Why do I breasfeed?

If anyone ask me that question, I'll simply say 'Why not?'. Its the best gift you can give to your baby. Breast milk has all the nutrient that baby needs to grow healthy. There are a lot of goodness in breast milk apart from the nutrient that keeps baby healthy, it also boost his immune system. If I am to list down all the goodness of breast milk to baby's body, it will be a very long list compared to formula fed baby.
Breastfeeding not only benefit baby's body but also the mother. Breastfeeding mother tend to able to lose their baby fat faster, they are able to slim down faster and get back their pre-pregnancy figure sooner. Ever since I started breastfeeding, I tend to watch my food intake, personally, I just want to make sure my baby gets all the good fat in his milk. I also notice that, I'm eating healthier compared to before I was pregnant. That's just one of the benefit I notice about breastfeeding towards my body, by research has proven that breastfeeding helps our body in so many other way such as preventing breast cancer and other type of cancer.
Breastfeeding save money. One can of baby formula in the market cost around RM25-50, depending on brand. The good one costs more. An average baby usually drinks 1 can per week. If you spend RM50/week, that would be RM200 for a month, but if you're breastfeeding, you just save RM200/month.
Breastfeeding also save time, no hassle, no need to sterilise. Especially when you're outing, baby hungry, all you need to do is nurse your baby anytime of the day. You don't have to pack too many things while you're out. You also don't have to worry about running out of milk, or have to go to the grocery store to refill your stock of milk, because your milk is attach to your body.
Another thing I like while breastfeeding my little one is the bond that we have together between mother and son it just feels special. The way he looks at me with his cute little smile while he latch. I just feels that my baby is a happier baby because I chose to breastfeed him. But that's just my personal experience.
My advice to mother-to-be is to breastfeed your baby as long as you can, because its good for you and your little one. Believe me, you'll never regret your decision to do so. Even if you think your milk supply is low (its all in the mind actually), it is better than choosing not to breastfeed at all. I know some people would say, why bother if can't breastfeed exclusively anyway, never think negatively, to give some is better than not giving at all. Your baby will know the difference even if you don't.
So mommies everywhere, breastfeeding is the way to go ;-)