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- Brother looking at his baby brother
Precious Breastmilk
Laura Parker, Manchester, England, Mother of Two
I made a conscious decision to breastfeed both my children. Now I know this was completely the right choice and gave them the best possible start in life.
Breastmilk protects your baby
Breastmilk is rich in vitamins and minerals: no formula food can match this. Breastmilk is the most important thing a baby needs to develop healthily and grow up strong. Breastmilk also protects the baby from later infections. For example, it can lower the risk of asthma.
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- mother pumping with Medela Swing breastpump
Breastfeeding strengthens the bond
Breastfeeding was the obvious choice for me. Not only is breastmilk free, it's always readily available, which is often a real relief - for the baby as well as the mother. Breastfeeding is simply a wonderful experience. My little Mark is not just growing up healthily on breastmilk, we have developed a unique bond with each other.
You worry sometimes
Of course, sometimes I was worried, like about not having enough breastmilk for Mark, but he gained weight well and my midwife reassured me. My husband was incredibly attentive too; I have such a great family. But I also like going out, and so that Mark wouldn't have to go without his breastmilk I chose a breastpump for days when I'm out and about.
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- father and mother saying goodbye to grandmother and children
A breastpump to suit my needs
My midwife also recommended I use a breastpump. I decided on Medela Swing, an electric breastpump which met my demands perfectly. With its 2-Phase Expression Technology it feels like my baby and I was also able to get a breastshield that fit me perfectly to make breast pumping even more comfortable.
