Quotable Quote from Gwen Stefani
December 18, 2006 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under advantages of breastfeeding, health of the mother, mothering, quotes and literature
Singer Gwen Stefani raves to USA Today about being a mother to her six-month-old son Kingston James McGregor Rossdale (with husband Gavin Rossdale) and talks about how she prays that she can have another baby. It must be all those positive mothering hormones from the breastfeeding:
“I’m still nursing,” she says, “and I think it gives you superhuman powers.”
It’s true that breastfeeding promotes emotional health in the mother, resulting in less postpartum anxiety and depression than found in formula-feeding mothers.
Author Barbara Behrmann explains:
In fact, prolactin and oxytocin, the two main hormones involved in breastfeeding, have earned the warm and fuzzy nicknames of the “mothering hormone” (prolactin) and the “love hormone” (oxytocin). Prolactin, responsible for the production of milk, often creates a feeling of well-being and relaxation. Oxytocin, responsible for the milk “let-down” reflex and the same hormone released during labor contractions, love-making, and orgasm, triggers feelings of nurturance and affection.
It sounds like Gwen has discovered the secret powers of breastfeeding!
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I found this little badge from Kellymom ages ago and just love it!
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Guess links to image don’t work.You can also see it here.I’ve seen that bumper sticker for sale at CafePress — I love it!
It’s true. Breastfeeding does make you feel superhuman.
My daughter believes I have superpowers. I’m sure it has something to do with my “Magic Milks” as she calls them.
“Magic Milks” — that’s great!