Breastfeeding is the BEST!

Breastfeeding? Bottle-feeding? Formula? Pumping? A cup!?

It can be overwhelming not knowing how exactly to feed your new baby.  So let's simplify it:

If it is possible (meaning no medical implications) a baby should be exclusively breastfed. 


To date, I have yet to read an article or publication stating infants should be given formula.  Most professionals agree that formula is, however, a suitable substitute when breastfeeding is not a possibility.

Nothing can lay a better foundation for your baby than giving him or her what your body is designed to give them.  Human Milk.  It really does do miraculous things.

With that said, breastfeeding do NOT come naturally and is NOT instinctual for a mother (babies are different).  This is why it is so important for women to come together to support and help each other in a positive way to learn how to breastfeed.  I urge you, if you do not know of it already, look up your local La Leche League meeting place and GO!

Here's the link:  http://www.llli.org/Web/Wisconsin.html
This is for Wisconsin, if you live in a different state, just click http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html and find your state.

For any questions you might have, here is a great link http://www.llli.org/FAQ/FAQSubject.html?m=0,0,3 with questions you might have and probably a lot you never even knew to ask!

Good luck and remember, comments are welcomed if you have any tid-bits of advice or information to spread around :)