I chose to breastfeed for selfish reasons, point, blank period. Real reason is 1st baby! I wanted him all to myself, and in order to have it that way, I knew breastfeeding would be the optimal way to do it. Providing something else no one has the power or authority to do, unless I of course hand express or pump (which by the way i have and still do). I say, I chose this for selfish reasons because I had my baby a little later than my older relatives. Not to mention I’m the last oldest female before my nieces were born; which means my baby is the closest baby in my family, to my family. 

I knew everyone would want to be so hands on and involved, I love that I do. Had I not breastfed, I felt like everyone would have maybe wanted to keep him all the time or have sleep overs in which I’m not against, however, I know how exciting it can be for other relatives especially if it is the baby girl of the family getting ready to have a baby. Prior to breastfeeding I was familiar with some of the benefits but NOT ALL! And I couldn’t be any more grateful for exploring breastfeeding and staying on my nursing journey. It has truly been a pleasure, an honorable, and memorable experience. It has been a journey i truly fell in love with. I look forward to feeding my boy, we find comfort in each other that we cannot find within anyone else.

I also chose the breastfeeding path for myself and baby because, my outlook is there is no better milk for human infants other than human milk. Animals don't drink other animals milk, so why should we feed our babies different milk other than the milk we as human are able to create? That is my personal opinion and perspective. Of course I realize other mommas have to because of circumstantial issues they may encounter or troubles they may have, I understand and acknowledge that. It's also an unforgettable bonding experience. It’s such beautiful journey, and I encourage all mommas to explore breastfeeding and begin their own nursing journey! Calling all my Mommas to chime in, Why did you choose to breastfeeding?

-03/03/2022

Nakiyah Williams