I have just finished writing an article for my news section on the credit crunch and I generally submit to other green sites one of which is www.ecostreet.com I was looking through the directory and found another blog about embracing green motherhood by breast feeding. There is no doubt that breast feeding is the most environmentally friendly way way to feed your baby if you are lucky enogh to be able too, and its all ready on tap! No bottles and sterilising equipment to deal with its always the right temperature and consistency and is purpose produced for your baby.

I know all this has been written by lots of people but I still think its worth pointing out the benefits to both Mum and baby.

1. The mother’s antibodies will protect the baby from illness.
2. Breastfed babies are less likely to have allergies.
3. Breastfeeding reduces the rates of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in mothers.
4. Breastfeeding saves time.
5. Mothers who breastfeed lose weight more quickly after giving birth.

So if your breast feeding your baby be proud that you are giving your baby the best start in life. I think I may have mentioned on the blog before how I wish we had such things as nursing necklaces and I have had feedback from Mums about how well they work. So this is my little bit of advertising!!

Linda