Best?! It's Amazing

[General pages on this topic include this one from UNICEF, and this from LLL.]

BREAST IS BEST

First of all: it's important to understand that Breast isn't best... it's simply the normal way to feed a baby. It's the standard, which makes anything else sub-standard.

Breastfeeding is good for every part of baby's body--from the brain to the nappy area. Here's a list:

Alcohol

Official advice here from La Leche League on whether to combine alcohol and breastfeeding your children. In common with other agencies, they basically say it's OK "within reason". It is always wise to inform yourself, so that you can understand your choices.

It hurts. Help!

When meditating over a disease, I never think of finding a remedy for it, but, instead, a means of preventing it: Louis Pasteur

The site PhD in Parenting has a nice thorough article about the issue of pain.

Or perhaps you'd rather check out what Dr. Jack Newman or KellyMom have to say.
Or this article: "9 things your nipples wish you knew about them!"

I'm still working on this page.  Why not let me know what I'm missing?

Causes of pain.

• The latch or positioning of your baby at your breast is the first thing to examine.
  
  

Just say No!

It can be a temptation to give a supplemental bottle to a child. It can be a huge daunting challenge to feed this hungry babe all by yourself, can't it?
On the other hand, it's also a great feeling to know that this beautiful bouncing baby is 'all your own work'!!

We love to invest in manufactured things, but don't see the real thing with which we are trying to substitute... It's right there, and it's free!
Mothers' confidence in their ability to 'do it all' can be knocked back easily. So here's some notes to help you remember why...

"Breastmilk: made for your Best Baby!"