European Lung Foundation<\/a> and other sources, feeding a baby breastmilk for up to 6 months can reduce their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood as well as later in life. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are people who argue this, but I like to err on the side of caution. I’ll do anything I can to make sure my kids get the nutrients they need to reduce their risk of developing anything especially since breastmilk is the longest lasting solution for many things and has been around since, well, forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breastfeeding is easy for a baby’s stomach to digest.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Digestive enzymes inside your breastmilk make breastmilk easier to digest, which means babies are less likely to have stomach issues. I say that and I do realize that I have a baby that spits up a lot currently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve tried formula to supplement and it’s 1000X worse on his poor little belly. He is just premature and can’t handle changes in my food too well. Nevertheless, he gets the breast. Lucky dude.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFed is Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n I understand that many mothers can’t breastfeed and I support a women’s right to chose. This is why I chose to breastfeed despite how I feel about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am choosing to give my kiddos the best chance, in my opinion, for their health and future. I’ve had a different breastfeeding experience with each kid and I breastfed for as long as I could until some extenuating circumstance (like the end of maternity leave or a corn syrup intolerance) got in the way or I had to force them to wean (yes, I’m talking about Charlotte, aka #TheBrain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>
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Peyton<\/h4>\n\n\n\n 13 years old now. Born at 37 weeks, 6lbs 7oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I breastfed for 3 months, but I had to stop when we discovered a corn syrup intolerance that required a special, very expensive formula.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Charlotte<\/h4>\n\n\n\n 8 years old now. Born 4 weeks premature, 5lbs 3oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I breastfed for 23.5 months because this little kiddo refused a bottle and a pacifier and transitioned right to a regular cup.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<\/div>
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Thea<\/h4>\n\n\n\n 5 years old now. Born at 39 weeks, 7lbs 6oz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I breastfed for 5 months, but had to stop due to a work environment that wasn’t pumping friendly and impacted supply levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Liam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n 3 years old now. Born 6 weeks premature, 3lbs 15oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I breastfed for almost a year. We supplemented with formula starting at 5 months because of supply issues. He weaned himself. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<\/div>
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Sawyer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Born at 39 weeks, 8lbs 4oz of chunky baby goodness! She’s still nursing at 18 months and refuses to give up!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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The Girls 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere are times that I love breastfeeding my baby, but I’m still pretty grossed out by it. Regardless of experience, the best advice that I can give is to do what’s best for you and your baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make informed decisions based on information that you receive from your doctor. Whether you breastfeed or formula feed, you are one heck of a mother! Don’t forget that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published at Our Family Code on March 26, 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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