Benefits of Co-Sleeping and Breast Feeding

[willow5]

Count me in girls!! Wine and laughter, I'll start tonight. Lets see...I think 50 First Dates will take care of the laughter, and FIL gave me some nice Shiraz last week so I'm set. I don't suppose chocolate will help too? I'm sure it will it has happy properties

[Barb Glare]

Hi,
Flying butter, you had me worried there. Breastfeeding produces sleepy hormones for both mother and baby and you don't have to laugh to do it - it just happens.
This is an interesting link - have a look
Expert says breastfeeding is good for mums with PND
I have just been listening to an ABC Radio podcast and an expert in PND is recommending that mothers continue to breastfeed to help them with their mental ...
newtest.naturalparenting.com.au/showthread.php?t=39817

[fionas]

I haven't read the link Barb but I hope the advice will not be black and white that mums with PND should breastfeed. Those who have a rough journey BFing often feel enough of a failure (which can be a precursor to depression) that the last thing they need is someone telling them to BF if they've already tried their heart out and 'failed'. I heartily agree that BFing would be beneficial in the vast majority of cases to increase bonding and all the good stuff.