October is the official awareness month for so many different things and we have been talking about a topic a day to bring awareness to some very special concerns.
Let's talk about breastfeeding and breast cancer. Let me help draw a connection between the two, too.
Some sources say that every 12 months of breastfeeding (either consecutively or cumulatively) can equate a decreased risk of breast cancer of over 4%. Nursing 2 children for 12 months each can total a reduction of over 16% risk of developing breast cancer in your life.
That reduction begins with expressing one drop of breast milk. If you have the ability and the desire to pump your milk after a loss, either for donation, disposal or to use to create a beautiful keepsake using your milk, you can begin to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. This is especially helpful if you don't plan to have additional children to nurse in the future.
If you are faced with lactation after loss, please don't hesitate to reach out. I can help you connect with a milk bank for donation of your milk or with an organization that can create a beautiful keepsake out of your precious milk. We can even talk about the other possibilities that your milk can be used for! There are so many ways that you can honor your milk and your baby, while reducing your overall breast cancer risk.
The image below is the property of Stillbirthday. Please visit their site for additional information about lactation after loss.
Let's talk about breastfeeding and breast cancer. Let me help draw a connection between the two, too.
Some sources say that every 12 months of breastfeeding (either consecutively or cumulatively) can equate a decreased risk of breast cancer of over 4%. Nursing 2 children for 12 months each can total a reduction of over 16% risk of developing breast cancer in your life.
That reduction begins with expressing one drop of breast milk. If you have the ability and the desire to pump your milk after a loss, either for donation, disposal or to use to create a beautiful keepsake using your milk, you can begin to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. This is especially helpful if you don't plan to have additional children to nurse in the future.
If you are faced with lactation after loss, please don't hesitate to reach out. I can help you connect with a milk bank for donation of your milk or with an organization that can create a beautiful keepsake out of your precious milk. We can even talk about the other possibilities that your milk can be used for! There are so many ways that you can honor your milk and your baby, while reducing your overall breast cancer risk.
The image below is the property of Stillbirthday. Please visit their site for additional information about lactation after loss.