You can see the full post here: http://community.babycentre.co.uk/journal/jonnyswife/1068635/an_idea
Anne wrote:
“The thing is – breastfeeding DOESN’T ruin your breasts or make them sag. The research backs this up. It helps your uterus return to it’s former size more quickly, aids the loss of baby weight & protects you from ovarian and breast cancer, all whilst protecting your vulnerable newborn baby from illness & infection – heck it even has properties which kill cancer cells.
A mother’s breasts DO undergo changes, but these are the result of her pregnancy/ies, habits, genetics and more. In other words, if you don’t want droopy breasts, don’t get pregnant - it’s got nothing to do with feeding.
So – it occurred to me. I have breastfed my daughter for 19 months now. My breasts are lovely and I’m proud of how they look as well as what they’ve done! I know lots of women who have breastfed for varying lengths of time & who are also proud of their cleavage. I want to try to dispell the myth that breastfeeding makes your boobs droopy… We’ve heard about the benefits, but we are still resistant. More needs to be done.
If you have breastfed at all – for a week or a year or even longer. Please consider joining my group. It’s not up and running properly yet (no photos), as I’m awaiting an OK from the powers-that-be at BabyCentre. I am hoping it will provide some reassurrance to mothers-to-be concerned about the myth which seems to follow breastfeeding around like a cloud….
This is NOT about debating breast vs formula. I have no wish to make anyone feel guilty. I believe in supporting mothers, not criticising them when things have gone wrong (I am a trained peer supporter). I just want more people to give breastfeeding a try.”
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