It makes your bond with your child stronger! Sometimes you’ll just stare into their face and hold their hand as they nurse, it’s almost like you two are connected still, like even though the umbilical cord was cut the nutrients from your body are still keeping them healthy and alive.

Lowers the risk of SIDS ( sudden infant death syndrome)

It’s not just for feeding your baby, sometimes they breastfeed to calm down, use us as a human pacifier or to simply sleep.

Breastmilk has antibodies specially designed for Your individual baby, it gives them protection against illnesses of all types ( even covid!)

Breastfeeding burns 500 calories a day on average!! ( though women who breastfeed tend to weigh more then those who don’t) that’s because there’s a fat storage your body does specifically to breastfeed! But don’t worry, as soon as you stop, that final 10 pound usually melts off.

Breastfeeding is better so your baby doesn’t become a picky eater! There’s diverse flavors in breastmilk, changing daily to whatever the mother eats, which helps the infant adapt to new flavors when it’s time to start food!

MEDICALLY, only 1–5% of women can’t breastfeed, but many mothers don’t due to lack of resources, and encouragement. People will be quick to offer formula, but they won’t be quick to encourage the on going breastfeeding journey. ( I was personally told by my family to have one case of formula just in case, but I told them no matter what I’m breastfeeding, and I take pride in the fact my son will never have formula!!

Staying hydrated, eating a healthy balanced diet, and pumping regularly keeps your milk supply high!

Fed is best!!! Of course, but if you are capable of breastfeeding, do it!!!