The special bond between mother and child

Close your eyes and imagine you are a baby in your mum's body. You can feel the warmth of her body, take a deep breath and listen - boom, boom, boom - that's her heart. Can you feel her movements? Mum is going for a walk, or maybe she's dancing. Do you like that? Surely you feel good, protected and safe.

Take a deep breath and imagine for a moment that you have just been born. For the first time, you feel air on your body, in your lungs. But don't worry, mum is there. You are no longer in her body, but you will always be a part of her - and she a part of you.

Breastfeeding as a continuation of this unit

The bond between baby and mother is unique. They were one and the same organism - and although this is no longer the case after birth, this closeness remains through breastfeeding.

In the first few months of life, babies spend a lot of time at their mother's breast. This is where the bond is continued and renewed again and again. When you are breastfeeding your baby, I recommend that you look him in the eye, talk to him and share your feelings - including sadness or anger. What you feel is what your baby feels.

Sing for your child, because your voice has already accompanied it in the womb. You are its safe place. If you're stressed because the flat is messy - remember: the dishes can wait. But the bond you build will last a lifetime.

A jewel to remember forever

This phase flies by. Suddenly the day comes when your child strives for independence - fewer kisses, fewer cuddles. And yes, we are proud. But how much we will miss these intimate moments.

Photos, memories, the little blanket - we keep it all. But what better reminder of breastfeeding than a jewel made from breast milk?

For many mothers Breast milk jewellery has a deep meaning - as a visible symbol of this time, proof that we were once the whole world of our baby.

If you want to keep this connection forever, Find out here how your breast milk jewellery is created.