The Epitome of Peacefulness
September 17, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding photos, nursing in public
This week’s breastfeeding picture embodies the epitome of peacefulness! As this mother and baby picnic in the meadow, you can practically see the breastfeeding hormones prolactin and oxytocin working to relax the baby and mother and to promote bonding between the two.
Photo by c_r_z on flickr.com
I think it’s lovely how breastfeeding helps a family get out into the fresh air together. I often hear women say “I can’t do [X] because I’m breastfeeding” (whether that’s true or not) and so I think it’s really important to highlight what mothers can do (or at least can do more easily) because they are breastfeeding!
Love this picture! And I totally agree, I think breastfeeding makes babies so portable and makes it so much easier to go places and do things!