The Life of Matthew

I’ve heard Mummy talking about Breastfeeding and how she’s always wanted to feed me this way so I was interested in finding out what it was all about and why she is choosing breastfeeding over bottle or formula feeding. Here’s what I found:

Disadvantages of Breastfeeding

1. Mummy will have less time because of longer/more frequent feeding periods
2. Mummy will have less sleep because of above
3. Daddy may feel left out
4. Mummy may have to be careful of her diet as what she eats, I eat.
5. Mummy may get complications such as cracked/sore nipples, engorgement and mastitis
6. Might sometimes be tricky feeding me when we are out

Advantages of Breastfeeding

1. The best source of nutrition for me
2. Breast milk contains antibodies that will protect me from tummy infections, urinary tract infections, breathing infections, pneumonia, food allergies, tooth decay, meningitis and ear infections
3. Breastfeeding will help my jaw and facial muscles to develop properly
4. Breastfed babies are less susceptible to Cot Death and have extra protection against types of heart disease and cancer, thrush, eczema, obesity, juvenile diabetes and Crohn’s disease
5. Breast milk will make me clever (studies have shown this so it must be true)
6. There is no need for sterilising or special equipment
7. Breastfeeding will create a bonding between me and Mummy
8. Breastfeeding will help Mummy lose weight after I’m born as it uses up 500 calories an hour a day
9. Mummy’s uterus will contract quickly after birth which reduces the amount of blood lost after the delivery.
10. Breast feeding is free (Daddy says that this is his favourite reason but I know he’s only joking)
11. Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of Mummy developing breast and ovarian cancer

After comparing the disadvantages of breastfeeding with the advantages, I’m really glad this is the way that Mummy and Daddy want to feed me.

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