I breastfeed because I am selfish.

• I breastfeed because I like being the one my infant relies on for food, love and comfort.
• I breastfeed because I love the feeling of relaxation that overcomes me when my baby nurses.
• I breastfeed because  it's nice to sit down with my baby and not think about anything else.
• I breastfeed because I want to keep my children healthy for as long as possible.
• I breastfeed because the nappies presolids smell much better.
• I breastfeed because I don't want to deal with infant constipation, gastroenteritis or ear infections.
• I breastfeed because I love when my child traces my face with his finger, or stares right into my eyes.
• I breastfeed because I don't want to get up at night to make bottles.
• I breastfeed because I don't want to be tied to a routine.
• I breastfeed because I like having a sure fire way to put my child to sleep.
• I breastfeed because I couldn't be bothered to ensure my house is clean enough to trust that a plastic teat would be sterile.
• I breastfeed because I like having a way to keep my toddler quiet when I need to make a phonecall.
• I breastfeed because it is the easiest way to deal with a toddler meltdown.
• I breastfeed because I like feeling that I can comfort and heal my children when they get the odd tummy bug.
• I breastfeed because I want my children to be as clever as they could possibly be.
• I breastfeed because I want my pre pregnancy shape back in the laziest way possible.
• I breastfeed because I don't want my children to be at risk of obesity, diabetes or a host of other illnesses.
• I breastfeed because I want to travel with my baby without worrying about how many feeds to pack, or where will I get clean water.
• I breastfeed because I don't want to worry about what nutritional value the solid food my toddler eats in a day has.
• I breastfeed because it is what my breasts are for.

What sacrifice?