Kate Middleton Breastfeeding Royal Baby, Avoiding Dummy: 'Prince George Has Healthy Appetite'
Kate Middleton is reportedly breastfeeding her newborn son, Prince George Alexander Louis, and new details have been released regarding her 11-hour labor at St. Mary's hospital.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 31, gave birth to a royal heir on July 22 in London and reports claim she opted to feed baby George naturally as opposed to using formula milk in a bottle. Like most new mothers, Middleton had to adjust to breastfeeding after experiencing a few problems.
"It would be fair to say that Prince George has a healthy appetite. He is a very hungry little boy," a source told The Daily Mirror UK. "I gather there were some difficulties at first – there often can be, as new mums can get a little tense."
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Middleton reportedly sought the assistance of a midwife to ease the breastfeeding process. She is reportedly determined to avoid using a dummy.
"But after some help from the midwife, they both caught on very quickly. As far as I can tell, Kate finds it very relaxing and George is just like any other little baby," the source said. "He can't get enough. And they all certainly know when he's hungry – his screams are very difficult to ignore."
Middleton follows the likes of the late Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth, who both opted to feed their babies naturally. Sources claim that while she has embraced breastfeeding, she is not comfortable doing so in public.
"But don't expect Kate to be photographed breastfeeding. She does not want to become a pin-up for the breastfeeding lobby," the source explained. "She feels that it is a matter of personal choice, and that new mums should do whatever feels right for them and their baby."
While painkillers, such as Epidural shots, have become more commonly used during the labor process in recent years, Middleton reportedly did not take any despite enduring an 11-hour labor. The Duchess simply relied on the support of her husband Prince William, 31, as well as the assistance of three top doctors and four skilled midwives whom she recently thanked.
"We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received," William and Middleton said in a statement obtained by Us magazine. "We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone -- staff, patients and visitors -- for their understanding during this time."
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