As many women know, mother’s milk is an amazing substance! It has been shown to be a powerful fighter against many childhood illnesses and diseases, as well as offering health protection into adulthood! Breastfeeding also provides the mother with long term, compounded health benefits! So what could be more amazing than that???
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...
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...
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 and Flagstaff.
You can read more about our group here