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I breastfed my girls. It's really really great for mom and baby! It will keep baby healthy, not too fat, good digestion....many benefits. It is not easy to get started.......get the book The Breastfeeding Handbook....read it before you have the baby and keep it handy after for questions that you may have. Also, make sure you feel comfortable nursing BEFORE you leave the hospital....ask for the lactation specialist to come help you in the hospital......ask her about a breastfeeding support group or contact your local Le Leche League. Go to meetings before and after you have baby. It will MAJORLY help you when you are feeling unsure. Get your husband onboard as your support system. Women who's husbands are supportive of their breastfeeding efforts nurse longer. It's cheaper than formula too!!!!!!!!! It can be very difficult to get started, but once you get rolling it's great....no bottles in baby bag...no getting out of bed in the middle of the night....no baby screaming while you are trying to prepare a bottle. The best thing to do is just get yourself prepared and psyched. If it's hard at first set a time frame for yourself...like, I will nurse the first 6 weeks...when you make it that far, tell yourself, two more weeks...before you know it you will be an old pro!

2007-03-15 13:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by DuneFL 3 · 0 0

Breastfeeding is THE BEST thing you could possibly do for your baby but it doesn't necessarily come naturally to us. I suggest you find a Le Leleche League Leader or Lactation consultant in your area. The hospital should be able to give you a name and number. That way you will be prepared and have someone to call on if or when you need help. The book "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" is great. Study up before the baby is born so you will know what to expect.

And the guy who responded is right , breastfeeding is the only way for your baby to get the EXACT nutrients he/she needs. Your breast will produce exactly what YOUR baby needs. Isn't that awesome!

Don't be scared, just get yourself prepared before the comes. I wish you lots of luck with the new baby.

2007-03-15 13:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 0 0

Breastfeeding is a new experience, and definetly scarey. But as history shows us, it's a natural thing. The more you stress the less likely you are to produce a mass amount of milk after giving birth. If it doesn't work for you there are plenty of other options available to feed your baby. Formula makes life easier. The bond you have with your child won't change because you never breastfeed.

2007-03-15 13:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by 2bdelightful 1 · 0 0

If you are scared then do what you are doing already...keep asking questions. It is a natural thing and God made it so that it won't be too difficult to figure out. I think it is a wonderful idea if you can, because it will help the childs immune system more than any other milk. It gives them extra nutrition for a good healthy start. Don't feel guilty if you decide not to though, just give your child the best nutrition available to give. You will have a healthy baby. Good Luck and God bless.

2007-03-15 13:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by Suzie 2 · 0 0

I breastfed my last baby, but the first two were bottle fed. All three are very healthy children. Both the breastfed baby and the bottlefed baby have eczema (a skin condition) and asthma. Brestfeeding has been proven to reduce the risk of asthma and allergies but doesn't out and out prevent them. If you want to, do it. It is good for you and helps you burn extra calories and shed unwanted pregnancy pounds. If you don't want to, modern day formula is very very healthy, packed full of vitamins and nutrition and the calories and fat that all babies need. What it comes down too, is do what is right for you and your baby.

2007-03-15 13:25:54 · answer #5 · answered by sexyheater 3 · 0 0

Its normal to be really scared. Just let things come as they do. Breastfeeding is great for both you and baby.

2007-03-15 13:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I'm for it. Some babies do not take to it easily, and I will try my best to do it, unless the baby won't take to it. My reasons are because it's healthy, etc, but I will also use a breastpump and let my family feed the baby too. Hope it goes my way though lol, gope the baby takes to it. Sometimes they won't. Sometimes ur breast does get really sore, which causes some moms to stop.

2007-03-15 13:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by Lorelei's Mommy ( & prego) 5 · 0 0

I have breastfed all three of my sons. It was a very special time for my husband and I. He enjoyed sitting and talking with me and cooing and watching the baby. He sometimes did his best to make the baby laugh at times.

It was really hard at first. It takes time to get the hang of it. Some babies get it right off. Others (especially babies with a small mouth or that are born early) take some time to learn how to latch and suck. It also takes up to six weeks for your nipples to adjust to the "abuse" for lack of a better word. But it is so worth it. It is a special bond that I really can't describe. And I wouldn't trade that for anything!

I know that some women just can't nurse. My mom was one of them. And it is okay if you can't. But it is worth it to try! Good luck!!

2007-03-15 13:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 2 · 1 0

I loved it! There is nothing weird about it and it is so relaxing once you and the baby get the hang of it. You will be nervous until you just give it a try. Within a week, you'll be a pro!

2007-03-15 13:28:45 · answer #9 · answered by Silver B 3 · 1 0

im a guy, so that makes it a lil difficult with the whole process, but, from what i know, breast feeding is the only way for a child to get the exact nutrients he needs, and no baby formula can substitute it..

2007-03-15 13:24:40 · answer #10 · answered by elmeromike 1 · 0 0

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