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17 Amazing Facts About Breastfeeding

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17 Amazing Facts About Breastfeeding

9. It’s Ok To Breastfeed When You’re Sick

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Many mums are concerned about the dangers of breastfeeding when they’re ill, but in many cases, these are baseless fears. In fact, it’s quite safe to breastfeed when you have a fever or a cold most of the time, says Baby Centre, and you might actually be helping to protect your child from getting sick.

10. Breastfeeding Mums Get More Sleep

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Closeup portrait of a cute young woman sleeping on the bed

It might not feel like it when you’re in the middle of dealing with a fussy, crying baby, but mums that breastfeed actually get more sleep. A study in the Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing estimated they enjoyed 45 minutes more snoozing.

11. Mums Over 30 Breastfeed More

Studies do suggest that mums over 30 are much more likely to breastfeed than younger mums. One study by the CDC found that rates of breastfeeding in mums aged 20 and younger was just 43% compared to a 75% rate in mums aged 30 and over.

12. Breast Milk Tastes Different Depending On Your Diet

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We know that the make up of breast milk changes depending on what your baby needs, but did you know the taste also changes depending on what you’ve eaten? Some parents believe this is a good way to prepare kids to have a varied solid diet in the future!

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