We had a great meeting today and a good turn out! Remember how cool it was to read what the little candy hearts said when they were stuffed into each Valentine in grade school? “Hugs,” “My Baby,” “Hot Mama” Well, they actually apply to breastfeeding mothers! Think about this the next time you grab a handful of those yummy treats!
Toddlers breastfeed for many of the same reasons infants breastfeed: for nutrition, comfort, security, for a way to calm down and for reassurance. Mothers breastfeed their toddlers for many of the same reasons they breastfeed their infants: they recognize their children’s needs, they enjoy the closeness, they want to offer comfort, and they understand the health benefits. (See the FAQ, “What are the Benefits of Breastfeeding My Baby?” for more information.) The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that “Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child..” * The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend that babies be breastfed for at least two years.
Your breasts produce colostrum beginning during pregnancy and continuing through the early days of breastfeeding. This special milk is yellow to orange in color and thick and sticky. It is low in fat, and high in carbohydrates, protein, and antibodies...
Everyone knows that babies need lots of love and attention, and breastfeeding is a perfect, natural way to accomplish this!! There are many benefits that a baby receives from breastfeeding.
The act of breastfeeding uses the muscles in the face and jaw, which promotes proper facial, jaw and tooth development. (Saves money on orthodontia as a teenager!!)
When the topic of breastfeeding comes up, most people automatically think of the benefits to the nursing baby. However, there are many benefits that the mother receives as well.
When the baby latches on after birth, the stimulation releases...
We were all set to discuss the importance of Breastfeeding within the 1st hour after birth, however we didn’t have one mother show up! Guess the business of the Holidays has arrived early. We really hope that we’ll see more...
La Leche League of Northern Arizona is a group of women who meet and support each other in their desire to feed their babies in the best possible way. We meet every month in the towns of Cottonwood, Flagstaff, and Prescott.
You can read more about our group here