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You might have encountered an ad that goes, “Breastfeeding is best up to two years…” Well, that is so true my dear mommies. Breastfeeding has a lot of benefits for our child in all aspect of his growth and development. Not only that, parents would also reap from its benefits too!

1. Colostrum, the very essential substance that breastmilk has contains nutrients necessary to strengthen the immune system of the child. Colostrum would be the very first thing that would come out from the mother’s breast, that is why it is important that the child will be able to get it from the mother, the very moment of child birth.

2. Breastfeeding can be very practical for your family, as far as expenses is concern. You can get to express your milk every now and then and stock up in the fridge. It has been proven that the freshness of breastmilk lasts for two months as long as it is not removed from the freezer. You don’t have to buy those expensive formula milk as a substitute for your breastmilk.

3. Breastfeeding is a bonding time between you and your baby. As you nurse your child with your milk, the baby gets to feel the warmth of your embrace and this contributes to the well- being of the child. As you sing him/her a lullaby, your feelings unite and your baby gets to have part of you on him/her. This makes you feel that joy and the fulfillment as mother.

However, there are pains to breastfeeding, I would say. But there are some tips as to how to overcome them.

1. Always clean your nipples. Have your petroleum jelly ready to treat them and moisturize them to ease the burn.

2. Eat warm soup and include in your diet foods like mussels, malunggay leaves to stimulate your glands and produce more milk for your baby’s meal.

3. Use nurser’s brassieres for easy breastfeeding and to avoid the discomfort and the hassle of breastfeeding especially when you are in public places. Always wear buttoned blouses as well.

4. Breast pads will always come in handy.

5. Choose the breast pump that you are most comfortable at. And be ready because they tend to become painful and they don’t give the same comfort to you as when you are with your baby.

6. Consult your OB GYNE if you have any discomforts or pains that you think are not normal anymore. Do not hesitate to ask questions if you have any doubts.

Nothing beats a bonding between a child and a mother. Breastfeeding is truly best for babies! (and for mommies too!)