In fashion: Breastfeeding

During the time of our grandparents, there was breastmilk. When our parents became parents, they had a choice: breastmilk or formula. At that time, I am a bit inclined that the preferred choice was the latter. Nowadays, more and more people become aware of the benefits of breastmilk. Here are some of them:

• for the baby - fewer and shorter episodes of illness; colostrum (the first milk) is a gentle, natural laxative that helps clear baby’s intestine; delays the onset of hereditary allergic disease, and lowers the risk of developing allergic disease; helps the baby’s immune system mature, protecting the baby in the meantime from viral, bacteria, and parasitic infections
  
• for the mother - increased levels of oxytocin stimulate postpartum uterine contractions, minimizing blood loss and encouraging rapid uterine toning; because breastfed babies are healthier, their mothers miss less work and spend less time and money on pediatric care; breastfeeding increases the rate of weight loss in most nursing mothers (taken from medela website)
• Best of all, it is free!

I am a mother of two. I breastfed my first born until we found out we were pregnant with our second child, that was around 8 months of pure breastmilk for him. Now, with my second son, I am breastfeeding again. Gone are the days when we hide someplace to feed our child. I nurse my little one while chatting with friends or having discussions with my prayer group. All we need are the right clothes / gear and we are good to go. Check out some of the nice to haves of breastfeeding moms.

This is the nursing wrap in chocolate brown.
Here is a hoodie,

a short sleeved blouse,

a tank top,

and a shrug to match.

Another good thing is that when we travel, we don't need bottles and nipples to clean. We just have to bring ME!