Breastfeeding is not easy. It needs to be supported, valued, encouraged and more importantly explained in simple terms. Attitudes need to change.
In short, parents need to know the truth behind the hype.
What can breastfeeding do for baby?
• Supply free fast food ready any time, any place, anywhere.
• Provide the only food that is made-to-measure for each baby.
• Provide for a better-developed immune system.
• Protect against infections.
• Protect against allergies.
• Lead to a higher IQ.
So apart from the rush of endorphins, what else can breastfeeding do for mums?
• Help them get their figure back.
• Reduce the risk of post-natal-depression.
• Reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and osteoporosis.
• Provide added contraceptive protection, leading to longer gaps between pregnancies.
And apart from getting to avoid night feeds, why else if breastfeeding good for Dads?
• Breast milk is the perfect food - no manufactured milk comes close.
• Breast milk is free!
• Baby 's dirty nappies are less smelly than formula fed babies
• Your sex life does not need to suffer!
• Your partner 's mood is likely to be more relaxed.
• You can avoid the expense of equipment and formula milk.
• However, dads must remember their partner needs support. Without it the chances of successful breastfeeding are dramatically reduced.
© Sharon Trotter
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