Should i breast feed?

Question

i know it is the best but im 16 i just stopped smoking and since im so young i dont want my boobies to be sagging if i breast feed will that happen?

Answer 1

Yes breast feeding helps you get back to your normal before pregnancy weight and it's also great for the baby.

Answer 2

I don't think breastfeeding a baby has anything to do with whether or not your boobs are going to sag. One day they are gonna sag, it happens to every woman (except those that get implants :) ) Anyways, breastfeeding is best nutritionally, you bond more with the baby, less chance of colic, less chance the baby with have reflux. One really good thing about breastfeeding that hasn't been mentioned yet, is that you don't have to worry about cleaning bottles, mixing formula, making sure the formula is the right temperature, don't have to pack bottles when out with the baby. Breast milk is readily available, always the right temperature. Even with going to school and/or work it pretty easy. Hard at first until you establish a routine. I breastfeed and I"m going back to school, I wouldn't have had it any other way!!!
But, you should consider what is best for you, you will have people tell you which is best based on what they did. Look at your situation and way the pros and cons of each. make a list.

Answer 3

Your breasts are going to change no matter what because of the changes that happen during pregnancy and because your milk will come in and you'll get engorged after the birth even if you don't breastfeed. Breastfeeding isn't what changes your breasts.....it's pregnancy and the engorgement immediately postpartum that ALL moms experience.

YES you should breastfeed. It is the healthiest thing for both you and your baby. Formula can't even begin to compare to breastmilk. Breastmilk is a live substance like blood. It changes from day to day and hour to hour to meet your specific baby's needs. Baby gets immunities through it to help prevent illness. And best of all.....not only is it the perfect food for your baby but it is FREE!

You should really see if there is a La Leche League group near you. See if you can get to a meeting or two before your baby arrives so you can learn more about breastfeeding and begin to develop a support system for after your little one arrives. The Leader will be glad to answer questions and help you for free. She may even be able to come see you once the baby is born and help make sure all is going well.

Although it's better not to smoke, you CAN smoke and breastfeed. As a matter of fact, it's better to smoke and breastfeed than it is to smoke and formula feed. (See the first link below.)

Answer 4

Babies born to young mothers statistically have more health problems. Breastfeeding will help you keep you baby healthy. If you are old enough to be having a baby then you are old enough to realize that from now on your life is not about you, but about your child. You will be a mom for the rest of your life and doing what is best for your child should be the biggest factor in deciding what you should do. The condition of your breasts are of little consequence compared to the health of your baby. That is really great that you stopped smoking, an excellent decision. I would encourage you to consider giving your baby up for adoption. There are so many childless couples in stable, loving, financially secure homes just aching to give a baby a good home. Many agencies arrange open adoptions so you would always know how your baby is and what he/she is doing. Plus, a lot of adoption agencies allow you, as the birth mom, to choose the adoptive couple. Think about it, especially if sagging breasts are of great concern to you.

Answer 5

I'm a Navy wife. Ignore the stupid twits who are being rude. And WIC does NOT have the legal right to "lecture" you about breast feeding. They are suppose to support what is best for mama and baby. Tell those breast feeding nazi's at the WIC office to STFU. Your doing what you feel is best for you and your baby. I couldn't breast feed my child, because I was on an anti-depressant. The med ends up in breast milk, and it would have made my son lethagic. It was not until my son was 16 months old, that I found out that I have celiac disease. This autoimmune disorder causes a huge nutritional deficiency. So in hind sight, he would not gotten all that needed from me nutritionally speaking. My motto is: Happy Mom=Happy Baby.

Answer 6

Yes. I think you should breastfeed your baby. I did and my son is one of the healthiest and most well adjusted child I know. He's 9 now. And I attribute a lot of it to breafeeding him. It's a great bonding experience for you both. I was also a young mother and I think that is even more reason that you should do it! It might be hard at first but just stay determined and you can do it. Ask for a consult with a lactation nurse at the hospital you deliver at. Good luck! Oh, and by the way, your boobs may sag either way- that's just genetics honey- nothin you can do about it!

Answer 7

No, it doesn't necessarily happen. Nursing is the best for your child...I did it for the first year of my daughters life, and while it could definitely be challenging, especially in the beginning..it was so worth it, I would do it again in a minute. She was never sick that first year..not even a sniffle. It forced me to sit....and just relax, which is hard to do with a newborn around. And, it provided such a wonderful mother/baby bond....

Do it if you can, but don't feel bad if you can't..it doesn't make you a bad mom. Sixteen and pregnant..wow. I hope you have someone around to help you out????

If you have ANY questions, you can drop me a line. Be sure to ask your doctor any questions you have, and the nurses at the hospital when you deliver are an excellent source of information. They can even set up a visiting nurse to come check on you and the baby...if you should wish.

and p.s...mine don't sag. :)
p.s. again: another bonus of nursing: your body snaps back into shape much quicker, as nursing contracts your uterus. And...you can eat, like, entire pizzas you are so hungry, and you don't gain wait, because your lovely little leech is taking all of it for you....at least that's how it was for me... :)

Answer 8

They do say it is best for the baby if you breastfeed. But take it from a mom who never did...I have 3 very healthy children ages 11, 5 and 2. None of them ever needed tubes in their ears or ever even had an ear infection. They are hardly ever sick. My son never gets a cold and has only had the flu twice in 11 years. I personally don't think that our diets or life styles today would provide the nutrition that we need to keep ourselves healthy let alone our baby. It's everyone's personal choice which is fine. I just want to let you know I chose not to breast feed and my children are healthy and vibrant. As for the bonding factor...your children will bond with you whether feeding from your breast or a bottle. Good Luck and don't let anyone discourage you for the choices that you make.

Answer 9

Go for it. Breast feeding is the best way to lose the baby fat! And really, you are young enough that you don't need to worry about your boobs sagging. You have alot of elasticity to your skin. You will feel very proud to accomplish and provide for your baby in such a way also. It's not as easy as you would think!

Answer 10

Theyre going to sag either way, because they fill up with milk whether you breast feed or not, but a lot of that can be avoided just by exercises and wearing good support bras.

Whether or not you should breast feed is totally up to you. It would save you money, it lowers your risk of ever getting breast cancer, its most easily digestable by the baby which means less spit up, less poo, and less colic.

But it is time consuming, you usually end up having to pump and store milk, and leaving the baby with caretakers for long periods of times means you have to pump in advance and pump while you're away so you dont get engorged.

its totally up to you :)