Are you a nursing mother? Does having to cover up while nursing frustrate you and/or your baby? Do you get looks from people who are obviously offended by your not-so-discreet nursing in public? Are you wearing out the glider in your baby’s nursery and tired of staring at the same wall decor because you spend so much of your day (and night) nursing in there? If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, please read on.

Image via WikipediaWhen you have a baby you want to do everything you can to make them healthy and happy. Breastfeeding has been found to be the best thing you can do for your baby’s health. Breastfeeding provides optimal support to the baby’s immune system and so much more. If it’s at all possible, breastfeed your baby for the first year of life while introducing solid foods slowly during the second part of that first year, then continue as long as you and baby wish.