My mom breastfed all three of her children, and I hope to (in the very far future) breastfeed mine. I think it not only benefits the baby by supplying important proteins and nutrients they need, but it also seems to provide a good way to create a more physical bond between baby and mother.

I have a friend who doesn’t breastfeed, her daughter’s been on formula (she’s 4 mo. old now) since birth, just so she can smoke cigarettes and pot without worrying about her baby getting it in her system. It really irritates me, but I know I’m not one to tell her how she should do her job.