This is part two of a two-part series on breastfeeding. The first part talks about the benefits of breastfeeding for mom. Part two will go over the benefits of breastfeeding for baby.
Before I continue, I should disclose that I didn’t breastfeed my twins. I really wanted to, and I tried. It just didn’t work for me. I was incredibly disappointed, but I had to be okay with it. I didn’t have a choice. But for those women who do have a choice, I would strongly advise you to try it. And here’s why.
Breastmilk is special, and there’s nothing else like it. Although formula contains a lot of the important nutrients that babies need, it’s not identical to breastmilk. …