Dear Friends:
    Diane's post about the prevention of breast cancer reminded me of another 
positive stroke to give to teens.
    Many times, teens receive negative comments because of having a baby. I 
love being able to tell her that she has done so much already to reduce her 
risk of breast cancer, and that if she breastfeeds a long time, her risk will be 
even lower.
    I feel that many teens benefit from that baby. Every other mammal breeds 
as soon as it goes through puberty; humans are designed the same way. I've 
seen many young women become very determined to finish their education after they 
have a baby, and do so. With one baby she can still fly, and her physiologic 
need to have a baby has been satisfied.
    Just don't have another one for a long time............
    warmly,

Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE,CIMI
Adjunct Faculty, Union Institute and University, Lactation Program
Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human Lactation
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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