Breast milk isn’t just for babies

Did you know that the properties in breast milk to heal and protect, not only babies but, adults? No? Well I’m here to inform. Let me count the ways:
1.) Cancer patients consume breast milk in order to boost their immunity. But you don’t have to be ill to reap the benefits of consuming breast milk. Anyone who drinks breast milk can experience the positive outcomes of doing so. You don’t have to drink it straight either. Mixing breast milk with another beverage works just the same.
2.) Breastmilk can also be used to treat pink eye, plugged/infected tear ducts and sties. How do you apply it? Express some milk and use a (clean) syringe or dropper. It can also be used to clean contacts.
3.) Breastmilk can be used to treat and relieve the symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema, hives, acne, cracked/chapped skin, and chicken pox. All you have to do is rinse with water, dry and apply the breast milk to the skin. Then allow for the milk to air dry.
4.) Did you run out of face wash? Do not fear! Breastmilk is an exceptional alternative.
5.) Don’t you hate when you get those horrible canker sores? Or what about sore throats? Don’t go running to the cupboard for salt to add to your water. No. Gargle and rinse with breast milk. Not only does it work to relieve and heal. Its not nearly as bad tasting.
6.) Oh no! Now baby has a stuffed nose. Poor thing can barely breathe. Its okay. Because breast milk can take care of that problem. Use a dropper and put a few drops of breast milk in the nose as you would saline drops. It works just as well.
7.) Well you just unclogged baby’s nose and lo and behold. She now has an ear infection. Save the rush to the drug store in the middle of the night. Use breast milk to use the pain.
　
Now I know that some may think, “Is that even safe? What about contamination?” Well you’re in luck! Breastmilk is sterile and an anti-bacterial.
I’ve only found out about this a month ago. And I do plan on trying at least some of these remedies…. To those reading, please let me know if this is something that you consider trying, have tried, or wont try.
If nothing else, I hope this was at least an interesting read.

Breastfeeding should be about what's best for you and baby. Not what makes someone comfortable :)

One would imagine that breastfeeding in public would be accepted among everyone in this day and age.Unfortunately this isn’t so. During my years of nursing, I’ve received ugly stares from not only strangers but family members. I can remember one time when I was at a relative’s house and I was nursing my firstborn at the time. And she looked at me. Turned her head as if she saw the most vile, disgusting thing ever. Never mind that I wasn’t exposed in any type of way. It was just the mere fact that I was simply breastfeeding.
It always amazes me how people can turn something beneficial to a baby’s development into something sexual and gross.
I’ve been told by my 2nd child’s grandmother, who is a nurse, that I need to stop breastfeeding. Why? Because she felt that my baby was not getting enough. And why was that? Because she thought that I was too “small.” You would think that a nurse of about 21 years would know better. It was very discouraging. And without the proper support with breastfeeding I eventually stopped. I honestly felt that her rude and insensitive comments stemmed from her being uncomfortable with my breastfeeding, even though I was covered, in her presence I wish I would have continued. Especially since I nursed my 1^st born until a little past 12 months. I suppose maybe I should have known better but with the lack of support and being the only one in my family who breastfed, I didn’t know how to react. I let a person's lack of knowledge and inhibition persuade me to make a decision that was not in the best interest of my child.
Luckily with my 3^rd I plan to nurse as long as I feel. While this is still a learning process, I am now more equipped with proper knowledge.
I’ve taken advantage of lactation consultants in my area and support groups (in person and online).
I encourage all breastfeeding mothers to do the same. Get the support that I didn’t have at the time. Here’s a list of a few services:

http://www.llli.org/


Family Breastfeeding Association Help Line

888-322-1843
http://www.ilca.org

http://www.mobimotherhood.org

http://www.workandpump.com
　
Hope this helps!!!!

Very 1st post

Hello everyone!
I am here to offer support, advice, and education on the topic of breastfeeding. This is my very first blog. So everybody please bear with me as I get the hang of things. But I promise you all that in due time everything will fall into place.
Now, in the meantime, I would love everyone's input and suggestions. What breastfeeding topics would you like for me to cover?