Breastfeeding.

[cassidy_]

I want to breastfeed because of the many benefits it has but I'm kind of concerned. I'm young and a first time mom. Will this affect anything? Like, is it safe for me to breastfeed, being that I'm still young myself? Any advice!

[m_mari]

Pick up some lanolin it helps with dry/cracked nipples...

[cassidy_]

I guess I must prepare myself, lol. The pros outweigh the cons and now that I have the reassurance I needed, I most definitely want to breastfeed! Thank you :)

[m_mari]

Yes you can! :) I breastfed my son at 15. It only hurts if its a bad latch or at the very beginning when you're getting used to it. Engorgement hurts more... (or at least it did for me)

[062914]

Oh it hurts lol, nipples get cracked, can get clogged which hurts like hell bt breastfeeding has a lot of good benefits.

[cassidy_]

Thanks. This really gave me the encouragement I needed! One more question: I've heard it hurts.. like really bad or?

[GeekMom1213]

Totally safe. Actually decreases your risk of cancer later in life. It also helps your uterus contract after delivery, lessen your bleeding time, and can delay the return of your menstrual cycle (though you can still be VERY fertile - don't believe the old stories that you can't get pregnant while breastfeeding). It helps to regulate your hormones and cam decrease the likelihood of postpartum depression. Breastfeeding is the best choice you can make for yourself and your baby.

[junebby2014]

Yup totally safe my lil cousin just gave birth to a bby boy and she bbreastfeeding shes only 14

[ash060115]

I think breastfeeding would be a fantastic start for you to give your baby x