Why Should You Breastfeed?

Why Should You Breastfeed?

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We all have our own choices and decisions to make every day. The same is true when it comes to feeding our family, especially our little ones. While some want to formula-feed their babies, some choose to either mix-feed or exclusively breastfeed their little ones. Claim Your 20 Free Pregnancy Tests – Click Here

If you are pregnant and still can’t decide whether to breastfeed or formula feed, here are a few reasons why one should consider breastfeeding when your baby comes out.

Breast milk is free

Compared to the formula, breast milk doesn’t need to be bought. It is absolutely free and is no hassle. It’s a gift you receive as soon as you become a mother. Being able to breastfeed is an opportunity not all moms can have.

With breast milk, you can feed your child anytime you want. No washing of any feeding bottles, no warming of any formulas, no mixing anything – breast milk is always fresh and ready to use.

Breast milk contains antibodies

The most painful part of being a mom is seeing your child sick. This is why parents want to be able to protect their little ones from any possible illnesses as much as possible. Breast milk has colostrum which helps the baby’s body fight against infection and germs. Newborns have immature digestive systems. Colostrum delivers its nutrients in a very concentrated low-volume form.

 

Breast milk creates bond

Breastfeeding moms find breastfeeding time as one of the ways to bond with their little one. Many moms can say that breastfeeding is one of the reasons for the closeness that they have with their kids. Breast milk creates this bond that only a mom and a baby can have.

Breast milk is a natural birth control

Let’s say you just had a baby. Are you ready for another one yet? No? But you don’t want to put chemical birth control in your body? Then breastfeeding may be the key for you. Easy, natural birth control that can bring you up to a year of birth control so you don’t get pregnant again quickly after birth. Many breastfeeding moms can attest to the efficacy of breastfeeding as their natural birth control during the first six months up to a year from birth.

Breastfeeding is unfortunately not for everyone. For some moms, they are unable to breastfeed due to health-related reasons. Some do say their bodies do not produce enough milk for their babies, however, there are those who are willing to do everything just to be able to produce breastmilk. If you consider breastfeeding your babies, these are the reasons why you should.

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Dr. Prabha Sahgal, MD
Dr. Prabha Sahgal, MD | ConceiveEasy
Dr. Prabha Sahgal MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Sahgal holds a B.S. degree from MIT in molecular biology and currently serves on the ConceiveEasy board of directors.

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