... would more women breastfeed?
Many women give up. If they were told that a lactation nurse at the hospital can help them with any problems for free, would it help?
If they knew the vast benefits for mom and baby, would it help?
some benefits:
reduces chances of SIDS, asthma, diabetes, obesity, etc.
healthier weight gain for child
they get immunites from mom
breastfed children are more confident
have higher scores by 5-10 pts on IQ tests
mom loses weight faster
mom has less chances of breast and ovarian cancer
There are just a small list of the benefits of breastfeeding. I know there are moms who's bodies or hectic schedules dont allow them to nurse, but if everyone was more educated on the subject, do you think it would help moms nurse longer, give up less, or decided to nurse instead of formula feed? Ive even heard some women say they think that formula is just as good as breat milk! Even the can of formula says its not, and should only be used if it HAS to
2007-02-25
14:07:35
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