Everyone who knows me, knows I state the three things I LOVE about the birth
world. Birth, Placentas, and Breastfeeding. I am very fascinated by it. I think it all comes down to the part of what the body can do. Think about it like this.
The female body was created and you are able to create life with the help of
man and are able to give birth. Deliver another human body that might lead
on to do the same thing within the next 30 years from that moment. Then you
have placentas and that is something your body has created all to support
that new life. It’s a new organ. It’s entirely made for 9 months and then
you deliver that organ. And if you get pregnant again your body makes a
NEW one.
But then you have breastfeeding, growing up I knew what the human body was for but not as powerful as the vast knowledge I know now about the breast. I could talk for hours about breastfeeding.
But what are the benefits for mom?
- Aides Uterine Shrinkage
- Burning Calories/Body Fat Distribution
- Can Save Time & Money
- Lowers Risk of Breast, Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer
- Minimizes Risk of Heart Disease
- Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis and other Autoimmune Disorders
- Reduces Risk of Type Two Diabetes
- Reduces Uterine Bleeding
But that is just limited to mom. Can you imagine that your body has the power to help you? Besides the money and time thing.
But what about baby? How can this help your baby?
- Helps Preemies
- Breastfeed babies sleep quicker after night feeding
- Helps Brain Development
- Breastfeeding creates a type of bond
- Helps with the immune system
I would look into more information from KellyMom for breastfeeding. I am learning a lot through my training from H.E.R.B.A.L It has been a whirlwind of how much information is out there.
Have you thought of breastfeeding?
