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Barbara Latterner <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:18:27 EST
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Norma,

You asked about listing five reasons to breastfeed for a newspaper article 
and have already received good responses, but I would make sure that one of five 
refers to mom's benefits.  Many women tell me they know breastfeeding is best 
for baby, but then get swayed by the power of formula advertising and HCP's 
who reassure them that if they can't (breastfeed) baby will be just fine.  So 
giving moms (and Dads) something to ponder about her own health and well being 
that she's unlikely to find in a can of convenience is important, too.  

Breastfeeding may lower the risks of breast cancer, decrease incidence of 
osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis later in life, and provide mom the benefits 
of the mothering hormones that make life with baby easier.

This is long and perhaps too complex but gives moms a strong statement that 
can make them want to know more.  I just find too many moms never think of how 
breastfeeding benefits them, as well as, their babies.

Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC


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