This very good article from "The Oregonian" highlights that breastfeeding is
good for the mom as well as the baby, and features moms who had
difficulties, but persevered until successful.

Breast-feeding: Perseverance brings results
10/06/02
http://www.oregonlive.com/living/oregonian/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_sta
ndard.xsl?/base/living/1033732542137171.xml

"It's not news that mother's milk is the best for baby, but that is
certainly the reason new moms give for their decision to breast-feed.

Few speak about the new research that has shown that breast-feeding can
protect against a wide variety of cancers as well as osteoporosis,
infections, obesity and even depression.

No one mentions the landmark study published in July in The Lancet medical
journal that found that the more children a woman has and the longer she
nurses them, the less chance she has of developing breast cancer.

Women simply answer in chorus: It's the best thing for my baby.

More and more, research shows it's good for mom, too.

Despite all this good news, nursing doesn't necessarily come easily to
everyone. Problems with latching on, producing enough milk and feeling
comfortable are common physical concerns. At times, career demands and
social stigmas play against nursing, leaving new moms to abandon their
desires and this good news altogether."

See link for rest of article (sorry, I don't know how to "make a shorter
link")

Janice Reynolds
Moms For Milk Breastfeeding Network

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