The first choice is to breastfeed the baby, the second choice is mother's breast milk given to baby in a bottle, the third choice is breast milk donated by another lactating mother, and the final choice is formula. Believe that others need to feel included by feeding the baby. It is wonderful to have friends and family members who want to love and help nurture a baby. However, there are many ways that a person can do this. In addition to being fed, babies also need to be bathed, diapered, held, walked, sung to, rocked, spoken to, played with, massaged, read to, and generally loved.
Most breastfeeding moms enjoy knowing that only they can feed their babies.
Moms appreciate others helping to take care of baby, but it's also rewarding to know that no other person can give baby what mom can. A mother cannot be replaced. Disregard your own health benefits. It is believed the hormonal state that occurs during lactation lends to some important health benefits for the nursing mother. Reduced risks of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and osteoporosis have been shown.