Breastfeeding is the best gift that you can give your child/children and even yourself.
Health-wise, it gives the best nutrition. For mommies, it’s relaxing/calming..therapeutic even. It helps you lose the pregnancy weight after as breastfeeding burns extra calories. It also helps your uterus return to it’s normal size. Most importantly, it lowers your risk of breast and ovarian cancer as well as osteoporosis.
Emotionally, the best bonding moment between a mother and a child is during breastfeeding. The joy, love and complete acceptance that you experience from it are priceless.
Financially, it could save you a lot of money.
You can learn more about breastfeeding on websites such as Kellymom and La Leche League International.
If you’re pregnant and are contemplating on breastfeeding, I say go for it.
For those who are already breastfeeding, keep it up and happy breastfeeding!