate the milk production. Thanks for your input on breastfeeding.
Hi! I saw you in Parenting magazine and wanted to thank you for being so honest about motherhood. I am still nursing my 18 month old daughter and she still sleeps with us at night. I wouldn’t change a thing and it definitely makes her happier and more confident as a human being.
Enjoy every minute of it!
Hi Kourtney.
My daughter is 6 1/2 months pregnant. Excited as can be.
I loved the breat pump you used. Can you please advise me where I can
purchase one.
Thanks,
Priscilla
Kourtney, what brand is that hands-free breast pumping bustier I saw you using in one of the miami episodes? I have a 6 week old baby boy, breast feeding is going great, I especially love the bonding with him. Could use any help to make pumping easier and that bustier you were wearing looks like a must have. Thanks in advance, Mary
Hey Kourtney,
This doesnt have to do with the breast feeding, which is great by the way because its so good for his immune system, but the reason why i am writing this comment is to suggest to you, and your family, to start driving hybrid vehicles. Seeing as you guys are SUCH influential people and so many people follow you and look up to you. I think it would be a great way to give the message that you guys care about the environment and it would definitly reduce your carbon footprint. You guys do a lot of flying and traveling in cars and by driving hybrids you will be sending a message and having other people consider it as well, thereby reducing your carbon footprint because you will be the “catalyst” that will help others also consider buying hybrids. PLEASE PLEASE consider. Im not suggesting buying a prius but there are a lot of really nice cars that are hybrids. Mercedes has some hybrids and even a escalade hybrid would be a great approach. I hope you read this and will consider it.
Thanks for being YOU
Its SO nice to read positive comments about breast feeding from someone in the eye of the media.
Kourt, I think your views on breastfeeding are awesome. My daughter is 2 and a half years old and I still breast feed her when she get’s hurt, when I’m putting her down for a nap and putting her to sleep for the night. It’s comforting for her and our time to bond. People give me grief about it but I could care less. It’s between my daughter and I. My son weened himself when he was ready. It was right around when he was 3. And towards the end for him it was just for comfort. I imagine my daughter will be the same.
I just want to say i love all you guys but Miss Kourtney ….what to say your great with your child life and business ..Watch the shows all the time ..you and scott should but then again thats what I think sets you aside you seem to be well grounded just love you wish to meet you some day:) Oh my 3 daughters love your show to my 7 yr old is such a diva lol loves fashion..well off to sears to see this new collection!!
I think its fantastic the publicity that you give breast feeding I bf my daughter and I love it and would like to feed as long as possible still she weans herself. I hate how much public opinion thinks its perverse or attention seaking. I belive in discretion when feeding and thank you for being a public figure with such a positive attitude
hey Kourt, thanks for being a good role model. am enjoying breastfeeding as well but was betting about when to stop. Am glad to have come across your opinion about it. Much love from Uganda (Africa).
Kourtney, you have amazing views on this, sharing your experiences and views will hopefully inspire other young women to breastfeed, and take away some of the stigma about it. As a midwife in New Zealand, we have very open views about b/fing and I think you are doing a fabulous job nurturing your boy. xx
Kourtney, I feel EXACTLY the way you do about breast feeding. My baby girl is 5 months old and we are actually relocating to LA for my husbands job next week. She is exclusively breast fed and some people give me crap about it but we have such a good thing going and I know it’s so good for both of us. We flew to and from NYC last week and nursed on the plane for the first time. It wasn’t so bad and like you said, if people don’t want to see it, they shouldn’t look lol! Moms my age 25-30 seem very split opinion wise about breast feeding, so thanks for writing this and maybe inspiring some to give it a try…!
Hi Kourtney,
I love watching you with Mason on the show and love the fact that you co-sleep and breastfeed but I was just wondering if your circumcised him.
hI cOURTNEY. DONT KNOW IF YOULL EVER GET THIS MESSAGE. iM NOT REALLY WHO i SAY. you [robably figured that out. I just wany to say thhat I love u because u are beautiful. Regardless of whatever else but theres other reasons why of course. And your sisters are very beautiful. Kim is hot. Kim neds a long session w me , and possibly u. Jut to talk and whatever. I have sisters and I love and appreciate female energy. On a brotherly level, but whatever when it comes to you. Ohh by the way, my number is 914 552 3984. Love u lots babe . u rock, call me
Kourtney – which breast pump and hands-free bra did you use when nursing? I am due in September and have been looking into these items but its so hard to tell what works and which brands are best online. Thanks!