(comments from moms of the La Leche League of Central Oahu group)
Breastfeeding is Practical:
- No hassle or worry about preparation of formula, nothing to sterilize, heat up, clean up
- Breastfeeding is available anytime, anyplace
- Breastfeeding is instant gratification for baby
- Often delays the return of your period
- No worry about baby getting good nutrition
- Economical (it’s free!)
- Helps with losing pregnancy weight
Breastfeeding Deepens Attachment:
- Helps at birth to bond and overcome the newness for baby and mother
- Hormones released during breastfeeding makes you feel good
- Helps you reconnect with your baby during tough times
- Love how baby looks into your eyes during nursing
- Skin to skin contact enhances bond
- Helps baby feel better when they are tired, hungry or hurt
- Nice knowing there’s always something to do to help your baby, a “quick fix”
Breastfeeding Helps You Know How To Be a Mother:
- Gives confidence in mothering abilities
- You’re more in tune with your baby so you can pick up on their cues sooner
- Perseverance through difficulties shows your strength and helps you confront challenges
- Opportunities for mother-to-mother bonding
- More reliance on your maternal instincts, takes outside pressure off and reassure you that you’re doing a good job
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