To Breast Feed or Not
In today’s modern society several topics are severely controversial one of said topics is breastfeeding in public. People are in one of two camps about breastfeeding in public. Society views public breastfeeding as a deplorable act when in reality it is the most natural way to not only feed your child but to develop a bond as well. With America’s obsession with breasts bigger is always better everywhere you look magazines newspapers it is not hard to miss America’s obsession with breasts and cleavage. Some people find a breastfeeding mother in public as a disgusting and unnatural individual. Seeing that the female body is designed with a baby’s needs exclusively in mind breastfeeding in public should not even be an issue.
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Breast feeding is the most natural way to feed your child. A female’s body was specifically designed to feed your baby in the most convenient and efficient way possible. Breast milk is the ideal source of nutrition for babies and adjusts with your child as he or she grows. Breast milk provides immune-boosting antibodies, white blood cells, and enzymes that help protect your child from common illnesses. It fluctuates composition day to day and over time something that cannot be copied and manufactured over time. Breast milk is made up of a unique combination of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and enzymes. The child is more readily receptive to breast milk rather than formula because it is easily digested, tastes better and is comforting to the infant. Breastfeeding is more convenient. There is nothing to prepare, heat or clean. Your breasts supply the milk at the perfect temperature. Breast feeding is economical eliminating the need to buy supplies such as formula bottles and nipples. It can also eliminate medical costs as it keeps your child healthier. Breastfeeding provides opportunities to bond with your newborn on a level bottle feeding does not. Skin to skin contact is one of the most important ways to bond with your