This week is World Breastfeeding Week and to show my support for all breastfeeding moms here is a list of 10 reasons why I support breastfeeding. I have been breastfeeding my 3 kids and am still breastfeeding 10.5 month old Tiger Girl.
- It ensures that your infant gets the best and most natural nutrients to ensure healthy growth.
- I can save a lot of milk powder money as breast milk is free.
- I can save the trouble and hassle of having to wash bottles and sterilize them before the next feed.
- It helps me bond with my child and makes her reassured that I’m around for her.
- It boosts your child’s immunity through the antibodies passed to them during breastfeeding. My #3 has been extremely healthy since she was born and her brothers do not fall ill as often as other kids their age.
- It is associated with higher IQ as artificial chemicals and stimulants are not introduced to your child.
- It is convenient and I only need to invest in a good breastfeeding shield to prevent any awkward moments.
- Helps to facilitate proper dental and jaw development of the child.
- Helps the mummy (me) get back into shape and reduce weight faster.
- Reduces the chance of breast cancer for both mother and child.
This post is linked up to Tuesday Top Ten by OhAmanda and RTT by Stacy Uncorked
10 comments
Foreverfriends
August 2, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Yes! I am a strong supporter of breastfeeding too. Breastmilk is a gift from mother nature. What is natural is the best!
I strongly agree with point 4 and 7.
I had to wash and sterilize 2 times more bottles since I needed to store expressed breastmilk at home
Emily @ Love{&}Bugs
August 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Yes! There is really nothing better than breastfeeding.
Jenny @ I'm a full-time mummy
August 2, 2011 at 7:28 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Breastfeeding rocks! I wrote a post about my journey as a breastfeeding mum last week. Feel free to check it out: http://www.imafulltimemummy.com/post/2011/07/26/My-Journey-as-a-Breastfeeding-Mother.aspx
Cathy Kennedy
August 2, 2011 at 9:01 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I agree with all your reasons for believing so strongly with breast feeding and totally support it! This is one of the best things I could’ve done for my three kiddos.
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ICStarzz
August 3, 2011 at 12:53 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
These are all great reasons why people should support breastfeeding. With how good it is for both mommy and baby, I wish people weren’t so “offended” seeing it in public.
-Samantha
http://www.kreativekaring.com
Tiffany
August 3, 2011 at 5:29 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Excellent list! Still going strong nursing my almost two year old, and I can’t agree with number five enough. Only two sicknesses in almost two years (knock on wood!).
Stopping by from Oh Amanda’s.
Mama, Hear Me Roar
August 4, 2011 at 9:57 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I couldn’t agree more! Formula milk is an extremely poor substitute – if it can even be called that.
My eldest breastfed until she was 5, and I’m tandem nursing my 3 year old and 6 month old. Breastfeeding has really cemented the bond between all my children, I’m so thankful for that!
Margie
September 4, 2011 at 4:20 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I would like to point out that while breastfeeding is the optimum nourishment for a newborn child as well as small children, it does not guarantee perfect health as a reward for the effort put forth. I do believe that the child enjoys the best health possible with regards to its inherited potential.
Dominique
September 4, 2011 at 7:48 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I agree that it may not be able to ensure perfect health. However if the mother herself is healthy there is a higher chance that the child will be healthy too. For my #3 she has been in perfect health since she was born 11mths ago.
Margie
September 4, 2011 at 8:12 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
What I wanted to convey was the concept that health is not always a result of doing all the right things. It is a gift. Of course doing the right things, such as breastfeeding contributes to better health than otherwise would be the case. Even breastfed babies get sick. And sick babies need breastmilk too.