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In honor of Breastfeeding Month, here are some key things you should know about breastfeeding--its benefits to moms and babies:
For moms: Without traumatic history, breastfeeding is pleasurable (humans would have died off if it were not). And it protects mom’s health (e.g., decreases chances of breast cancer and Alzheimer's).
For babies, it’s not just “food.” It has thousands of ingredients vital for optimal health that contribute to building the immune system and brain systems for higher intelligence and sociality.
Here is a beautifully-written new book that gives the inside story, , by Rachel Rainbolt:
Here are posts on specific breastfeeding issues that include lots of data and references:
It’s Breastfeeding Week: Why should you care?
Your assumptions about infant formula are probably wrong
Myths you probably believe about infant formula
The TREMENDOUS Benefits of Doing What is Normal: Breastfeeding
5 Things You Thought You Knew about Breastfeeding
The REAL Truth about Breastfeeding
In Light of Last Week's Posts: Is Pushing* Formula Evil?
Breastmilk Wipes Out Formula: Responses to Critical Comments
Talk About Breastfeeding With Your Family, Friends and Doctor
