6 Things You Realize About Your Body While Breastfeeding

Do you know that when you are breastfeeding your body starts to respond to your child by changing the milk according to his needs? You do not need to worry about the temperature or consistency of the milk because your body will adjust it according to what your child wants at the moment.

If you found this astonishing then wait until you learn about the wonderful things that breastfeeding teaches you about your body.

In This Article

1. Your Body Is Simply Amazing

Every woman, who has ever delivered a baby, will know the kind of wonders that a woman’s body can do. Her body is designed not only to give life but also to sustain it. Your body is not just a carrier of a new life but also the first source of sustenance for the child. A mother needs no outside help to feed her child, her breasts are enough to satiate the baby’s hunger.

2. There Is Nothing To Feel Ashamed Of Your Body

Women who have never been confident of their bodies in the past forget all body complexes while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding makes you feel wonderful. You feel like a superhero coming to the rescue of a crying baby. Your body can do so many things that a man’s body cannot do, so do not despise it. Cherish it for what it is and what it can do.

3. Size Does Not Matter

The size of the breast does not affect the amount of milk produced. So if you have small breasts and have been worrying about having enough milk to feed your child, then stop fretting! Your breast size makes no difference to your child.

4. Taking Good Care Of Yourself

Now that you are the source of food for your child you are cautious about consuming the right kind of food so as to be able to nourish your child. Until now you may not have worried much about eating right, but after having a baby you will stock your kitchen with wholesome food so that your breast milk is not lacking in nutrients.

5. Having A Baby Does Not Keep You Under House Arrest

Every woman takes time to adjust to breastfeeding a child. Women do not venture out due to the fear of having to breastfeed the baby outside home. But it is only a matter of time and you will soon realize that there is nothing to feel awkward about feeding a baby in a public space. Once you get over this inhibition you will be comfortable going out with your baby.

6. It’s OK To Have A Little Flab Here And There

Some women tend to follow celebrities, who seem to have superhuman qualities of getting back into shape in just a few weeks post delivery. You may hate your soft, fluffy postpartum body but your kid might love to fondle your hanging arm skin and press against your soft tummy. If your child loves and appreciates your softness then it doesn’t matter how the world looks at you.

Every mother will agree that breastfeeding is a rewarding experience. You get to know yourself and your body better after you start breastfeeding your child. Let us know of the wonderful things that breastfeeding taught you.

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