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Is Breast-Feeding For You?

This can be a rather controversial topic among new parents, as the decision to breast feed comes with certain advantages and disadvantages. Primarily, breast feeding can occur anywhere at any time, meaning that you may find yourself on a park bench giving your child lunch or dinner. Some people look negatively upon this, but for the most part people understand that a child needs to eat.

The reality is that breast milk is the best food you can provide your baby. In fact, during the first few days following birth it is the only milk you should be feeding your baby. This is because your body is producing Colostrum, a high-calorie substance that provides the energy your baby will need to get started in the real world. Along with the high calorie content, Colostrum also has antibodies, proteins, and other vitamins and minerals that help “jack up” your child’s immune system.

Your milk is also beneficial to your child in other ways aside from a “feeding” context. Formula does a good job in providing vitamins, minerals, and proteins that your baby needs, but only a mother’s milk contains antibodies and other innately human compounds that can’t be replicated elsewhere. It has been proven time and time again that breast-fed babies are more resilient to disease, illness, and even minor cuts and bruises. Not only that, but the baby loves the sensation of skin and being close to its mother.