The most stressful job in the world might not belong to the President of the United States or a cardiac surgeon. On the contrary, the most stressful job in the world just might belong to you. Motherhood can throw even the most prepared women a few curves. That's why experts around the world know the importance of a good support system. But even the strongest spouse or family and friends can't protect you from every trying situation.
Some stress is inevitable, yet there are times when life's events seem overwhelming.
The most common thing we see is a decrease in milk supply, along with a feeling of frustration on the part of the mother because the baby nurses so frequently. Karen Cebenka, of Delaware City, Del., knows this all too well. After her son was born, Cebenka returned to nursing school. Juggling the demands of home and classroom, she spent her lunches pumping breastmilk. With one hand holding the pump and the other hand holding her lunch, Cebenka spent one half-hour each afternoon trying to extract as much milk as possible.