My Breast Friend Lactation
Breastfeeding Benefits You
- Lowers risk of many female cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis, endometriosis, arthritis, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's & many other diseases
- Saves time & money (an average of over $1,800 a year!)
- Contracts the uterus after birth = return to pre-pregnancy shape quicker
- Burns five hundred calories EVERY SINGLE DAY day
- May suppress ovulation to help space pregnancies
- Lowers stress levels & raises self esteem
- Facilitates immense bonding between you & your baby.
Breastfeeding Benefits Your Baby
- Custom made for your baby by your body
- Usually all the nutrition needed for the first six months
- Provides an important part of their diet for the first two years
- Contains specialized antibodies that help keep your baby healthy
- Less illness & quicker recovery from illness
- Reduces SIDS
- Reduces asthma, allergies, ear infections, obesity, type 2 diabetes, diarrhea, pneumonia, autism & more
- Promotes neurodevelopment = higher IQ
- Any amount of breast milk you give your baby is beneficial
Breastfeeding Benefits Our Community
- Contributes to better health for women & families
- Elicits mothering behaviors which can help families form tight bonds
- Reduces healthcare costs significantly
- Less sick moms & babies, less time missed from work
You Can Do It We Can Help
The first few days of breastfeeding can be challenging. It may often feel awkward & unnatural while you & baby learn. We can help you get off to a good start and will be there for you during your breastfeeding journey. Through latch difficulties, slow weight gain, low supply, over supply, nursing strikes, mastitis, weaning, etc., My Breast Friend Lactation is an ally here to help you be confident in your ability to feed your baby.