Breastfeeding in Argentina (2017/18)

Photos in Argentina

Breastfeeding didn't come easily, a skill, but it has been so useful. 

The original fast food on call whenever needed. To quench their thirst, warm them up or comfort them. 

It's magical milk!

We travelled for 88 days. It was meant to be 90 but the snow in the UK stopped this! Cordoba,  San Luis and San Joan were the most north and Bariloche and Trelew were the most south. 

We covered approx. 40,000 in a Clio and we took one internal plane trip.

An amazing trip, quite tiring in places but so worth it for the memories.

Many Argentineans were surprised I "still" breastfed. Everyone soon got used to it! Our son ate solid food well and slept well, that was all that mattered. He was called Mr Happy.

A treat from my brother in law in his salon in Buenos Aires. It took hours and hours as he liked to do various treatments. The air con was amazing!

After a dip in the natural pool below our cabin near San Luis where we stayed with family.

San Luis. It is typical to find a stream or river in the summer.

Near Mar Del Plata in Mar de Cobo with family and friends.

Travelling. We would drive for hours, stopping when we had had enough or were near friends. Sunset was often a pointer on long journeys to find a bed for the night. This was a sunset stop in the middle of the desert in the middle of nowhere.

At a bar in Sierra de los Padres, near Mar del Plata. Before the heavens opened a couple of hours later with a tremendous storm. We literally raced back to Mar Del Plata.

One afternoon we crossed town in Mar Del Plata to visit a La Leche League group meeting. To learn about cultural differences etc. More similarities than differences and potentially less support. Although I may be biased as I had amazing support in Peterborough with BF counsellors and peer supporters.

Lake Nahuel, in the "Lake District" near Bariloche where we stayed for a week with family and friends in my Mum's timeshare switch, 5 star treatment!

There were times on this trip I just wanted to root down and sleep or keep going to the next comfortable stay. I am a homey person who needs my time and space. I learnt a lot about boundaries.

Some places we stayed in astounded me like the hostel for it's friendly customer service and the breakfast. I miss media lunas - sweet croissants and dulce de leche!

I'm looking forward to the next visit, just maybe a bit longer in some places.