A unique bond, a personal choice

Breastfeeding is often presented as a natural part of motherhood. Yet every experience is different, and every woman experiences this period in her own way. At 23MaiParis, we believe in a gentle, respectful and informed approach. Breastfeeding is first and foremost an encounter with your baby, but also with yourself. In this article, we explore the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child, without judgment, with kindness.

For baby: a source of life and comfort

🍼 Perfectly adapted nutrition

Breast milk is a marvel of nature. Its composition evolves day by day to adapt to the baby's specific needs. It is rich in essential nutrients, easy to digest and contains everything a newborn needs to grow well: proteins, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals... Nothing is left to chance.

🛡️ A natural immune shield

From the moment of birth, breastfeeding provides valuable immune protection. Colostrum, the concentrated "first milk" produced in the days following childbirth, is loaded with antibodies that help defend the baby against infection. Breastfeeding also enables the mother's antibodies to be passed on, reinforcing the baby's natural defenses.

💞 An emotional cocoon

Beyond the nutritional aspect, breastfeeding is a moment of intense closeness. The warmth, the rhythm of breathing, the skin-to-skin contact, the glances exchanged... All this helps to reassure the baby and build fundamental emotional security. These special moments help create a strong, lasting bond of attachment.

For the mother: a time of reconnection and care

🌸 Help for post-partum recovery

Breastfeeding stimulates the secretion of oxytocin, the love hormone, but also the hormone that helps the uterus contract after childbirth. This enables the mother to get back into shape more quickly and limit postnatal bleeding.️

🧘 Long-term protection

Numerous studies have shown that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers (such as breast and ovarian cancer), as well as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. It is also a favorable factor in regulating post-pregnancy weight.

🤍 A moment of soothing and centering

Far from being a simple "task", breastfeeding can become a reassuring and soothing ritual. It creates obligatory breaks in the sometimes intense daily routine of the first months, allowing the mother to slow down, breathe and reconnect with her baby in a timeless bubble.

Breastfeeding or not: you're still the best mom for your baby

❌ Stop pressure

Breastfeeding isn't always possible, nor is it always desirable, and that's totally OK. It's neither a test of love, nor an ordeal to be overcome. What counts is the well-being of mother and child, and the quality of the bond that is built.

🍼 Alternatives and diversity: equally valid choices

Some mothers choose mixed breastfeeding (breast milk + bottle), while others opt for infant milk from birth. The most important thing is to be informed and supported, and to make this choice conscientiously, without guilt. Each family chooses its own path.

In conclusion: breastfeed, if you wish and as you can.

Breastfeeding has many benefits, for both baby and mother. But above all, it's a deeply personal adventure, made up of discoveries, emotions and sometimes challenges. At 23MaiParis, we support all women, whether breastfeeding or not, with gentleness, elegance and respect. Because every maternity deserves to be lived to the full in freedom, trust and love.