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Breastfeeding
vs. Bottle
Feeding
When trying to
decide if you
want to
breastfeed or
bottle feed your
newborn baby you
must keep in
mind there is no
right choice. Do
your research,
view all off the
pros and cons of
both techniques
and then do what
is right for you
and your baby.
In this article
we are going to
look at some of
the pros and
cons of breast
feeding and
bottle feeding
and then
hopefully, with
the help of your
doctor you will
be able to make
your own
informed
decision.
Breastfeeding
can be a great
experience for
both the mother
as well as the
baby. Breast
milk is the
ideal type of
nutrition for
newborn babies
and nursing can
create a
wonderful
bonding
experience
between mother
and baby. When
nursing
important
antibodies are
transferred
trough breast
milk from mother
to the baby.
These antibodies
are helpful when
trying to fight
ear infections,
respiratory
infections, and
meningitis.
Breast feeding
also helps
protect children
against
allergies,
asthma,
diabetes, and
obesity.
Another
beneficial
feature of
breastfeeding is
the cost; it’s
free. Formula
can sometimes
cost between
$100 and $200 a
month which can
be quite
expensive for
some families,
which make
breastfeeding a
great option for
some. In
addition to it
being free
breast milk is
also healthier
the formula
which could save
your baby from
becoming sick
and having to go
to the hospital,
which could
possibly save
you even more
money.
So far so good,
right?
Breastfeeding
sounds like the
perfect option
so far but it
does have some
drawbacks. Many
mothers feel
very
uncomfortable
while
breastfeeding,
breastfeeding
shouldn’t hurt
but sometimes it
does and for
some mothers
this is too much
to handle so
they switch to
formula. Keep in
mind
breastfeeding
takes practice
and will get
easier with
time.
Breast feeding
may be
considered the
best nutritional
option for your
baby but formula
does have some
big advantages
itself. Bottle
feeding (with
formula) your
baby can be a
lot more
convenient then
breastfeeding, a
mother is able
to share her
feeding duties
with her partner
and can also do
it anywhere at
anytime. When
bottle feeding
your baby you
are also able to
eat and drink
whatever you
want without
worrying about
it affecting
your baby.
Bottle feeding
your newborn
baby also has
some drawbacks.
You always have
to have clean
and sterilized
bottles ready to
go and you
always have to
have enough
formula on hand.
Formula also
doesn’t contain
the antibodies
that breast milk
does which means
it doesn’t give
your baby the
added protection
against
infection and
illness.
Powdered formula
can also be
quite expensive.
If you plan on
bottle feeding
your baby expect
to pay somewhere
between $1500
and $2000 for
formula for the
first year of
your babies
life.
Whatever you
choose for your
baby you should
discuss your
options with
your doctor as
they can help
you make the
best choice for
you and your
baby. |
