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Breastfeeding is a natural phenomenon that will help strengthen the bond between you and your newborn baby. Its benefits are highly documented. Your baby will receive the perfect level of nutrition from your breast milk and you will receive the physical and psychological benefits that come from knowing you are providing the most essential ingredients to your baby. Your body is developed for breastfeeding and your baby is born with an ability to latch onto you and begin sucking. However, it is quite common to experience some challenges when you first begin breastfeeding. Don't give up, seek advice and help -- and you and your baby will profit!


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blue22d says:

As a mom who breast feed her son, all for it! The bonding is wonderful. If you physically can do it....what could be better for both mom and babe.

spirituality says:

Is there any reason to be against breastfeeding?

MarcNorris says:

My wife breast fed all of our three children and they are much healthier than their cousins who were all bottle fed. Not to mention the convenience in the middle of the night - no running down the stairs to heat up a bottle.

Evelyn_Saenz says:

Breastfeeding is healthy and the easiest way to take care of your baby. Tuck the baby into a sling and you are set to go anywhere.

rwoman says:

Breastfeeding my son was a special time and I am so glad I went that route. I know some women experience difficulty and I hate that they don't get the same experience but I highly recommend every mother at least try to breastsfeed.

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Breastfeeding Answers For You 

If you are a soon-to-be mother, you may be experiencing a bit of anxiety about breastfeeding your newborn baby. Perhaps you have heard the stories of mothers who were simply unable to feed their baby. While this does happen on occasion, remember that breastfeeding is one of the more natural experiences you will ever have. Your body is made with breastfeeding in mind. For example, did you know that your breasts begin making milk for your baby weeks before your baby is born? If you're worried about the baby's ability to feed from you, don't be! They are born with a natural sucking reflex that will allow them to begin eating almost immediately. For more information on why breastfeeding is a good choice for you and your baby, click here:

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Evelyn_Saenz wrote...

Breastfeeding is best for both the child and the mother.

This lens is featured on Mothering Magazine: Support for Natural Parenting.

ReplyPosted August 25, 2009

blue22d wrote...

Great lens. Five stars. I hope moms everywhere can breast feed as it is truly an experience...I can't say enough about the bonding.

ReplyPosted July 06, 2009

Joan4 wrote...

Important information for sure! well presented. Lensrolling to my Nursing Pajamas!

ReplyPosted September 17, 2008

Evelyn_Saenz wrote...

Nursing babies are welcome anywhere. We certainly enjoy it when they come on A Walk in the Woods.

ReplyPosted May 27, 2008

Petee wrote...

A much needed lens and something expecting fathers heed to know!

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