1. It is free! Formula is expensive. Breast milk is absolutely free and the more you use, the more you make.
2. It is always ready and always the right temperature. The idea of getting up at 3:00am and making a bottle makes me anxious. I’d end up making it from dish soap and boiling it or something. There are no bottles to lug around on trips. If you are out and your baby needs to
eat, there is no prep.
3. It is best for baby. Breast milk is perfectly formulated to be perfect for baby and changes as they develop. It contains important antibodies as well. Formula is artificial and smells like someone vomited vitamins. Not right for my baby.
4. It is best for mommy. Breastfeeding helps you lose weight and shrinks your uterus down to normal size. It also helps protect against breast cancer.
5. It is a wonderful bonding experience. There is no way to describe how it feels to nourish your baby from your own body. The looks you get from your little one will last a lifetime.
6. It forces you to slow down and relax. You have to take the time to sit down and feed your baby, especially in the beginning. However, it can also be done on the run. You can breastfeed in football hold with one arm while making a sandwich with the other arm.
7. No one can do it except you. It is a special gift that you and you alone can give your baby. That is a magical feeling and your baby will be grateful for it.
8. It is unselfish. Breastfeeding is not always easy and it takes time, energy and effort. It can be very frustrating in the beginning. It is an art that you and your baby have to work together to develop. It makes you feel good to know that you did not choose an easy way out.
9. You can pump milk and someone else can feed your baby. You don’t always have to be there to give your baby your milk. This is helpful if you go back to work or need a night out.
10. It may prevent pregnancy. Exclusive breastfeeding every 4 hours provides natural birth control if your baby is less than 6 months old and your periods have not returned. Your periods may not return until you wean your baby. Please know that I got pregnant after my first period while still breastfeeding. So beware using it as a foolproof birth control.
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