Jandy Beresford, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Durham Region
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Secret Benefits of Breastfeeding

3/4/2018

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Practically every night, for the last 7+ years, I have sat on the couch and breastfed a baby to sleep.  At some point during those evenings, I usually decide I'd like a cup of tea.  The problem is that since I'm trapped under a sleeping baby, I can't get up and make said cup.  So my wonderful, amazing, husband has done it for me.  Every night.  For 7+ years.  
I asked him to put the kettle on the other day and it occurred to me, that although as much as I love that he does this for me, and I'm sure he doesn't hate it, it is not likely something that he would do so consistently if I wasn't nursing.  
That got me thinking, there has to be some other benefits of breastfeeding that aren't listed on traditional channels.  Things that are happy outcomes that nursing mothers can take advantage of, but not benefits doctors or health care providers would promote. 
So here you go - My list of 11 Secret Benefits of Breastfeeding 

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    Jandy is a babywearing educator, an IBCLC and offers baby sleep support in Durham Region Ontario.

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