Advantages of BreastfeedingThere are many advantages of breastfeeding.We always seem to focus on the benefits to baby so in this article I will discuss the many benefits to mom of breast feeding.In the beginning from the first nursing after birth, it actually causes the uterus to contract. This speeds recovery. Less lactating moms have post birth bleeding problems. This is why many nursing moms’ tummies look flatter sooner than bottle moms. Yes, you may feel some mild contraction pain when nursing the first few times after delivery.Even more reasons to nurse:
Want to learn more or review the studies? Everyone wants to know if lactation will make you lose weight. Yes and no. Breastfeeding will help your uterus to shrink down to walnut size quickly. And yes, nursing does cause you to burn some extra calories. BUT, your body will carry approximately 5-8 pounds of extra poundage while nursing to help you make nutritious milk. So you may get thinner quickly but if you get on the scale it make be difficult to achieve those prepregnancy weights prior to weaning. Learn more about a healthy diet while breastfeeding. What about the baby, how does receiving breast milk impact the baby's health? Read this article on Breastfeeding Benefits for Baby Go from Advantages of Breastfeeding to Why Breastfeed page |
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