Monday, July 5, 2010

Breastfeed or Bottle Feed?




Breastfeed or bottle feed is the common consideration for every pregnancy mothers. Some mothers may not be able to breastfeed due to various reason or situation. For instance, one of the most common reasons could be breast infection that is uncomfortable and painful for the nursing mother. Besides that, mothers who were suffering from illnesses would not be able to breastfeed even if they wanted to. Other reasons could be because of insufficient breast-milk production, inverted nipples, babies who have difficulty in sucking or inability to digest breast milk. Here are the some benefits of breastfeeding or bottle feed that I found from Mychild Magazine (March 2010).


Some of the benefits of breastfeeding:
• Breast milk is free!
• Breast milk contains just the right types and balance of nutrients needed for the baby to grow, which some of them cannot be found ij infant formula.
• The natural antibodies found in breast milk help to fight off infection in babies, therefore keeping them healthier through growth.
• Research has shown that breastfed b babies develop faster than formula-fed babies.
• By breastfeeding, the nursing mother will get to lose her pregnancy weight at a quicker rate than a non-breastfeeding mother.

Some of the pros in bottle-feeding:
• Promotes bonding between the baby and father through feeding times.
• Others can take over the care of the baby easily, such as grandparents or relatives, thus allowing further bonding amongst family members.
• The mother can get her rest when needed.
• The amount of milk that the baby consumes can be monitored every time.
• Infant formula is not as quick to digest compared to breast milk, so the baby will need less feeding and may sleep for longer hours.


Some of the cons:

• Infant formula can be expensive!
• Babies can get infected from unproperly cleaned bottle and teats.
• Infant formula does not contain the natural antibodies found in breast milk that can protect the bay from germs and bacteria.
• Constipation is a common problem with babies on infant formula.
• Regular feeding on a specific time structure could make the baby over-weight in the long-term.

From above, we know that breastfeed benefits the both child and mother more than the bottle feed. Breast milk is the most natural and perfect source of nutrition for a new born baby. Hence, every mother has to appreciate that the god has gave her a best present in nursing our innocence angel- new born baby.

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