Before I became pregnant I had read in 'what to expect when you are expecting' that breasteeding was the healthiest option. I didn't think much more about about it - i just decided that i wanted to give my baby the 'best/healthiest/etc'. I also thought it was a beneift that breastmilk on tap comes free! Whilst bottle feeding is $$$$.

I was young with my first child (19) so breastfeeding didn't come easy. However with the help and encouragement of several midwives in Norther Nsw (LBH) I gained enough confidence to make it through the first 4 days - that was half the battle.

The second battle was breastfeeding in public. Thats can be inimidating for a young mum. However, i found a way to breastfeed discreetly and ... I made it! I have sucessfully breastfeed 4 of my children up until around 12 months (and i intend to breast feed my next baby aswell)

I think society has come along way in supporting breastfeeding mothers however, there is quite a way to go. Wouldn't it be great to see a proactive ad campaign helping 'society' understand the benefits of breastfeeding. The government spends thousands of $$$$ trying to prevent people from smoking, drinking etc ... it would be great to see the same advertising effort put in the 'priceless' benefits of breastfeeding.

xo Dee.