Why am I breastfeeding? It is certainly not always easy or convenient and can be a real challenge. There are some excellent gifts from nature for breastfeeding mothers. These are all evidence based facts - proven by researchers.
Free - Clean - Fresh - Perfect temperature - No Prep {heating or cooling) No cleanup
Contracts uterus following birth - Eliminates excess bleeding at birth - Less blood loss after birth means higher iron levels
Mother gets back in shape sooner -- loses weight faster, especially around hips and buttox after birth while nursing from 3 to 12 months
Delays menstruation (if baby is completely breastfed) -- saves mom's strength from blood loss as well as protecting her iron levels
Prevents pregnancy while baby is 'breastfeeding only'
Protects baby from illness -- Saves heaps of money on doctor / hospital bills
Protects family budget - Saves about $2000.00 per year on artificial baby milk
Feeding often - skin to skin - connects mom and baby. Mother gains confidence in herself as a mother, and baby gets the contact he needs for brain growth
Immune protection for mother and baby: Mother kisses baby who was exposed to others' germs -- breast makes antibodies to those viruses and germs, and are in milk for baby and in mothers blood protecting her as well.
Working mothers miss less time from work with her healthier breastfed baby
Breastfeeding takes less time than bottlefeeding, no cleaning or heating. More time for mother to spend with baby and other children, and to rest.
Less risk for mother: Urinary tract infections, Ovarian Cancer, Osteoporosis, Pre and Post Menopausal Breast Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease.