Nursing your baby enhances a lasting bond. What’s more, the nourishment provided by breastfeeding is unmatched. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, and the World Health Organization all recommend breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months after birth and intermittently until 12 months or longer.

As moms, we feel guilty for so many things that we can’t control, that aren’t our fault, or that aren’t even real concerns. We feel guilty for letting the laundry go a few extra days. For ordering pizza rather than cooking a home-made meal. We feel guilty for not losing our baby weight the day after we deliver.