Prioritizing Maternal Wellness, The Foundation for Healthy Babies and Breastfeeding Success
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As there was a lack of baby formula, I kept hearing the statement "Breast is best." This is completely false. While there is extensive data on the benefits of cuddling, suckling, and close breastfeeding, it can be a chemical disaster. Whatever chemicals, or lack thereof, are present in the mother will be passed on to the child. This is not to imply that you should not breastfeed; you should; nevertheless, we must be aware of what is in the mother. If the mother is stressed, has a higher toxic load from life, or is not supplementing her nutrients adequately, the baby either receives chemicals we don't want or is deficient in those we do.
Prioritizing Maternal Wellness, The Foundation for Healthy Babies and Breastfeeding Success
Prioritizing Maternal Wellness, The…
Prioritizing Maternal Wellness, The Foundation for Healthy Babies and Breastfeeding Success
As there was a lack of baby formula, I kept hearing the statement "Breast is best." This is completely false. While there is extensive data on the benefits of cuddling, suckling, and close breastfeeding, it can be a chemical disaster. Whatever chemicals, or lack thereof, are present in the mother will be passed on to the child. This is not to imply that you should not breastfeed; you should; nevertheless, we must be aware of what is in the mother. If the mother is stressed, has a higher toxic load from life, or is not supplementing her nutrients adequately, the baby either receives chemicals we don't want or is deficient in those we do.