Breastfeeding is designed by nature and is the normal thing to do. If you are healthy and you don’t have any problems, you can breastfeed the baby for as long as you like. Our society today puts pressure on new moms to use a bottle to feed their children. However, breast milk contains everything your child needs and is good for you, too. So don’t hesitate to try even if all of your friends have used a bottle and their children didn’t have problems eating.

Breast feeding is easy as long as you take care of some things. First of all, you should ask the doctor to tell you the approximate time of feeding for your baby according to the age. This will help you calculate the meals as you can’t really keep track of the amount of food the baby consumes. If you see that the baby is still hungry after this time, you should check the amount of milk that you have. Maybe the flow is slow and you will need some more time to feed the baby. Don’t worry about that, it is normal to have minor problems at the beginning. The opposite can also occur. A baby that is full before the average recommended time should stop eating. The stomach is small and the digestive system is not developed and so the baby requires frequent smaller meals.

Babies that breastfeed are calm during the day and sleep better. This is mainly because they come in contact with the mother. Babies need to feel their parents’ presence and hug and smell is a way to do that. When you breastfeed the baby, your arms and your smell make the baby calm and secure. This feeling is vital for the baby to develop. It will also keep your baby calm and happy during the whole day and night, which is actually what you need to get some rest.

Breastfeeding has many advantages for you, too. First of all, it strengthens your immune system as well as the baby’s. Secondly it allows you to lose weight. Fat is absorbed by the milk and the weight gained during pregnancy is gone. Another thing that is good for you is that you don’t have to prepare the meals. The baby eats every three hours at the early stages of life and if you spend time preparing the meals, you have no time left.

So after all that, you should try to breastfeed to make the baby calm, make the immune system strong and bond together. Your baby will show gratitude in many ways.

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Want a more scientific reason? Okay, for one, the complex fats that are abundant in human breast milk are vital to brain development and may have an effect on your baby’s intelligence as they grow older.

Breastfed babies are ten times less likely to be hospitalized with gastro-enteritis in the early months than babies who are fed formula.

Breastfed babies also gain immunities from a host of other infections.

Here are some terms you may not already know. "Foremilk" – the thinner milk that first comes from the breast when you begin feeding your baby. This is for quenching the baby’s initial thirst. "Hind milk" – is the milk that comes later during the feeding of your baby. The hind milk is much more filling and contains all the nutrients your baby needs to stay healthy.

Breastfed babies rarely need other drinks and supplements, because their mother has already given them what nature intended for them to have and need.

What’s in it for me as a Mom? There is nothing to compare the bonding and closeness with your baby that is caused by your choice to breastfeed. It is a great feeling to know that you are doing what is best for your baby.

Babies need to be close to their mothers. They need physical contact. Breastfeeding is one of the best types of physical contact you can have with your baby.

It’s also a whole lot easier than bottle-feeding! No feeds to mix, no bottles to warm or sterilize. Your breast milk is always available, already sterile, and already just the right temperature for your baby.

Here is a real favorite among all women who breastfeed. Many women lose weight more easily after the birth if they choose breastfeeding over bottle feeding.

Another big issue is that there is evidence that breastfeeding reduces your risk for breast cancer.

What if I am having problems breastfeeding? Either your pediatrician can help you or there are breastfeeding counselors you can find in your area or online that can help you with any problems you may have.

If you have sore nipples or your baby isn’t getting enough milk, it may be your positioning. Your baby’s mouth should cover all of the areola, especially the part just under the areola. Sucking on just the nipple will keep the baby from getting enough milk and will make your nipples very sore.

Can I give my baby a bottle at times and breastfeed at other times? It’s not recommended. Bottle nipples are easier for the baby to suck on and they will obtain bad breastfeeding technique which in turn will cause them to be less hungry or not get enough milk from breastfeeding.