Why Breastfeed?How long to do you have? Really, I could go on and on and on about the advantages of breastfeeding. I am so sold on breastfeeding that I can take your disadvantages and turn them into advantages breastfeeding. Like the statement, "I wont get enough sleep" Oh yes, you will if you sleep when the baby sleeps. So I decided not to even entertain any negatives on this website. Looking for an out, look elsewhere. I will not be the one who says it is ok to formula feed. I firmly believe every baby deserves breastmilk. That is why I advocate for human breast milk banks. If for some reason you cannot provide your baby with breastmilk, there is means by which you can obtain human milk for your child. Human Milk Banks
How long should I breastfeed? My hope for you is for you to breastfeed "as much as you can for as long as you can". One year is my MINIMUM recommendation to my clients. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for a year It is a proven fact, that infant mortality is higher in formula fed babies. So it could be said..... And for all you Dads out there breastfeeding will SAVE YOU MONEY! Formula costs around $200/month! ALSO,Babies who are breasfed exclusively are not sick as often so that means: less doctors visits =$, less prescriptions = $ , less time off work = $.
Here are 101 more reasons to breasfeed Breastfeeding Myths Back from Why Breasfeed to askthelactationconsultant.com
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