Well, if this was a health professional - wouldn't we challenge *them* to
provide the research that shows that a baby reacts negatively to a mom that
does not feel relaxed or confident while breastfeeding?  I'm assuming that
research does not exist.  Most moms feel anxious or unconfident when they
are a new mom, regardless of feeding method.  And yet babies still feel
better in moms arms.

How about the research from Canada that I posted this week, showing that
bfing moms handled stress better?

Janice Reynolds
Liz Lange said>
> Since so much of baby's earliest days and months are spent being fed, the
> quality of the feeding relationship between parent and child - how parent
> and child interact and connect during feeding -- is critical.  Feeding
> should be a time for bonding, nurturing and making baby feel safe, secure
> and loved.  Since babies pick up on and react to what their moms are
> feeling, it is essential that a mom feels comfortable relaxed and
confident
> that she can meet the needs of her baby.  This requires that mom's feel
> secure in their choice of their method, whether breast, bottle or both.
>
> Sincerely,
> Liz

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