Breastfeeding and Baby Care

Welcome to BreastMilkisBest.com! A site all about promoting breastfeeding, good baby care, and some new mom tips.

Breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your baby.

Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed

1. Breastfeeding is natural and is what your body was meant to do!
2. Breastfeeding helps you recover faster after delivery.
3. Breastfeeding exclusively is recommended by The American Academy of Pediatrics and The World Health Organization.
4. Breastfeeding prevents your baby from developing many allergies.
5. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of SIDS.
6. Breastfeeding burns calories and can lower obesity for you and your baby.
7. Breastfeeding can raise the IQ of your baby!
8. Breastfeeding decreases risks of many diseases and cancers for you and your baby, such as breast cancer and diabetes.
9. Breastfeeding allows you to spend quality time getting to know your baby.
10. Breast milk is the best food to ever feed your baby!

Be sure your hospital is baby-friendly!

If you are delivery soon and have a hospital picked out, you need to make sure they are baby friendly if you plan on breastfeeding. Not all hospitals are baby friendly in the true sense of the word. Here is a sample of what you should look for to be a successful breastfeeder after delivery:

Check to see if the hospital has written polices about breastfeeding.

Find out if the hospital staff is trained in lactation skills.

Inform you as to the importance of breastfeeding.

Help you start breastfeeding within an hour after delivery.

Instruct you on proper lactation and how to maintain it.

Refuse to give your baby and food or drink that is NOT breastmilk.

Allow you to have your baby in your room.

Do not use pacifiers.

Have a clinic or support personnel for you to follow up with your lactation on a weekly basis.

Medical Dislaimer: This Website provides users with general baby care and breastfeeding information only to assist mothers and babies. We are not giving medical advice or diagnosis. Nothing contained on this Website should be construed as medical advice or diagnosis. You are urged and advised to seek the advice of a physician before doing any baby care or breastfeeding.

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