Is Breast Feeding Still Best For Babies?
If you’re a first time mother you're probably feeling a little overwhelmed about
everything to do with your baby. The only thing you are really certain about is
the fact you want the very best for your new baby, and one of the best things
you can give them is the excellent start in life breast feeding gives them.
Breast milk is made by humans for humans. It is lighter than formulae milk, and
is much easier for baby's to digest. Breast milk also contains all the natural
nutrients a baby needs to give him a healthy start to his life.
Research has also shown that breast milk contains the anti-bodies, which assist
in protecting the baby against all types of infection, and in addition, breast
feeding your baby also reduces the risk of childhood diabetes, leukemia, and
allergic conditions, such as asthma and eczema. A breastfeeding mother
automatically produces specific antibodies to many infections, and as these
antibodies transfer to her breast milk; the baby also receives these antibodies.
There are some studies which questions whether breast fed babies have a higher
level of intelligence, though this is open to debate.
Breast feeding is also considered to be best for mothers too. It's thought to be
the healthiest choice for a new mother to make as there is a reduced chance of
contracting pre-menopausal breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and fractures from
osteoporosis.
Breast feeding is also a very convenient method of feeding your baby. There is
no sterilizing or preparation (Its all on tap). There is also a special type of
bond formed between the mother and her baby.
However if you feel you can't breast feed, or you are unable to do so, it
doesn't make you an unfit mother. If you want to use formula milk that's fine,
you will still love your baby just as much.
Some women have never taken to the idea of breast feeding their baby, or they
feel due to work commitments or other problems it just isn't suitable for them.
There are probably lots of reasons, and at the end of the day, it doesn't really
matter.
Some mothers may start to breastfeed and then finish up using formula, again
this can be due to a variety of reasons, including a loss of confidence,
disappointment or any other host of reasons. Please don't feel guilty about it.
If you do decide to breast feed, there are some purchases you may wish to make
to make it easier for you, these are as follows.
A Nursing bra is a must, your breasts are going to change and enlarge, it's
important you keep them as supported as possible to reduce any sagging later.
These types of bras are also very useful when nursing your baby as they are
discreet and convenient.
Don't forget your breast pads, if you are away from your baby for a while. Your
body may decide to tell you its time they were fed. Your breasts may leak and
cause embarrassing wet marks to your clothing (pads are a must buy)
Nipple shields can be useful especially if your nipples become sore when you are
feeding.
You may also want to invest in a breast pump. Unless you want to spend the next
few months constantly tied to your baby, you are going to need to express some
of your milk. So a breast pump will become a necessity.
I strongly recommend to read The Breastfeeding Secrets. It is easy to
understand, in plain language, and based on all the questions and
doubts mothers are living with.
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