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Feeding: A New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding

Feeding: A New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding

Feeding: A New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding

New Mothers: A Guide to Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding The History of Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding Breastfeeding is as ancient as history itself. The history of breastfeeding extends far beyond what we can remember. In the beginning, breastfeeding was seen at first, solely, a natural act. As it has become taboo over time, it still is today to many people. The unpopularity of breastfeeding, (a few of them being the sagging of breast due to breastfeeding, immodesty, and other critical views) have made breastfeeding a public challenge for mothers who wish to breastfeed. Although pre-19th-century history shows evidence of several pre-bottle prototypes, it wasn't until the 1950's that more women went to the work force, hence, needed their children fed while they went to work. As more demand for a practical way surfaced, scientists and mothers developed a way to make life easier for a mother while the baby could still be properly nourished. Regardless of such views, whether you breastfeed or bottle feed your child, the choice is yours. Breastfeeding, of course, derives naturally from a development of breast milk in a mother's body so that when her child is born, she is able to nutritiously feed her baby. Choosing to bottle feed with breast milk will require you to use a breast milk pump to retrieve the milk. If using formula, you'll need to research BPA-free bottles and the right ingredients extensively before feeding it to your baby. Breastfeeding Your Baby Not only is it economical, it's convenient. Your body was created to develop nutritious breast milk for your child so you won't have to get up to warm a bottle or figure out how much it will cost. By breastfeeding, your baby will drink milk that protects him/her from diseases such as Crohn's and illnesses such as pneumonia during infancy. It contains antibodies that will allow them to grow healthy and strong, lowering a risk of asthma and allergies, and assisting in critical early developmental stages. For you, the health benefits come in a reduction of calories and more. That's right, by breastfeeding your baby, you can lose up to 500 calories. Per every 20 oz. you feed your baby, you will lose 400. What an excellent way to get a head start on staying in shape while getting your baby the nutrients they need! You're also able to absorb calcium a lot better, which makes your bones strong. Breastfeeding also allows you to be relaxed while feeding them. The mother's body releases a natural hormone called Oxytocin. When feeding your baby, it encourages you to relax after the exhaustion of caregiving. Breastfeeding is an important decision. If you're married and thinking about having a child or are currently pregnant you should consider talking to your spouse about whether or not breastfeeding is an option. Bottle Feeding Your Baby Bottle feeding has been and continues to be used as a practical way to feed a baby in today's society. New mothers may be nervous, find breastfeeding painful, can't produce milk, or in some cases, the mother may have passed. By bottle feeding, you may find it as a convenient way to keep track of how much milk your baby has been fed. The bottle-feeding method can be chosen over breastfeeding for several reasons. The biggest reasons are the convenience, and health history and bottle feeding provide that alternative. Some mothers cannot produce enough milk therefore, they may have to choose this option. Many baby bottles are made with different kinds of nipples shapes to mimic the mother's nipple, giving comfort to the baby, proper nourishment, and a peace of mind to the mother. If she produces enough milk, the mother can use a breast pump to extract milk and store in bottles for the baby to use later. Medically, there are many formulas today to combat a new born baby's malnourishment or allergies. Speak to your doctor about which ones you may need to use. Using a bottle can also help the father get involved in the bonding processes. Some men can become jealous of the mother-baby bond experience when breastfeeding because the mother is spending a lot of her time breastfeeding the baby. Bottle feeding allows him to be a part of the new experience and involved in raising the baby. Tips on How to Breastfeed or Bottle Feed There are many details to breastfeeding, and the experience is not the same for everyone. Every mother's nipples and breast size are unique to them, therefore, the best information you can get is from your own nurse. Before breastfeeding, ask your nurse to inform you about breastfeeding. There's information on the internet, books, and other resources to help you get started in further detail. Below are a few tips on how to breastfeed or bottle feed:
    Research – You will only know as much as you read or experience, but in this case, you should definitely do some researching beforehand if possible. This way, you'll find the balance between too much or too little and what is required of you to do for your baby to make them comfortable as well as yourself. Eat Healthily - What goes in must come out. What you eat will naturally affect your body, therefore the milk you produce as well. Find out if your baby may be allergic to any kinds of foods so you can avoid feeding it to them. You'll also want to eat a balanced diet for the general purpose your nourishment and theirs. Talk to your Nurse or Lactation Consultant – During pregnancy, your nurse or OB-GYN doctor will more than likely have discussed this with you including your options. If you have problems with latching, they'll bring you a bottle so your baby won't go hungry. If you have any other questions or concerns bring it to their attention as they will have the best answers for you.
Conclusion Whether breastfeed or bottle feed, everyone that has come before you will tell you that after you feed your baby, you need to burp them – always. It's easy to overfeed them because when they're born, they are naturally prone to suck. Sometimes they can easily overdo it and either throw up or get full of gas – and nobody wants that. To read more information on how to care for your baby, or where you can find breast pumps, bottles, formula or other materials visit your local pharmacy or ExpressMed.com.
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