Nature sees to it that baby's growth and health are safeguarded by providing the mother with an abundance of the most complete food for all the baby's biological requirements—her own breast milk. You should consider breastfeeding your baby—it is what nature intended.

Because breastfeeding is unquestionably the best method of feeding your baby, you should talk with your doctor early during pregnancy so that you can develop a comfortable attitude toward it and prepare yourself physically for nursing. You may also want to discuss your decision with your partner, who can lend his full emotional support to your efforts.

By nature's design, breastfeeding is the best possible way of meeting your infant's nutritional needs. Breast milk is the ideal food for infants. It contains all the nutrients a normal infant needs to develop and thrive. At the same time, breastfeeding provides a warm, intimate relationship between you and your child, which is quite important for the baby's healthy psychological growth.

It is important that the nursing mother have confidence in herself and her baby and make it a truly rewarding experience for both of them. Nursing your baby offers the best possible start in life for a child...naturally.