For veterans and newbies alike, these are a few websites that are extremely helpful and a good place to share your experience as well.
Here’s the list:
- Breastfeeding.com
- La Leche League Canada
- kellymom Breastfeeding & Parenting
- Canadian Parents- Feeding a Baby
- BabyCenter BF’ing Tips
If you happen to have any resources that I’ve missed, please let me know. I’ve found these very useful and informative.
A few of my posts on Breastfeeding:
- It’s World Breastfeeding Week!
- Mommyhood.
- My Breastfeeding Story
- The “Breast” Pump on the Market. IMO.
- Toronto Trip/Breastfeeding/Tips While Travelling with Infant
How Important is Breastfeeding to Me?
I absolutely adore breastfeeding. I nursed both of my daughter’s until they self-weaned.
It’s an experience that is fleeting but memorable for a lifetimes. To me it means that I’m making the best decision that I deem most optimal for my children.
Breast is best.
However, I never look down on any mother who chooses NOT to breastfeed. Sometimes mothers aren’t physically able or have some kind of ailment that requires medication and aren’t able to nurse. Sometimes, there are women who simply can’t produce enough milk for their little one. Lastly, sometimes a woman doesn’t want to breastfeed and ultimately that is HER choice.
I’ve always been very pro-breastfeeding and super passionate about providing the best nourishment for my babies. I think it is one of the most beautiful and connecting experiences you can share with your child and extremely beneficial in so many ways! (I enjoy seeing my little one milk drunk, it’s an irreplaceable feeling.)
I endorse it and stand behind it but do not place judgment on those who do not choose to breastfeed. I think breast is best for my babies and I.
Breastfeeding Facts:
- Mother’s milk is tailor-made for baby, it contains 50% of their genetic material.
- Mother’s milk’s composition changes as baby grows, meeting the needs within a feeding or per day, age etc.
- Milk is FREE ladies! No need to warm up, sterilize any bottles and it has everything your baby needs. Including essential fatty acids. It also transfers your body’s antibodies to your baby, thus reducing illness.
- Breast milk is easier to for babies to digest. Babies feed more often because of this and it is said their diapeys smell less. (I concur)
- Did you know breast milk releases endorphins? This creates a relaxed feeling for both mom and baby.
- Breastfeeding is said to help prevent Ovarian and Breast Cancer. As well as Osteoporosis.
- Breastfed babies tend to have less colic and digestive problems. Meaning they cry less! (Yay!)
- Mother’s milk has over 300 known components. It’s hypoallergenic and you can’t“make” it wrong!
- Breastfeeding reduces the chance of acquiring ear infections in infants.
- Oh and did I mention FREE and on-demand? In Canada, you can save up to $2000-$3000/year by BF’ing.
Related Articles
- Breast-Feeding Won’t Rob Mom of Sleep: Study (healthscout.com)
- Breastfeeding – All Information (umm.edu)
- 3 Out of 4 New Moms Breastfeed (webmd.com)
January 16th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
I agree breast is best, but do thank you for acknowledging that some people just can’t do it.
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January 16th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
I know some women get treated unfairly for choosing not to breastfeed or not being able to. It’s whatever a mother deems the best for her child and herself. :)
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