Have you ever wondered if breastfeeding is part of green living, or can help you go green? Well, here\u2019s a list of ten ways breastfeeding can help you save the planet \u2013 even during those 3am feedings. Some of it is intuitive, others are a bit out there \u2013 but thinking about it logically (and a little science never hurts to back it up) can help us understand that breastfeeding is good for mom, baby and planet earth!<\/p>\n
\u2022 No packaging to throw away! Straight from the tap means no bottles, cans, boxes or other materials to recycle or trash.
\n\u2022 No late night trips for formula means you use less gas (score!)
\n\u2022 Fewer bottles (or none) to wash means less water down the drain
\n\u2022 Pumping into a glass bottle to reduce plastic use \u2013 check out this mama\u2019s ingenious use of mason jars!
\n\u2022 Breastfeeding can decrease a woman\u2019s risk of disease such as cancer, diabetes, and depression (less doctor\u2019s visits, medicines, etc.)
\n\u2022 It saves money! The food is free!
\n\u2022 Reduces the environmental impact of dairy farming since cow\u2019s milk is the main nutrient in formula
\n\u2022 Moms who breastfeed burn more calories (don\u2019t tell us this isn\u2019t going green!)
\n\u2022 Breastfeeding reduces global pollution by lessening the demand for formula, transportation and manufacturing costs.
\n\u2022 Saves electricity! Nothing to turn on or light up in the middle of the night! Though the early days might require a smidge of light when you and baby are still getting the hang of things.<\/p>\n
So if you were wondering if breastfeeding helps you go green, rest assured Mama that you and the little one are doing your part to keep our planet strong and healthy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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