On Monday morning’s edition of Morning Target on Bullet TV, hosted by Miss Seli Akolatse Apaloo, Midwifery Officer Doris Ankomahene shed light on the science and emotional resilience behind successful breastfeeding.
Speaking passionately about the challenges some mothers face with breastfeeding, Ankomahene emphasised the critical role of mindset and support from healthcare professionals.
“With some mothers, breastfeeding takes time,” she explained.
“That’s why midwives need to exhaust all avenues to educate and support mothers through the process.”
Ankomahene highlighted the psychological component of milk production, urging mothers to remain calm and confident.
“Production of milk starts from the brain, so at the start, being anxious creates resistance,” she said. “We always tell mothers to keep in mind, ‘I will breastfeed my baby.’ You don’t have to hold back on that.”
Dispelling myths and common fears, she added, “Until you are told that for you, production is low or impossible due to hormonal imbalance or other medical reasons, every mother can breastfeed.”
Her insights come at a time when health professionals across the country are advocating for increased awareness and support for breastfeeding, especially during the early stages of motherhood.
