Max Collins opens up about struggles in breastfeeding

Max Collins celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by sharing her own struggles in breastfeeding Baby Skye.

The Kapuso celebrity said she's had a "crazy" journey so far, and can't comprehend how some moms can breastfeed for years, or breastfeed twins.

"Yes, it's a magical, intimate experience to have with your child, but it's also physically and emotionally draining," she said in an Instagram post.

 

 

 

 

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Since its world breastfeeding week, I'd like to share my journey with you thus far. It's been CRAAAAZY I honestly don't know how mamas go on breastfeeding for years, or with twins! Yes, it's a magical, intimate experience to have with your child, but it's also physically and emotionally draining. ???? I had a difficult time during the first two weeks of breastfeeding, my milk ducts were clogged most of the time and it was difficult getting the milk out and once I got over that stump, a new challenge arrived! I was (and still am) having quite a difficult time producing enough milk for my baby (who feeds nonstop around the clock) but I'm so thankful for all the support I've been getting from family and friends who have had similar hardships - especially one friend in particular who shared her milk stash with Skye. ♥? Breast milk is such a blessing for our babies during this pandemic, helping build their immune system and protect them against illnesses (just incase you didn't know). That being said, breastfeeding isn't for every momma and that's OK! I grew up on formula and turned out fine. This week let's celebrate every mother's own unique breastfeeding journey. ???? How precious mother's milk truly is, that it should also be celebrated in the form of art! If you swipe the photo you can see one-of-a-kind jewellry and coasters made by @irina_doula @sacredelementsjewellery using my breast milk, bits of my placenta, and Skye's umbilical cord. How beautiful, no? ? *nursing bra from @valiannestrends

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Aug 6, 2020 at 7:46am PDT

She shared that for the first two weeks of attempting to breastfeed Baby Skye, her milk ducts were clogged most of the time and "it was difficult to get the milk out."

"And once I got over that stump, a new challenge arrived! I was (and still am) having quite a difficult time producing enough milk for my baby (who feeds nonstop around the clock)."

She said that breast milk is "such a blessing during this pandemic," since it helps babies build their immune system.

Still, she added that it "isn't for every momma and that's OK."

"I grew up on formula and turned out fine. This week let's celebrate every mother's own unique breastfeeding journey," she said.

Max gave birth to Baby Skye last July 6. He is her first child with husband Pancho Magno.

Max did a water birth at home after admitting that she was anxious to give birth in the hospital, amid the pandemic.

—JCB, GMA News