Thirty-something television producer, parent involvement advocate, and single mother to a precocious daughter living in New York City.
Tennille Patterson
Thirty-something television producer, parent involvement advocate, and single mother to a precocious daughter living in New York City.
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February 26, 2013
When I decided to become a mother at age 21, I had no idea how to prepare. I just knew in my heart that I wanted to do any and everything most natural and beneficial for my child. My doctors were supportive of me deciding to breastfeed so shortly after giving birth they placed my daughter in my arms and left the room! Feeling completely clueless on how to begin, I put her to my breast and she nuzzled around for a few minutes, gave me a grumpy look and latched on. I recall thinking "that was easy, she knew exactly what to do". I took my baby girl home excited about the journey ahead of bonding...
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