The best things about breastfeeding
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Why I loved breastfeeding my children.
There are lots of important scientific reasons why breastfeeding is wonderful for mothers and babies. But I'm writing this page to talk about my personal reasons for loving breastfeeding so much.
I started breastfeeding because I thought it was the smartest thing to do. I continued because it was a wonderful experience.
Artwork: Jeune mère by Désiré François Laugée. Public domain.
I started breastfeeding because I thought it was the smartest thing to do. I continued because it was a wonderful experience.
Artwork: Jeune mère by Désiré François Laugée. Public domain.
Great things about breastfeeding
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"Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond."
World Health Organization
If YOU are (or were) a breastfeeding mom
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This is your space to tell us your favorite things about breastfeeding. Go!
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Senora_M
Jan 27, 2012 @ 11:24 pm | delete
- Thanks for a great lens! Breastfeeding has been good and easy for me and all three of my kids! It's a great bonding time!
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Dec 19, 2010 @ 8:29 am | delete
- At the risk of sounding like a bad mother, I will be the one to add that in addition to all the other great things...its a whole lot easier than making formula and cleaning bottles. Its also a money saver.
And it was a warm sweet time!
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According to UNICEF, the nation with the highest rate of continued breastfeeding is Nepal.
Some other breastfeeding pages on Squidoo
There are some lovely lenses right here on Squidoo that give breastfeeding advice and encouragement.
Resources for breastfeeding moms
- La Leche League International
- The pioneer organization for breastfeeding support.
- Breastfeeding page from womenshealth.gov
- Uncle Sam wants your baby to have the best! Breastfeeding information and support from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Some nice breastfeeding books
Who's tweeting about breastfeeding?
Check out my home birth page!
I also have a page where I list my favorite things about giving birth at home.
Say hello!
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Dec 19, 2010 @ 8:31 am | delete
- I gave my daughter no solid food until she was at least 6 months old. I couldn't do anything but breast feed, because she would put nothing rubber in her mouth. She wouldn't use a pacifier, she wouldn't use a rubber nipple. I had to give her water with a shot glass because it was the only thing small enough to put to her lips. I guess once she got a taste of me, she was a gourmet and wouldn't settle for less!
And it was a great time.
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sandyspider
Feb 19, 2010 @ 11:19 pm | delete
- Great topic.
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emmalarkins
Feb 19, 2010 @ 12:26 pm | delete
- Makes me wish I was a mom :)
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rms
Feb 19, 2010 @ 7:08 am | delete
- Hello! Great topic choice! I bottle fed my boys. It was the popular choice at the time. I think we know better now.
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