Breastfeeding

Breastfed is Bestfed!

            The American Academy of Pediatrics are staunch supporters of breastfeeding. Long before formula was considered a good idea, infants were nourished by mama, and mama only. The advantages of breastmilk over any other kind of “nourishment” are overwhelming. These include health, nutritional, immunologic, developmental, psychological, social, economical, and environmental benefits! Nursed babies show a higher immunity towards illnesses, diseases, and allergies. Nursing your child will create a close bond between you and instill a trust and respect that is otherwise hard to reach.  Breastfeeding has also been linked to possible enhancement of creativity, critical thinking, and other cognitive skills.

             Good for Mama and Mama Earth, too!

Breastfeeding isn’t only good for the nursed, but also the nurser! It increases the level of oxytocin, speeding up the post-partum healing process. Recent research demonstrates that lactating women have an earlier return to their normal weight, stronger bones post-menopause, and reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers. The average formula-fed baby will cost her parents roughly $855.00/year on formula alone (see our cloth diapering info page to find out how natural parenting saves $$!).