It might sound funny to say I fell in love with lactation but I did. I bought numerous books after my first daughter was born in 2014, and I was just captivated by all the good that can come from something that, we as humans, can produce. The benefits of breastfeeding go far beyond nutritional value.

Benefits for mama

+reduce the risk of ovarian cancer

+reduce the risk of breast cancer

+reduce the risk of high blood pressure

+type 2 diabetes

Benefits for baby

+everything your baby needs, it constantly changes to be what your baby needs

+full of antibodies that help your baby stay healthy

+reduce the risk of ear infections

+reduce the risk of respiratory infections

+reduced risk of child leukemia

+reduced risk of SIDS

HOWEVER I will always say, your mental health is more important than your breastmilk.