Keitha, Advantages of breastfeeding for a mother with a neuromuscular disease would include: ability to feed while sidelying ability to feed with infant in a sling type carrier possible protection of the infant from autoimmune diseases like MG no clean up or preparation work increased ease of soothing baby (and toddler) to sleep increased self reliance and empowerment Hope they are willing to give her the choice, rather than making it for her. -- Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC NYC [log in to unmask]