Breastfeeding vs Bottle(2/2)
Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Sure, feeding directly at the breast has many benefits – from passing on evermore antibodies to the baby to fostering good oral-motor development. But nursing full-time can be challenging to handle, inconvenient or simply impossible. Giving your breastfed baby a bottle, whether it’s to fuel him with a bit of formula or to give your breast a break, is perfectly normal, and it doesn’t have to indicate the end of your nursing days. With the proper guidance and the right bottle, the baby can move from boob to bottle (and back) without suffering from the much-dreaded nipple confusion.
While many experts say that babies are born and wired to eat at the breast, bottle feeding is not without its advantages.
Formula:
Convenience: Feeding your baby with a bottle means that the mother is not the only one that has to be solely responsible for feeding time. It will provide them with a bit of space while allowing other family members to spend time with and bond with the baby.
Necessity: Feeding your baby formula might be a necessity for those who cannot produce enough milk to feed their infant, ensuring that the baby is not going hungry. For some, the pain of breastfeeding is so great that they are unable to feed their baby; utilising formula can help to ensure that the mother is not experiencing unbearable pain.
Nutrition: While breastmilk and its natural proteins and protective enzymes cannot be replicated, the formula can also provide health benefits for babies, ensuring they are not missing out completely on those nutrients their developing brains and bodies desperately need.
Some mothers opt to take a mixed approach of breastfeeding and bottle to ensure they can benefit from the pros of both. Whatever your decision is, centring the well-being of both you and your baby is paramount.
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