It is Cool to Breastfeed
By juliejohnson | Category: The Journey of Motherhood
For some reason we like to know how celebrities live and if they do the same things we are do as normal people. We hear of their fashion, dating, and, surprisingly, we also hear who is breastfeeding their babies. In a world so caught up in vanity, a lot of Hollywood moms obviously think it is cool to breastfeed their children. Even though these moms give their children the best education, the most expensive clothes and the most professional nannies money can buy, breastmilk doesn’t cost a thing.
The wonderful thing about breastfeeding is that no matter what financial background we come from, each baby receiving their mothers’milk is receiving the same advantages. It is no surprise to anyone that breastmilk is superior then artificial baby milk. Do we really know what those advantages are? Babies who are receiving breastmilk will not only have less incidences of diarrhea, ear infections, bladder infections, or RSV, but are also less likely to get asthma, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, or Crones disease as adults. Brain development and higher IQ are added bonuses. Basically, whatever family diseases run in your family, you protect your child from those particular health concerns when you breastfeed. That would certainly explain rock star Gwen Stephani saying, “Breastfeeding gives her super human powers.”
Please share immediate advantages you’ve seen in your breastfeeding experience that have been beneficial for you or for your baby.
Julie Johnson
CAPPA’s Certified Lactation Educator and Trainer
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Lamaze childbirth educator
doula
mom
owner of Birth and Breastfeeding Solutions
I’ve found that it is very calming for both me and my son. I also know that the cuddle time is not going to last forever, so I cherish every second of it!
My first son is now 2 and he has only had one ear infection. I am so glad that I was able to breastfeed him for that first year.
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You mentioned several, but one of the best things for me is that I’m portable, bottles/formula are not. I can feed my daughter anywhere and I don’t have to pack feeding items, just me!
Ditto on the sickness thing – my son has only had 1 ear infection (a few months after I weaned him) and my daughter has not been sick before.
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Yes it is great to have milk ready to go at any time, I second Jenna’s comments.
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My daughter is almost two and has been sick twice. I was hesitant but am SO glad I did it for 15 months.
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