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You may wish to discuss with your partner some of the health concerns from both sides of your families as breastmilk and breastfeeding can make a significant difference to the development or severity of the conditions. For instance, there are a number of health benefits for the mother that are not widely publicized.- Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of some forms of breast cancer.
- During breastfeeding the hormone oxytocin is released, which not only helps the milk to let down but helps the uterus shrink more quickly, thereby preventing excessive bleeding.
- You will regain your figure more easily since some of your weight gain was intended to fuel breastfeeding - about 500 extra calories a day. This may be the only time in your life that you
can lose weight without exercising or dieting!
- Exclusive breastfeeding (no bottles offered to baby) delays menstruation giving you time to rebuild your iron stores.
- While breastfeeding, the mood enhancing hormone prolactin helps you to feel calmer and more relaxed, aiding you in meeting the constant demands of your baby and other life stresses.
While formula companies have worked hard to imitate properties of breastmilk, at best, it is an incomplete copy.
(Acknowledgement to Francie Hickmont, Mother Mates)
E-Mail: Breast Is Best
Created by Ana Tirolese, R.G.D. E-mail: Ana Tirolese
Last update: November25, 1999
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