Guest guest Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 spanishmiss430 wrote: >>>>>>I believe so many of our immune related health disorders could be related to not being breast fed and not having that initial immune system laid down - studies suggest that 70% of our immune system comes from breastmilk! Some mothers I know actually order raw colostrum to give their babies/toddlers when they can't. Interesting idea. Anyway, knowing about the health benefits of it makes it that much more frustrating when you just can't do it, as some women really can't. Melinda Melinda, I think you have a good point...and you are right, it's frustrating when it doesn't work out (like in my case) and I had the best of intentions. It's like the Nursing advocates PUSH really hard for it, but then when you end up against the challenges.... you are on your own (or that is how it was for me). They don't tell you how painful it can be. I'm not saying that to discourage anyone, but I think women need to know the truth, all the way around. I was in a fantasy world...I thought, I'm gonna nurse and that is it...boy was I wrong. I never imagined I'd end up with scabs on my nipples...OUCH! It's weird, nursing is so natural and yet, I found it so incredibly difficult. Again, I'm glad my boys got the Colostrum, but that is the best I could do. Hugs, Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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