Im 20 ftm. Going to breastfeed. I feel so much better knowing things now other than just the benefits breastfeeding provides. Thanks for the post.
Wow. Super information. Thank.you. and good luck to all of u mommys
Thanks so much for your post
Bumping this so more women see it!
Great post. Yes once you get over the first few days of it being a new thing it's usually smooth sailing. I nursed my daughter till she was 17 1/2 months. I'm due in 7 weeks with baby 2 and hope to have the same thing with him. Putting baby on your chest right after delivery and allowing them to nurse right away is the best thing ever! My daughter latched on within 20 minutes of being born. It's a natural thing for them to do so starting early really helps. And the bonding time is that much better
Very useful tips! Definitely relatch if it hurts! I did with my daughter and we breastfed for fourteen months. I watched my sister nurse her daughter (they weaned around eighteen months) and all that girl had in her mouth was nipple! Ouch! Don't be afraid to correct their latch, it's better for both of you in the long run!
Omg you rock! Thank you for the post. My due date is 9 days away and breast feeding has been on my mind constantly. This helps A LOT! :)
As a FTM who plans on breastfeeding I find this post very useful! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm feeling a lot more confident about breastfeeding now... although not looking forward to the discomfort. Thank you for this post!
Absolutely! These were just my tips but the benefits are endless both to you and baby including reduced risk or breast and cervical cancer, immunities for your baby, always available pacifier ;), no cleaning bottles, no cost of formula, quick post partial weight loss (I was at pre-pregnancy weight by 2 weeks post partum)... The list goes on!
This is very informative thank you, its very nice to hear a woman's experience, especially since you've tried more than once!!! ... I just want to add don't forget about the Oxytocin! Breastfeeding releases oxytocin "the feel good hormone" which creates a great bonding experience as well as right after giving birth, will help your uterus contract back down to normal and decrease risk for hemorrhage.