Benefits of Co-Sleeping and Breast Feeding

[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.