i should of course point out the obvious - breastfeeding is earth-friendly!
here are two wonderful links that talk about it -
Breastmilk: the perfect renewable resource
and
from La Leche League
a few of the highlights - "The undermining of breastfeeding is the destruction of a natural resource and should therefore be seen in the same light as logging in the rainforests or overfishing our seas and rivers."
"If 50% of infants born in Canada (total births about 400,000 per year) are bottlefed for six months, then more than 15 million tin cans would be discarded."
Showing posts with label lactivism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lactivism. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
stem cells found in breastmilk
it is a beautiful thing to see research being done into the benefits of breastmilk.
but the benefits could extend beyond the nursing relationship between mother and child.
in australia, scientists have found stem cells in breastmilk - STEM CELLS! this could perhaps usher in an age of stem cell research without the ethical questions.
it is time to return to the things our body produce to bring health - that it should be from mothers' milk seems just that sweeter
here is the link to the article
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20081102-16879.html
but the benefits could extend beyond the nursing relationship between mother and child.
in australia, scientists have found stem cells in breastmilk - STEM CELLS! this could perhaps usher in an age of stem cell research without the ethical questions.
it is time to return to the things our body produce to bring health - that it should be from mothers' milk seems just that sweeter
here is the link to the article
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20081102-16879.html
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
passionate about breastfeeding
callum and i had a very rough start with breastfeeding. being in the nicu, and born without a sucking reflex, he was whisked away from me minutes after he was born.
i pumped exclusively for 2.5 months before he learned to latch for good. i never knew something natural could be so difficult. i'd sometimes pump for an hour, take an hour off and pump again 10-12 times a day i was pumping in order to have enough breastmilk for my son. i often cried while pumping. the motor was loud enough to drown out the sounds of my despair. but i wanted him to have breastmilk, and only breastmilk. the fact that nothing about his coming into the world came close to what i would have hoped for, i would at least commit to this. so i did.
i was told i'd lose my supply if i didn't take drugs - WRONG
i was told i'd probably quit because you can't just pump - WRONG
i was told i would need a lactation consultant to get him to latch - WRONG
WRONG WRONG WRONG
no one told me breastfeeding could be so hard
this is just part of why i am so passionate about breastfeeding, and here are a few of the 101 Reasons To Breastfeed Your Baby (from promom.org)
1. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends it
5. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of breast cancer
10. Breast milk contains immunities to diseases and aids in the development of baby's immune system.
14. Nursing helps mom lose weight after baby is born
15. Pre-term milk is specially designed for premature infants
16. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend it
17. Breastfeeding protects against Crohn's disease
18. Formula feeding increases risk of baby developing type I (juvenile, insulin-dependent) diabetes.
21. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing ovarian cancer
22. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing endometrial cancer
23. Formula feeding increases chances of baby developing allergies
24. Breast milk lowers risk of baby developing asthma
27. Breastfeeding protects baby against diarrheal infections
28. Breastfeeding protects baby against bacterial meningitis
29. Breastfeeding protects baby against respiratory infections
30. Formula fed babies have a higher risk of developing certain childhood lymphomas
31. Breastfeeding decreases chances of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
32. Breastfeeding decreases child's chances of contracting Hodgkins disease
33. Breastfeeding protects baby against vision defects
34. Breastfeeding decreases chances of maternal osteoporosis in later life
39. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing ulcerative colitis
40. Breast milk protects against hemophilus b. virus
44. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing necrotizing enterocolitis
52. Breast milk acts like a natural tranquilizer for baby
53. Breastfeeding acts like a natural tranquilizer for mom
59. Fewer waste packaging products
65. Natural pain relief for baby
77. Facilitates proper dental and jaw development
80. Better speech development
86. Contains no synthetic growth hormones
87. Lack of breastfeeding associated with multiple sclerosis
88. Less chance of inguinal hernia
93. Protects mothers against anemia (iron deficiency)
96. Breast milk is good for combatting eye infections
97. Breast milk is a good natural antibiotic for wounds
101. It's what breasts were designed for!
For the medical resources, and all of the 101 reasons to breastfeed your baby... http://www.promom.org/
i pumped exclusively for 2.5 months before he learned to latch for good. i never knew something natural could be so difficult. i'd sometimes pump for an hour, take an hour off and pump again 10-12 times a day i was pumping in order to have enough breastmilk for my son. i often cried while pumping. the motor was loud enough to drown out the sounds of my despair. but i wanted him to have breastmilk, and only breastmilk. the fact that nothing about his coming into the world came close to what i would have hoped for, i would at least commit to this. so i did.
i was told i'd lose my supply if i didn't take drugs - WRONG
i was told i'd probably quit because you can't just pump - WRONG
i was told i would need a lactation consultant to get him to latch - WRONG
WRONG WRONG WRONG
no one told me breastfeeding could be so hard
this is just part of why i am so passionate about breastfeeding, and here are a few of the 101 Reasons To Breastfeed Your Baby (from promom.org)
1. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends it
5. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of breast cancer
10. Breast milk contains immunities to diseases and aids in the development of baby's immune system.
14. Nursing helps mom lose weight after baby is born
15. Pre-term milk is specially designed for premature infants
16. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend it
17. Breastfeeding protects against Crohn's disease
18. Formula feeding increases risk of baby developing type I (juvenile, insulin-dependent) diabetes.
21. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing ovarian cancer
22. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing endometrial cancer
23. Formula feeding increases chances of baby developing allergies
24. Breast milk lowers risk of baby developing asthma
27. Breastfeeding protects baby against diarrheal infections
28. Breastfeeding protects baby against bacterial meningitis
29. Breastfeeding protects baby against respiratory infections
30. Formula fed babies have a higher risk of developing certain childhood lymphomas
31. Breastfeeding decreases chances of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
32. Breastfeeding decreases child's chances of contracting Hodgkins disease
33. Breastfeeding protects baby against vision defects
34. Breastfeeding decreases chances of maternal osteoporosis in later life
39. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing ulcerative colitis
40. Breast milk protects against hemophilus b. virus
44. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing necrotizing enterocolitis
52. Breast milk acts like a natural tranquilizer for baby
53. Breastfeeding acts like a natural tranquilizer for mom
59. Fewer waste packaging products
65. Natural pain relief for baby
77. Facilitates proper dental and jaw development
80. Better speech development
86. Contains no synthetic growth hormones
87. Lack of breastfeeding associated with multiple sclerosis
88. Less chance of inguinal hernia
93. Protects mothers against anemia (iron deficiency)
96. Breast milk is good for combatting eye infections
97. Breast milk is a good natural antibiotic for wounds
101. It's what breasts were designed for!
For the medical resources, and all of the 101 reasons to breastfeed your baby... http://www.promom.org/
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