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A to Z : 26 Reasons to Breastfeed Twins & Triplets
A to Z: 26 Reasons to Nurse Your Baby
Amenorrhea
Bonding
Colostrum... the perfect first food
Decreased risk of breast cancer
Easy baby care
Few allergies
Good for the whole family
Human milk is specially designed for human babies
Immunities
Jaw development
Kids get lots of attention when the new baby is breastfed
Laundry is a breeze
Mental development
Natural
Oxytocin and prolactin
Protection against many diseases
Quick weight loss for mother
Rest
Saves money
Travelling is easy
Understanding the baby's needs
Vitamins and minerals
Working goes smoothly when the nursing relationship is maintained
eXactly what baby needs
You get to take care of your baby
Zero waste
Only the Best Is Good Enough - Breastfeed!
Resurce : La Leche League Great Britain
See also www.lalecheleague.org (LLL International)for more articles or visit the site at www.laleche.org.uk (LLL Great Britain)
Join LLL by downloading the Membership Application Form at the bottom of this page or from the La Leche League site.
Family membership:
Join us in supporting breastfeeding and:
- receive our bimonthly members' magazine. LLLGB NEWS
- meet other mums at your local group and access LLL group library
- (group library is often open to non-member visitors at meetings - please ask)
- receive discounts on selected books from our publications catalogue
- help LLL provide mother-to-mother support for other breastfeeding mums
If you join through your local group a part of your subscription goes to support their local work helping breastfeeding mothers in your area. Ask your local Leader for details.
Health Professional Membership:
Our membership package for health professionals includes
- LLLGB NEWS and
- EASTFEEDING ABSTRACTS
- access to LLLGB Panel of Professional Advisors
- full sample set of LLL information sheets and new LLLGB leaflets
- reduced rates for medical research queries
- training opportunities
- helps LLL to provide high quality information to breastfeeding families and all those involved in their care
Supporting membership:
For those who would like to make an extra donation to La Leche League - includes Health Professional membership benefits plus a free gift to show our appreciation.
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