Dear Grandma,

I’m close to my delivery time for my son. This is it first pregnancy and I want to know from a mother’s view if breastfeeding is the best for my baby. I’ve heard from my mother-in-law that it isn’t. My doctor says it’s my choice. I want to know what is best for both me and my baby.

Thanks!

Candi

Dear Candi,

Breastfeeding has been in and out of vogue for the last 100 years. It could be your mother-in-law became a young mother during a time when breast feeding was frowned upon. Thankfully, it is again respected because it offers your baby an immunity for the time you breast feed that is not found in formula. I also think it’s easier. However I also deem it the choice of the mother and no one else. If there is anything that makes you uncomfortable about it, remember it is your choice.

Just love that child.

Grandma Maggie