Okay I need pros and cons of breastfeeding. I haven’t really thought about it till recently and I’m nervous and worried to do it just because I know it’s alot of work and it could hurt but what’s y’all’s takes on it?
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2 Apr 2024
Benefits of Breastfeeding: All You Need to Know
Benefits of Breastfeeding: All You Need to Know
Breastfeeding is a remarkable journey that not only nurtures your baby but also provides a multitude of benefits for both you and your little one.
Let's dive into the incredible benefits of breastfeeding and discover why it's an exceptional choice for you and your baby!
Benefits for Your Baby: A Strong Start for a Healthy Future
Breast milk is specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of your baby, providing a wide range of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Here are some key benefits for your little one:
- Optimal nutrition: Breast milk contains the ideal balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins necessary for your baby's growth and development.
- Immune system boost: Breast milk is rich in antibodies and immune cells that help protect your baby from illnesses and infections, reducing the risk of respiratory infections, ear infections, allergies, and more.
- Digestive health: Breast milk is easily digested, promoting healthy bowel movements and reducing the likelihood of constipation.
- Brain development: Breast milk contains essential fatty acids, such as DHA, which support your baby's brain and nervous system development.
Benefits for You: Bonding, Health, and Convenience
Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for you as a mother, enhancing the bond with your baby and contributing to your overall well-being:
- Bonding and emotional connection: Skin-to-skin contact during breastfeeding releases hormones that foster a strong emotional bond between you and your baby.
- Postpartum recovery: Breastfeeding stimulates the release of oxytocin, which helps your uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and reduces postpartum bleeding.
- Reduced risk of certain diseases: Breastfeeding has been linked to a lower risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and postpartum depression.
- Convenience: Breastfeeding eliminates the need for bottle preparation, sterilization, and formula feeding, making it convenient for nighttime feedings and outings.
Additional Benefits: Environmental and Cost Savings! ♻️💰
Breastfeeding brings advantages beyond health and bonding. Consider these extra benefits:
- Environmental sustainability: Breastfeeding is eco-friendly, as it reduces waste from formula packaging and manufacturing processes.
- Cost savings: Breast milk is free! By breastfeeding, you can save money on formula expenses and feeding supplies.
Remember, breastfeeding is a personal decision, and every mother's journey is unique.
If you encounter challenges or have concerns, don't hesitate to seek support from healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, or breastfeeding support groups.
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Aliyah
5 May 2023
I breastfed and formula fed together in the past with my first 2. With all the milk scares, prices of formula, and benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mommy in general, it’s a really big goal of mine to exclusively breastfeed! What are some supplements or tricks and tips that you breastfeeding mommies can give me? I want to start milk production before baby comes!!!!
Danielle 🦦🪷
Most supplements you can’t/shouldn’t start until after baby is born. In the mean time you can keep hella hydrated, eat lots of oatmeal, flaxseeds, almonds, barley, lots of protein, chickpeas, lentils and leafy greens. Moringa tea. Red raspberry leaf tea (careful drinking while pregnant I’ve seen some ladies go into labor but that’s cuz their baby and uterus were ready. It’s really just meant to strengthen your uterus to help prepare for labor so a cup a day is fine). Homemade lactation cookies.
Once baby is born and you want to try supplements Legendairy is a good brand it’s fenugreek free (some women lose supply with fenugreek and others gain you’ll have to see where you land). There is mothers milk tea. Boobie superfoods is another brand I’ve seen good reviews on. I’ve used the Upspring drinks and liked those. Milkmakers is another brand with drinks, snacks and cookies. I’ve seen someone become an oversupplier with the Milky Momma products.
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Sam
Once the baby comes, then you can start that because you could be over supplier. But for me to keep up with breast-feeding I stay home so I can just EBF and I I pump when I can to keep up with my supply. Also, to keep up with your supply, you can drink body armor drink. So anything with coconut or oat is good for your supply.
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Miranda
3 Aug 2022
I need some encouragement breastfeeding momma's. My husband doesn't want to do half formula and half breast so I need some encouragement to keep on . It hard you know.?
Keisha "Da Pregnant" Doula
You can do it!
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Miranda
❤️🎉 Thank you
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Shamir
29 Jul 2022
Quick question who all breastfeeding? I breastfeed my first born and will be doing breastfeeding again... this time Iay need lacation teas or supplement to help me out
zaquana
This is my first pregnancy and I was doing both breastfeeding and bottle
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Kris
Breastfeeding baby #3
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🕸💀⛓ Trei ⛓ 🌹🦇
20 Jun 2022
Breastfeeding mamas, there is no need to give your child any extra water on hot days. Your milk already has all the water their little bodies need and the amount of water changes according to temperature.
Caitlynn
My husband actually told me this XD Turns out the babies saliva is what tells our bodies what needs to be changed in the milk.
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🕸💀⛓ Trei ⛓ 🌹🦇
I'm glad more people are learning this now. My Dad's generation were told by older family that giving water was necessary. Surprised me when two of my aunts suggested it to me in passing during separate phone calls.
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Lacorae
24 May 2022
For all my breastfeeding mommas, have any if you ever went through a loosing weight phase while breastfeeding? I feel even more like a skeleton then I ever have before. Idk what to really do about it besides slow down breast feeding for a while until I can get a little weight back and be able to get the nutrients in me that I need to pass on to my child. I'm seriously not earing right or something. I may need to try protein shakes but plant based.
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Somaira🇵🇷
1 May 2022
I decided to breastfeed for sure🥰 I was having doubts but, boobs don’t grow big for nothin 😭🤱🏽💓 I talked to my doctor about it it does have a lot of benefits, this is my first so I just didn’t know what to do but I think breastfeeding would be easier🤷🏽♀️
alyssa
Absolutely agree!! 🥰
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Linzie
4 Apr 2022
If anyone is just breastfeeding/pumping can I message you to ask a few questions I am really starting to get discouraged and just need advice or to know im not alone I'm a FTM with a 5 day old with jaundice
Juju
If you still need answers maybe I can help you
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